Sony Deletes 551 Movies PlayStation Owners Paid For
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- #Licensing Agreements
- #Digital Ownership
- #Consumer Rights
- Sony will remove 551 StudioCanal movies and TV shows from PlayStation Store libraries on September 1 without offering refunds.
- The removal is due to expired or changed content licensing agreements, leaving customers who purchased the titles unable to access them.
- Sony's notice states the content will be removed from users' video libraries without apology, despite previous 'buy' transactions.
- The issue highlights the lack of true ownership in digital purchases, where access can be revoked based on licensing deals.
- Similarly, GTA 6's physical edition will contain only a download code, eliminating resale, lending, and offline installation options.
- This trend centralizes control with companies, eroding traditional ownership rights and making digital purchases more restrictive.