Sony has stated that people who buy digital games do not actually own them, because the same title remains available for purchase by other users through the online store. The company's position, reported by Teknoloji haberleri - LOG, frames digital purchases as licensed access rather than a transfer of ownership.
The statement comes amid ongoing pressure over Sony's push toward digital distribution. According to Teknoloji haberleri - LOG, the company argues that since multiple customers can buy the same game from its online marketplace, no single buyer can claim full ownership of that copy. This reasoning underpins Sony's continued commitment to a digital-first strategy for PlayStation.
The debate is not new. Reports from Merlin'in Kazanı indicate that Sony has not abandoned its digital PlayStation plans despite criticism. Meanwhile, Gamereactor Türkiye notes that the company's move to phase out physical games has drawn backlash, with some content creators shifting their attention to Nintendo's Switch 2 as an alternative platform. A separate report from vietnam.vn says Sony has stopped publishing games on CD format, prompting calls for a boycott among some players.
These developments point to a widening rift between Sony and parts of its audience. The company's legal framing of digital purchases as licenses aligns with industry norms, but the practical consequences—no resale, no trade-in, no permanent personal archive—remain a sore point for consumers who grew up with physical media.
What to watch next: whether Sony's stance on digital ownership faces any regulatory challenge or forces competitors to clarify their own policies on purchased content.
