Sony Is Treating Gamers Like Complete Idiots

Sony says “reasonable consumers” understand that buying a digital PlayStation game does NOT mean they actually own it. So why does the PlayStation Store still say BUY NOW and CONFIRM PURCHASE? Sony is facing a class-action lawsuit over digital game ownership and the language used on the PlayStation Store. In court, Sony argues that digital PlayStation games are licensed rather than sold — and that consumers should reasonably understand the difference. That argument comes at the worst possible time. PlayStation is already facing major backlash over the future of physical games, an increasingly digital PS6 ecosystem, game preservation, digital licenses, PlayStation Plus, and what consumers actually own after spending $70 or $80 on a game. If Sony wants gamers to rely more heavily on the PlayStation Store, then consumers deserve CLEAR answers about what happens to their digital libraries. Can your games be taken away? What happens when a game is delisted? What happens if licensing agreements expire? What rights do you actually have after clicking BUY? And if digital games aren't ownership, why shouldn't physical games remain an option? We also discuss Sony's new customer anti-harassment policy, the separate $7.85 million PlayStation antitrust settlement, Sony's growing focus on recurring digital revenue, and Xbox's new Disc-to-Digital program that attempts to combine physical ownership with digital convenience. I'm done pretending this is just the unavoidable future of gaming. Digital games are convenient. I buy digital games. The issue is CHOICE. Physical and digital games should be able to coexist, and gamers should know exactly what they're paying for before handing these companies their money. If Sony believes “reasonable consumers” understand what BUY really means, then this reasonable consumer understands something too: My wallet is closed. 👍 LIKE if you believe gamers deserve stronger ownership rights. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more gaming news, PlayStation news, Xbox news, consumer advocacy, physical media coverage and honest gaming industry commentary. We are closing in on 100,000 subscribers. If you're tired of watching gaming companies take more control while consumers get fewer choices, join us. #PlayStation #Sony #GamingNews Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: [email protected] ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtJQVO9QcAA