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Sony makes bold claim about game ownership

Sony argues that “Buy now” buttons on its sites falsely suggest ownership because games are licensed, not sold, a claim the author calls nonsensical; they contend software cannot be sold as a singular item, yet the author points out that copies can be reproduced indefinitely. The piece notes that existing laws rarely require vendors to maintain service or refund value when licensed games become unplayable, leaving consumers without protection.