Sony's Digital Game Ownership Clarification
Sony clarifies that PlayStation users do not own digital games, emphasizing the company's control over digital content distribution.
August 2026
Sony clarifies digital game ownership via EULA terms
Sony reminded PlayStation users that digital games are licensed, not sold. The End User License Agreement (EULA) grants a limited, non-exclusive license for private, non-commercial use.
Source ↗Sony Reminds PS Users Digital Games Are Licensed, Not Sold
Sony issued a clarification regarding its End User License Agreement (EULA) for digital software. The EULA states that the software is licensed to the user, not sold, granting a limited, non-exclusive license for private use.
Source ↗Sony EULA Defines Digital Game Usage as a License
Sony's End User License Agreement (EULA) states that software is licensed to the user, not sold. This grants the user a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for private, non-commercial use.
Source ↗Sony Reminds PS Users of Digital Game Licensing Terms
Sony communicated to PlayStation users that digital software is licensed rather than sold. The terms grant users a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license for private use.
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