Do You Own Your Digital PlayStation Games or Just License Them?

Learn whether buying digital PlayStation games means ownership or just licensing rights from Sony’s PlayStation Store.

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Digital PlayStation games that you purchase are licensed to you, not owned outright. This means you can download and play them, but PlayStation retains control over the game's distribution and availability.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Do I truly own digital games purchased on PlayStation? No, purchasing digital PlayStation games grants you a license to play them, but Sony retains ownership and control over the game's distribution.
  2. Can I resell or transfer digital PlayStation games I bought? Generally, digital PlayStation games cannot be resold or transferred because you only have a license, not full ownership.
  3. What happens if a digital PlayStation game is removed from the store? If a game is removed, you can usually still play it if downloaded, but you might lose the ability to redownload it or purchase it again.
  4. Are physical PlayStation games owned outright? Yes, physical copies are owned by you and can be resold or shared, unlike digital licenses.

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