The PlayStation community has pointed to a rule in Sony's Terms of Service in some regions that allows the company to delete a user account simply for inactivity. July has been a chaotic month for the Japanese company so far. It started by announcing that PlayStation consoles will no longer receive new physical discs beginning in January 2028. Now, Sony is under fire for trying to retain full control over consumers' digital libraries through what some are now calling an "unconscionable contract."
Many believe the gaming industry is moving toward a no-ownership model, allowing major companies like Sony to essentially "rent" games under the guise of "selling" them. People's right to own the products they have paid for seems to be at risk, and some hope future legislation will stop such policies before it's too late. That said, a newly resurfaced section of Sony's Terms of Service has convinced many that no one will truly own what they purchase.
Amid Sony's decision to discontinue physical video game disc releases in 2028, interest in the PS5 disc drive appears to have peaked.
Fans have noticed a controversial policy in Sony's Terms of Service in some regions, including the United...
