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Once a champion for physical media, Sony is now telling PlayStation customers they don’t actually own the digital video games they paid $70 for

A class action lawsuit filed in June alleges the PlayStation maker did not properly disclose that paying for a downloadable game is different from owning it.

Fortune

The Witcher 4 probably isn't coming to PS5 with a physical disc, CD Projekt Red boss says, but fans will still get something to "open up and enjoy"

The folk at CDPR are "big fans of people having access to tangible collectible things"

GamesRadar

Everything we know about Live TV on PS5

US owners of the PS5 can now watch live television on their console following the launch of ‘Live TV on PS5’. The “free ad-supported experience” enables users to “discover more than 100 live channels and a growing selection of on-demand entertainment”, according to PlayStation’s blog . To access Live TV…

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Sony argues ‘reasonable consumers would not be misled’ into believing they own digital games in class action motion — PlayStation Store ‘buy’ button lawsuit may never reach a courtroom

Sony Interactive Entertainment asked a federal judge to push a proposed class action lawsuit over the PlayStation Store’s “buy” and “purchase” labels out of court and into individual arbitration.

Tom’s Hardware

Here's how Xbox disc-to-digital works in practice (with video): A HUGE game preservation win

Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now live for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings. I made a quick video to demonstrate how it works in practice.

Windows Central

'Halloween: The Game' PS5 Release Canceled in Japan Over CERO Rating—What Does This Mean?

"Halloween: The Game" will not launch on PS5 in Japan after failing to secure a CERO rating, but Xbox and PC versions are still releasing.

Player One

PS5 Is Getting Over 100 Live Free Ad-Supported TV Channels From Sony Pictures Television

Sony is expanding the PS5's streaming options even more with the arrival of free ad-supported television channels.

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After ditching discs, PlayStation continues replicating Xbox's very bad 2013 by going all in on TV

"They've gone full Xbox One"

GamesRadar

Live TV on PS5 launches in the U.S. with 100+ free channels, including sports, movies and anime

U.S. PlayStation 5 users can now dive into a treasure trove of over one hundred free live channels. This new offering brings a rich array of programming, from thrilling sports events to captivating movies and anime. Best of all, fans can watch beloved shows without any extra subscription fees, seamlessly…

The Economic Times

Sony lawyers argue that nobody is stupid enough to believe they actually own digital games, because then only one person could buy GTA 6

PlayStation believes "reasonable consumers would not be misled" by its current disclosures

GamesRadar

PlayStation announces State of Play for this week featuring "an extended look" at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Immediately followed by State of Play Japan, too

GamesRadar

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma leaves the door open for Elder Scrolls VI exclusivity on Xbox — will they actually do it?

Microsoft's gaming chief has a dilemma: should Elder Scrolls VI skip PlayStation 5? She's not saying, for now.

Windows Central

The Nintendo ports of Metal Gear Solid 4 replace the iconic PS3 and PSP in-game consoles with generic variants

Well, and a frog toy.

GamesRadar

13 years after famous Microsoft dunk, ex-PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida says Xbox disc-to-digital feature is "a great move"

Given PlayStation's latest moves, everyone's mind went to the same clip

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Viture, S-Game Phantom Beast collab has to be the dopest 'kungfupunk' XR glasses I've seen

Viture collabs with S-Game, the studio behind Phantom Blade Zero, for the Phantom Beast XR glasses with the sickest design I've ever seen.

Total Film

Days before movies like Terminator 2 are pulled from PlayStation libraries, StudioCanal launches new catalog label to restore classic movies "as they were meant to be seen"

The rollout includes a slew of theatrical re-releases

Windows Central

As Xbox and PlayStation look towards a world beyond physical media, some PC gamers have started making their own discs

As Xbox announces its disc-to-digital program beginning soon, it looks like some PC gamers are going in the opposite direction.

What Hi-Fi?

"It's really a breakthrough in how we think about physical and digital media" – Xbox's latest announcement is a lifeline for physical media and a direct response to Sony's huge Blu-ray disc fumble

Disc to digital, coming to an Xbox near you

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Xbox Officially Reveals Disc-to-Digital Program to Bring Your Physical Games Under One Library

Xbox officially debuts its new disc-to-digital game conversion program, allowing players to build their library.

Windows Central

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma re: PlayStation's disc backlash — "I know players love physical media," but what about next-gen Helix plans?

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently spoke with the BBC about the next-gen Xbox Helix console, but stopped short of confirming a commitment to disc-based games longer term.

GamesRadar

Xbox announces disc-to-digital conversion plan as part of its "commitment to game preservation," and while it's a good idea the red flags have me scared

"As technology, devices, and distribution continue to evolve, preserving access to the games people own matters more than ever"

Windows Central

Xbox's disc-to-digital program goes live for Insiders on Monday — Here's how it works

With support for "thousands" of games from day one, you will soon be able to enjoy digital benefits with physical discs on Xbox, but there's still no word on the ultimate fate for physical Xbox games.

International Business Times UK

PlayStation Players Extend Blackout Indefinitely Over Axed Discs While Risking GTA 6 Launch

PlayStation fans have extended a PS5 blackout indefinitely over Sony's decision to axe physical discs, even as GTA 6 and Marvel's Wolverine edge closer to launch.

GamesRadar

"It's been a difficult time for console hardware," says Unity CEO, but costs will come down and console games will continue to thrive: "We'll see that with GTA"

"I think of the cost pressures as being temporary"

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Backwards compatibility is neat, but I'd grab an original PS1 rather than listening to people saying "just buy a PS2"

You can play PS1 games on your PS2, but here's why it's sometimes better to use Sony's original console rather than rely on backwards compatibility.

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