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Report Questions Sony's Digital 'Buy Now' Language as Ownership Debate Grows

Published Jul 18, 2026Updated Jul 18, 2026

By People's Justice

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A report from PCMag highlighted concerns about Sony's digital game sales practices, noting that PlayStation Store 'Buy Now' buttons may mislead consumers into believing they own games outright when they may only hold a license. The piece pointed to Sony's handling of Stellar Blade as an example of how the line between ownership and licensing is becoming harder for consumers to identify as physical media declines.

Event date: Jul 17, 2026

Source: uk.pcmag.com

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