Sony Crushes UK PS2 Mod Chip Developers

SukebePanda! writes "UK mod chip developer Channel Techonology finally had their day in court with Sony, and lost big time. This judgement could have far reaching implications, with the judge implying that even playing original imports was illegal. This also wipes out any chances of seeing home brewed software on the Playstation 2 anytime soon, as well. "

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What I don't understand

[Anonymous Coward]

If I buy a PS2 game (or CD, DVD, whatever), and it is illegal for me to make a backup copy, shouldn't I be allowed to get the disc replaced for free if/when it becomes scratched to the point of being unusable?

After all, if I buy a license for a piece of software, I retain the rights use that software for an unlimited amount of time.

Sony vs. Sony

[Kjella]

So why would you buy it in Japan? Because the game is:

A) Not availible at all in America

B) It won't be availible in America for ages, but you're willing to pay for the privilidge of playing it early.

C) You happened to *be* in Japan when buying it (I got a bunch of DVDs I can't play on any Region 1 DVD player if I decide to go a year to America.

D) The local version is a cripple (As was/is often the case with DVDs, with bad format (two sides), no extras etc.)

E) Artifical pricing - actually very rare case to make up for shipping and customs, trouble with returns/replacements and so on.

A) - No loss whatsoever
B) - They could sell it to you for a premium, they just don't.
C) - Pisses off those it concerns, for no return, I still won't buy them twice.
D) - Pure incompetence, we need competitive protection from our other divisions.
E) - Wow they might actually lose some money.

Kjella