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Sony May Try To Stop PS3 Game Resales

Next Generation reports on Sony's hopes that it will be able to prevent the resale of PS3 games. The article argues that it is unlikely they'll succeed in this goal. From the article: "One expert in retail law told Next-Gen.Biz, 'Sony can theoretically sell a license to play the game, but the user would have to acknowledge acceptance of the license. You've seen this when you install software on a PC. I'm not sure that the license agreement is enforceable if the licensee doesn't agree to it. Also, even if the agreement is enforceable, it's hard to preclude subsequent sale of the disc. The consumer could theoretically agree that he doesn't own the right to transfer his license, but why couldn't he sell the medium that held the license (the disc)? Sony can't enforce the agreement against a third party, as it lacks privity with the third party.'"

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  1. Re:I lost count by Yahweh+Doesn't+Exist · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    er, no, get a clue. HE was the one suggesting people grow up. I was telling him to take his own advice but reserved all rights to not do the same. so screw you muhahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

  2. Re:I lost count by freedom_india · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    precidents

    It's precedents.

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