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You Don't Own Your PlayStation Games Anymore

July 26, 2026·3K views·336 likes·129 comments
Sony is ending physical disc production for all new PlayStation games in January 2028 — and the legal reason why starts with an 89-cent book in 1908. Your favorite copyright attorney explains the first sale doctrine, why "licensed, not sold" erases your right to resell digital games, and how Sony designed the concept of ownership out of the PS5. 00:00 - THE DRIVE THAT PHONES HOME 02:30 - A $1 BOOK FOR $0.89 05:41 - THE MATH 09:01 - THE MAGIC WORDS 13:17 - REPO MAN 15:53 - THE COUNTERATTACK 19:17 - THE NOTICE WINS 21:31 - PostcardsToCongress.org 21:53 - Please Support Lawful Masses