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Subject: Sony Files Anti Used Games Patent

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It's been rumored for quite some time now that Sony has been working on a piece of technology for its next-generation console that would digitally tag a used game and immediately render it unplayable on the user's console. SCEA CEO Jack Tretton has gone on record denying these rumors but it seems Sony could be developing this technology after all.

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Patent

Wow. Just wow. I know that this doesn't necessarily mean that it's coming for the PS4, but I'm certainly not touching it if it does. In the eyes of someone who buys a lot of used games this is a terrible idea, but I can see Sony's desire for profit in it.

  • 01.04.2013 8:52 PM PDT
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So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.

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I knew this awhile ago.

  • 01.04.2013 8:53 PM PDT

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  • 01.04.2013 8:53 PM PDT

If this is on the PS4 I will absolutely not be buying it.

  • 01.04.2013 8:53 PM PDT

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Age: 19
Species: Sangheili
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 240 Lbs.
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It doesn't bother me one bit, I sold my PS3, not expecting to buy the PS4.

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  • 01.04.2013 8:54 PM PDT
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  • 01.04.2013 8:54 PM PDT

ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY CHROME.

If it's true, Sony just single handedly killed themselves off right here and now. They BEST be coming up with something damn good or they are -blam!-.

  • 01.04.2013 8:54 PM PDT

In a twist of beliefs not seen since The Sixth Sense, Sony patent on anti-used-game technology prevents competitors from implementing a similar system.

  • 01.04.2013 8:58 PM PDT

Ad Infinitum


Posted by: SPLEEEEENS
If this is on the PS4 I will absolutely not be buying it.

  • 01.04.2013 8:59 PM PDT

I don't see you doing anything to help our country.
Except sitting at home, naked, eating twinkies, rubbing your hands together going "Heh. Target Destroyed. Mission Accomplished." Oh wait. that's not helping.


Posted by: CostlyAxis
In a twist of beliefs not seen since The Sixth Sense, Sony patent on anti-used-game technology prevents competitors from implementing a similar system.

  • 01.04.2013 9:03 PM PDT

Posted by: TrussingDoor
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You know what's even worse?

When the boy you like has a girlfriend.
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Posted by: CostlyAxis
In a twist of beliefs not seen since The Sixth Sense, Sony patent on anti-used-game technology prevents competitors from implementing a similar system.
What if they developed the technology first with no intention to use it in order to save us from the other corporations?

  • 01.04.2013 9:08 PM PDT

I wonder how many patents are owned by companies that are never used.

  • 01.04.2013 9:15 PM PDT