http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
You dine with your games? That's very gallant of you.]]>Feb 18th 2010 4:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/You know the constitution GUARANTEES one the right to resell products they own. This includes the content on physical media... I forsee a lawsuit.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Property]]>Feb 18th 2010 7:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Oh in case you were curious about right to resell purely "digital" content, this has yet to be fully explored. For an example, one has a constitutional right to resell a used CD in a garage sale, why shouldn't this guarantee transfer to mp3s legally purchased? In any event, here is a similar case which could [help] set the precedent:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2008/05/court-smacks-autodesk-affirms-right-to-sell-used-software.ars
]]>Feb 18th 2010 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
Haha! Now complain about the xbox in financial terms!

Go on, I dare ya! ;)]]>Feb 18th 2010 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
I do not have a legal background, but it seems that Sony will not have any problems here.

In this case, the customer who purchases the game is receiving ongoing online service from Sony, which consumes resources. Sony can justify the cost by arguing that most customers may use a product for a certain finite length of time. But if customer 1 sells the product to customer 2, who then sells the service to... up to customer 100, Sony will incur significant cost providing never ending support to all those aftermarket customers.]]>Feb 18th 2010 8:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
We can't. It's broken and we cannot resell it. ]]>Feb 18th 2010 8:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/No. I buy a product. I OWN that product. It is my RIGHT to sell it to you. Period. There is no amount of bull shit you can add, like "providing never ending support" (which by the way wouldn't happen any way- a contract for service is a contract for service, I couldn't extend it by selling it. Or whatever the hell you were trying to say) that would negate this fact. Now once I sell you this product, and you find you cannot use it without paying an additional "ransom" to Sony.... that is illegal.]]>Feb 18th 2010 11:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Okay after re-reading your argument I do understand what you meant. But it is still irrelevant. When Sony sold me this game, the ability to use their online content system was inherent in the terms of sale. I inherit the right to transfer that ability to the next purchaser of the game. If this is an issue for Sony, then they need to charge for their online service. Them losing money to second hand sales does not give them the right to negate the constitution.]]>Feb 18th 2010 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 11:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
What's next? Once you fully register a UMD game, will Sony just lock down the game to just that one PSN account altogether?]]>Feb 19th 2010 1:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Too bad this isn't just Sony either...lots of games are coming with massive DLC downloads and such exclusively with the code in the box. ]]>Feb 19th 2010 8:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
I get your logic, however, whether it's person 1 or 100 the use of the allotted server space for that end-user (i.e. UMD) wouldn't change. If user 1 plays the game online everyday for 5 years, or every day for two then sells it and some one else everyday for the remaining 3 it doesn't change the server support that Sony would have to provide and already charged someone fully for said support. They'd basically keep charging for the same service for the same disc over and over again. That seems criminal to me.]]>Feb 19th 2010 8:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
They can let you transfer the license like regular software? ]]>Feb 19th 2010 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/If when I purchase a game, in its original packaging, I can expect to take that game home, plug it into my system and play online with no additional cost, this is a FEATURE of the game. You cannot strip me of that feature upon resell or transfer of the title. If Sony wants to make this legal they would have to ask every user to puts the game in to pay $5 (or whatever) to access online features, including the original one. Then online access simply wouldn't be part of the terms of sale- I wouldn't EXPECT that ability. A perfect example here would be the required registration of this game on a PSN account, which is perfectly fine because both the original owner and subsequent owners would have that expectation. Finally ask yourself, "What about rentals?". I'm sure they wouldn't actually do this but, would everyone who ponied up $5 for a weekend of play also have to give Sony $20 more? No? Well it fits in with the same argument floating around above, that "unlimited network support would be too costly". Like I said before, the solution is simple, Sony simply needs to charge for their service (that includes a $5, one-time-per game, fee as described above). Until then screw 'em. Don't buy it. ]]>Feb 19th 2010 9:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 19th 2010 10:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
This is an example of why I don't buy anything from them or their studios.]]>Feb 18th 2010 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/It's not just Sony, kids. Microsoft's new XBox virtual arcade killed previous purchases of the same arcade games, and Nintendo won't let you transfer virtual titles to a new Wii. Everybody on here who rants about how much they hate physical media needs to get a clue. You're not going to like that shiny downloadable future as much as you imagine.]]>Feb 18th 2010 4:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
I know.
Sony puts a rootkit on their audio CDs that damage computers.

They release Blu-Ray as an unfinished product because they need to have something to compete with HD-DVD day one.

They are trying to find ways to limit used game sales, video rentals, and streaming of their content.

Their products have really gone down in quality in the last 10 years.

I don't know why anyone buys their products.
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And looks like it turned out well for them, LOL!]]>Feb 18th 2010 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
Years ago and I haven't forgiven them for it yet. The same people are still in charge.

You suddenly trust them?

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Did you read the article?

If you buy the game brand new, the code will be inside. How that's paying more? You have to pay $20 if you pirate or bought the game used.]]>Feb 18th 2010 6:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 7:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
fact is there are PLENTY of pirated movies on the internet that are in the $5 bin at walmart....pirates are pirates because they want to pay NOTHING....not pay LESS]]>Feb 18th 2010 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
The thing is, its often easier to torrent something than to rip/convert the DVD, and alot of people are just looking for portable content. ]]>Feb 18th 2010 5:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
Er...I know I would buy more stuff if it were cheaper. For example, more and more games are forgoing a playable demo, in the hopes that you'll shell out $50-60 for their game before you know if it's something you'll be interested in. I thought that I might want to play Dragon Age:Origins, but they didn't make a demo, so I tested it through...other channels. After a brief tryout period, I found that I didn't like it at all, and I was glad I didn't waste $50 to find that out. If the game was priced at $20, I would have just bought it. ]]>Feb 18th 2010 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 6:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 19th 2010 3:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice?]]>Feb 18th 2010 5:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
When someone buys something, it should be theirs. The original manufacturer should not make money off of a second sale.

Soon Sony will be leasing the games and not selling them...]]>Feb 18th 2010 4:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
The days of Gamespot are already numbered due to digital distribution. This BS anti-piracy stuff just speeds their demise.]]>Feb 18th 2010 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 18th 2010 4:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/
sure its not as many people as the DS....but the DS goes after soccer moms and little girls...]]>Feb 18th 2010 4:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/sony-tries-out-new-anti-piracy-measure-with-psp-game-hits-used/Feb 19th 2010 11:29AM