Sony files patent for new tech to stop second hand games

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superchunk said:
Pretty much sucks. I like buying used (and even reselling). I thought the code to get online was fair to charge for when it was resold as there is an actual cost associated with the servers and thus a new user getting the game should chip in. But, stopping all used game sells is just bad.

Those of you ok with this, what if it followed suit in other markets? Cars, clothes, books, etc? Why is it different for books and movies? This simply isn't right in any shape or form. An active used market is good for everyone as it still keeps money pumping through the market as the game was bought new at some point and likely that person (and others) will buy more new games too due to saving money with the used market. I know it works like that for me.

I'm not against used games just the model , there is little separation between used and new and it's sold side by side something rarely seen in other retail outlets  , also in lots of cases the retailers actively push used to the detriment of new such as when I take a new game to the counter  and stand there like a dummy why they check for a used version that i never asked for.