I remember that old patent that isn't the first of its kind that has never been used.... which the Gamestops claims pretty much dismiss

Gamefly offers PC game rentals, right? Hopefully they'll be able to manage something similar with M$(and Sony?). Perhaps they'll get their own specialized "rental" discs?

PS4 isn't getting a free pass if they do a lot of the stuff rumored/confirmed for X1.

If it does it too, it will receive its due.
If used games it permit, the console is legit.

EDIT: I actually am thinking Sony might have a used game policy. Since they claim the PS4 doesn't need the internet they can't do it like MS supposedly is. Instead they might have the PS4 disks be rewritable and allow for the PS4 to imprint a code to lock it to the console. Not only would this allow for the ability to install on the harddrive without disk playback, but also allow for the game to be unlocked by paying a fee. It is similar to online passes, but for the whole of the game content. So say for $10 someone could unlock a game they are buying from a friend or used game store. Sure they'd need internet to unlock it, unless stores can unlock them similar to how they will be unlocking X1 games. For what this theory suggests for physical copies, it is very similar to X1, except it doesn't require internet which is an issue with X1.

Honestly, I hope they just keep things the same this gen. People are upset by online passes, but that is way more fair than any of this. Online passes target games that can take up server bandwidth and leaves single player alone. The PS4 will have everygame digital day one, just like the Vita, and Vita has seen a very promising 15-30% digital purchase rate compared to the typical 5-10% on PS3. One reason I like Sony this gen is that they have taken the approach of providing attractive optional services instead of enforcing everyone down a path. Letting consumers decide on paying for a subscription service and providing both physical and digital options, lets hope they stick with that philosophy.