Sony recently argued in court that "reasonable consumers" already understand they don't truly own the digital games they purchase, prompting the Consumer Rights wiki to compile a list of more than 30 instances where Sony's own website tells customers the opposite. The move comes amid a class action lawsuit accusing Sony of failing to make clear that PlayStation Store purchases are merely revocable licences rather than permanent ownership, meaning access to games, DLC or cosmetics can be withdrawn at any time. The dispute matters because it tests how digital storefronts communicate ownership terms to consumers, and whether burying disclaimers in terms of service is legally sufficient.

The wiki's "non-exhaustive table" cites examples such as PlayStation's own help pages referring to players who "own" a game, including a recent case in Marvel's Wolverine's FAQ mentioning "Standard Edition owners". The lawsuit claims Sony breached a California law making it unlawful to advertise digital goods using terms like "buy" or "purchase" if these would lead a reasonable person to believe they were gaining unrestricted ownership, though sellers can avoid liability by clearly disclosing licence terms. The case remains ongoing, with its outcome still to be determined.