Unlike a disc, you can't use the code without going through the PlayStation Store. And you likely cannot resell it, either.

You can't buy a non-Sony PlayStation, I guess they'll argue it's similar.

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derektank an hour ago | parent [-]

It does seem like a reasonable middle ground would be something like selling a dongle that provides PIV attestation of ownership, that could be resold and could even be used across platforms. Of course, there’s no incentive for the console manufacturers to offer this.

	▲	llukas 12 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Game cartridges but with TPM inside? What is not to like?
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		That would be kind of impressive if Sony had a "used digital games" marketplace and took a cut of every trade, without sending any to the publisher.