The story comes via ars technica, So Sony's rental system is nothing new. It's just the same as Apples and pay per view like on cable or satellite. You rent it, then have 24 hours to to get through the movie or show. Though if you want to buy it that's a different story.
Right now it's not clear if this is Sony's doing or all the studios doing but, once you buy a movie that's it for the most part. You wont be able to get rid of it off your hard-drive and bring it back like on Steam. Though if you talk to the customer support you will be able to get a code that will let you re-download one more time. That will be it, like the article stated what happens when the Ps4 comes out? do you really want to have to rip out that 40, 60 or 60 gig drive out because you would still like to own the movies?
It's odd how "buying" sounds a lot like renting. The question is with enough of a outcry will Sony change their ways or is this a pricey lesson to all of us about trusting Sony's movie service?
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If nothing more it's a great reason to stay the eff away from any offers from Sony of digital content.
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