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[–] ShredderFeeder@shredderfood.net 11 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I wonder why console companies are having such a hard time figuring out fucking write-protected USB drives?

it's almost like they're strategically stupid or something.

[–] ImgurRefugee114@reddthat.com 17 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

That would be too easy to not make more money from. The line must go up. Every used game you sell or trade is a tear rolling down the cheek of a shareholder. Don't make them sad they're just lil birthday boys

[–] nosuchanon@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

That’s basically Nintendo's Switch 2 authorization key. Game is digital download with a mandatory physical key for verification.

Functions the same, one key per registration. You can’t lend a game or resell if the console manufacturer decides the key has been used already.

They are killing the used game market like they have killed the DVD market. Everyone needs a subscription for all media and it can be removed and deleted from your account at any time. See recent Sony removal of 500 movies from people’s libraries.