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[Discussion] PlayStation's Licensing Woes: Sony Deletes User-Purchased Shows


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Sony's Move to Remove Discovery Shows from PlayStation Libraries

Sony has made a significant move that impacts PlayStation users who have purchased digital content, particularly TV shows produced by Discovery. In a report by Kotaku, Sony has announced that due to content licensing issues, numerous Discovery shows, including popular series like "Mythbusters" and "Naked and Afraid," will be removed from PlayStation users' libraries. This decision, irrespective of the users' purchase of the content, underscores the volatile nature of digital media ownership and the limitations imposed by online DRM and licensing agreements.

The Impacted Shows and User Reactions

The list of affected shows is extensive, reflecting Discovery's prolific production of reality TV and documentary-style content. Some of the notable series being removed include "Say Yes to the Dress," "Shark Week," "Cake Boss," and "Long Island Medium." This move has led to distress and frustration among PlayStation users, many of whom are now realizing the impermanent nature of digital ownership. Users have taken to online platforms like Reddit to express their concerns and seek solutions to preserve the content they believed they owned. A full list of shows can be found here: Playstation Video Content (US)

The Evolving Landscape of Digital Content on PlayStation

This incident highlights a broader issue in the digital media landscape, where content purchased online is often subject to the whims of licensing agreements and corporate decisions. Sony's move reflects a trend where content, even if bought, is essentially on loan and subject to removal. This issue isn't new to Sony but is part of an ongoing challenge in the digital content market. With the gradual shift away from physical media, like Blu-ray, and the introduction of new technologies like the PS5 slim with an online DRM check for its detachable disc drive, the stability and permanence of digital content ownership continue to be uncertain. This development poses challenges for consumers who prefer to own their media outright, as the availability and production of physical copies, especially for niche shows, diminish over time.

Feel free to check out our Home Media Servers forum to find out how to actually own your own purchased media.


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