Sad news for PS3 owners that like to share downloaded content. Game Sharing for PlayStation owners is over. Before, downloaded content from the PlayStation Store could be shared across five devices. While the policy was originally intended to allow flexibility for consumers that owned multiple systems, many gamers exploited it by sharing their passwords.
That policy is changing beginning November 18th, with newly purchased content being restricted to two machines, not five.
The new terms of service will allow users to play PlayStation content on up to 2 activated systems. For example, PS3 games will be available on up to 2 activated PS3 systems; PSP games will be available on up to 2 activated PSP systems. Once the Vita releases, it will also adhere to the same restrictions.
The revised policy will not affect game purchases made before November 18th.
Sony says that it will be providing a new PlayStation Network account management website, allowing users to remotely deactivate PSN accounts via the web–similar to how iTunes works.
Is this fair in your eyes? Will this effect your purchasing now?
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