Sony Interactive Entertainment America president Shawn Layden addressed the issue of copying during their Playstation 4 Pro launch event on Tuesday. “What does copying add on mean?” he asked rhetorically. “It means you can share your game with a friend, or you can sell it to a friend.” Layden’s comments come after reports surfaced that some PS4 Pro owners are using software to duplicate games and share them with friends. Sony has not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter. Copying games is not against the terms of service for Playstation 4, but it is against Sony’s policy of allowing users to share games online. Sharing games online is considered a form of piracy, and can lead to account suspensions or even legal action from Sony. Some gamers argue that copying games does not constitute piracy because it does not involve the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. Others say that sharing games without giving others the option to purchase them is unfair and takes away from the experience of other players who have paid for the game. ..
