Engadget
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will end the sale and rental of video content such as movies on the PlaySttation Store on August 31st. The reason is “a situation where a large number of users are using a flat-rate or streaming video service with advertisements on PlayStation” and “according to changes in the needs of users”.
Considering that the distribution of movie works is now dominated by flat-rate video streaming services, and services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, and DAZN are also available on PS5 and PS4. , The need to sell or rent movie titles is not that high.
Works that you have already purchased can continue to be viewed on PS5, PS4, and mobile devices even after the service ends, so even if you have purchased a lot of movies so far, your proud movie collection will not disappear. Rest assured.
Of course, it’s unlikely that users will be primarily motivated to buy the PS5 by selling movies, so this SIE decision shouldn’t cause a user outflow to its rival Xbox Seies X / S. However, the end of service may be a pain for users who have purchased a large number of movies so far.
Source：PlayStation Blog
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