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	Sony has a long history of banning gaming consoles hardware from accessing PlayStation Network online services for "violation of terms of service".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2021 \|title=Sony suffers new defeat in the Court of SP after banning PS5 permanently (Portuguese) \|url=https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|website=tecnoblog.net \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103415/https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2025-09-03 \|title=Suspensions on PlayStation \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|website=Sony playstation official site \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260108195144/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|archive-date=8 Jan 2026}}</ref> This practice is in place since PS Vita<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Need Advice About A Banned Vita \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609174656/https://old.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref>. (Might be in place since PS3, but this is unconfirmed - also in these days digital purchases was not a big deal)		Sony has a long history of banning gaming consoles hardware from accessing PlayStation Network online services for "violation of terms of service".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2021 \|title=Sony suffers new defeat in the Court of SP after banning PS5 permanently (Portuguese) \|url=https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|website=tecnoblog.net \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103415/https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2025-09-03 \|title=Suspensions on PlayStation \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|website=Sony playstation official site \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260108195144/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|archive-date=8 Jan 2026}}</ref> This practice is in place since PS Vita<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Need Advice About A Banned Vita \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609174656/https://old.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref>. (Might be in place since PS3, but this is unconfirmed - also in these days digital purchases was not a big deal)

	This type of ban is permanent and Sony does not allow to be lifted<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024 \|title=Can You Fix a PS5 Console Ban? \|url=https://expertbeacon.com/can-you-fix-a-ps5-console-ban/ \|website=expertbeacon.com}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Ps4 has been permanently banned by Sony. Previous owner had unpaid bills. \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609024059/https://old.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref> - as Sony states on their official site<ref name=":1" />.		This type of ban is permanent and Sony does not allow to be lifted<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024 \|title=Can You Fix a PS5 Console Ban? \|url=https://expertbeacon.com/can-you-fix-a-ps5-console-ban/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/OXjOP \|archive-date=7 Apr 2026 \|website=expertbeacon.com}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Ps4 has been permanently banned by Sony. Previous owner had unpaid bills. \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609024059/https://old.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref> - as Sony states on their official site<ref name=":1" />.

	If it happens, users have a banned console (which can be bought as second hand<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Jul 18, 2016 \|title=Sony Permanently Banning PS4 Console \|url=https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|website=neogaf.com forum \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103414/https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":3" />), that cannot access digitally purchased content. Which is confirmed on Sony's official site:<blockquote>With this suspension, you will be unable to use your console to access any account, play games or game modes requiring online access, or access content purchased from the PlayStation Store. <ref name=":1" /></blockquote>		If it happens, users have a banned console (which can be bought as second hand<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Jul 18, 2016 \|title=Sony Permanently Banning PS4 Console \|url=https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|website=neogaf.com forum \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103414/https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":3" />), that cannot access digitally purchased content. Which is confirmed on Sony's official site:<blockquote>With this suspension, you will be unable to use your console to access any account, play games or game modes requiring online access, or access content purchased from the PlayStation Store. <ref name=":1" /></blockquote>

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Sony has a long history of banning gaming consoles hardware from accessing PlayStation Network online services for "violation of terms of service".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2021 \|title=Sony suffers new defeat in the Court of SP after banning PS5 permanently (Portuguese) \|url=https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|website=tecnoblog.net}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2025-09-03 \|title=Suspensions on PlayStation \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|website=Sony playstation official site}}</ref> This practice is in place since PS Vita<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Need Advice About A Banned Vita \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|website=Reddit}}</ref>. (Might be in place since PS3, but this is unconfirmed - also in these days digital purchases was not a big deal)		Sony has a long history of banning gaming consoles hardware from accessing PlayStation Network online services for "violation of terms of service".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2021 \|title=Sony suffers new defeat in the Court of SP after banning PS5 permanently (Portuguese) \|url=https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|website=tecnoblog.net \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103415/https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2025-09-03 \|title=Suspensions on PlayStation \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|website=Sony playstation official site \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260108195144/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|archive-date=8 Jan 2026}}</ref> This practice is in place since PS Vita<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Need Advice About A Banned Vita \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609174656/https://old.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref>. (Might be in place since PS3, but this is unconfirmed - also in these days digital purchases was not a big deal)

	This type of ban is permanent and Sony does not allow to be lifted<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024 \|title=Can You Fix a PS5 Console Ban? \|url=https://expertbeacon.com/can-you-fix-a-ps5-console-ban/ \|website=expertbeacon.com}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Ps4 has been permanently banned by Sony. Previous owner had unpaid bills. \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|website=Reddit}}</ref> - as Sony states on their official site<ref name=":1" />.		This type of ban is permanent and Sony does not allow to be lifted<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024 \|title=Can You Fix a PS5 Console Ban? \|url=https://expertbeacon.com/can-you-fix-a-ps5-console-ban/ \|website=expertbeacon.com}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Ps4 has been permanently banned by Sony. Previous owner had unpaid bills. \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609024059/https://old.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref> - as Sony states on their official site<ref name=":1" />.

	If it happens, users have a banned console (which can be bought as second hand<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Jul 18, 2016 \|title=Sony Permanently Banning PS4 Console \|url=https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|website=neogaf.com forum}}</ref><ref name=":3" />), that cannot access digitally purchased content. Which is confirmed on Sony's official site:<blockquote>With this suspension, you will be unable to use your console to access any account, play games or game modes requiring online access, or access content purchased from the PlayStation Store. <ref name=":1" /></blockquote>		If it happens, users have a banned console (which can be bought as second hand<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Jul 18, 2016 \|title=Sony Permanently Banning PS4 Console \|url=https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|website=neogaf.com forum \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103414/https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":3" />), that cannot access digitally purchased content. Which is confirmed on Sony's official site:<blockquote>With this suspension, you will be unable to use your console to access any account, play games or game modes requiring online access, or access content purchased from the PlayStation Store. <ref name=":1" /></blockquote>

	==Hardware-level Network Bans==		==Hardware-level Network Bans==
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	Console level bans render Digital Edition PlayStation 5s effectively unusable, since PlayStation Network access is required to download and install games on these consoles. PlayStation 5s with disk drives are still capable of reading games from a disk when banned on a console level, but upgrading eligible PlayStation 4 games to PlayStation 5 digital versions requires PlayStation Network access.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How to upgrade an eligible PS4 game to the digital PS5 version \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/upgrade-ps4-game-to-ps5-version/}}</ref>		Console level bans render Digital Edition PlayStation 5s effectively unusable, since PlayStation Network access is required to download and install games on these consoles. PlayStation 5s with disk drives are still capable of reading games from a disk when banned on a console level, but upgrading eligible PlayStation 4 games to PlayStation 5 digital versions requires PlayStation Network access.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How to upgrade an eligible PS4 game to the digital PS5 version \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/upgrade-ps4-game-to-ps5-version/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260211031057/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/upgrade-ps4-game-to-ps5-version/ \|archive-date=11 Feb 2026}}</ref>


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	==Lawsuit==		==Lawsuit==
	In some states, Sony has already lost court cases and were forced to unban some consoles.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-05-05 \|title=Sony Suffers Defeat in Brazilian Court Over Banned PS5 Consoles \|url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2021/05/05/ps5-ban-brazil-ruling/ \|website=playstationlifestyle.net}}</ref>		In some states, Sony has already lost court cases and were forced to unban some consoles.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-05-05 \|title=Sony Suffers Defeat in Brazilian Court Over Banned PS5 Consoles \|url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2021/05/05/ps5-ban-brazil-ruling/ \|website=playstationlifestyle.net \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103414/https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2021/05/05/ps5-ban-brazil-ruling/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref>

	Despite these lost cases, Sony still uses this practice.		Despite these lost cases, Sony still uses this practice.

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	}}[[Sony]] is [[PlayStation]] consoles from accessing online services on hardware level permanently for "violation of terms of service". This results in console hardware being unable to access software digitally purchased by customers. This also creates the risk of someone buying a used console which is permanently banned from accessing online services.		}}[[Sony]] is banning [[PlayStation]] consoles from accessing online services on hardware level permanently for "violation of terms of service". This results in console hardware being unable to access software digitally purchased by customers. This also creates the risk of someone buying a used console which is permanently banned from accessing online services.

	==Background==		==Background==

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	}}[[Sony]] is ~~banning gaming~~ consoles from accessing online services on hardware level permanently for "violation of terms of service". This results in console hardware being unable to access software digitally purchased by customers. This also creates the risk of someone buying a used console which is permanently banned from accessing online services.		}}[[Sony]] is [[PlayStation]] consoles from accessing online services on hardware level permanently for "violation of terms of service". This results in console hardware being unable to access software digitally purchased by customers. This also creates the risk of someone buying a used console which is permanently banned from accessing online services.

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	== Related articles ==		==Related articles==
	Incidents:		Incidents:

	* [[Nintendo Switch bans]]		*[[Nintendo Switch bans]]

	Game companies:		Game companies:

	* [[Sony]]		*[[Sony]]
	* [[Nintendo]]		*[[Nintendo]]
	* [[Microsoft]]		*[[Microsoft]]
	** [[Xbox]]		**[[Xbox]]

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:PlayStation]]		[[Category:PlayStation]]

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Hardware-level Network Bans

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	Console level bans render Digital Edition PlayStation 5s effectively unusable, since PlayStation Network access is required to download and install games on these consoles. PlayStation 5s with disk drives are still capable of reading games from a disk when banned on a console level, but upgrading eligible PlayStation 4 games to PlayStation 5 digital versions requires PlayStation Network access.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How to upgrade an eligible PS4 game to the digital PS5 version \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/upgrade-ps4-game-to-ps5-version/}}</ref>		Console level bans render Digital Edition PlayStation 5s effectively unusable, since PlayStation Network access is required to download and install games on these consoles. PlayStation 5s with disk drives are still capable of reading games from a disk when banned on a console level, but upgrading eligible PlayStation 4 games to PlayStation 5 digital versions requires PlayStation Network access.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How to upgrade an eligible PS4 game to the digital PS5 version \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/upgrade-ps4-game-to-ps5-version/}}</ref>



	Additionally, Sony offers no recourse to users who buy a suspended used console:<blockquote>		Additionally, Sony offers no recourse to users who buy a suspended used console:<blockquote>
	=== Can a second-hand PlayStation console suspension be lifted? ===		===Can a second-hand PlayStation console suspension be lifted?===
	No. If you have purchased a suspended PlayStation console, please contact the seller for help.<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>		No. If you have purchased a suspended PlayStation console, please contact the seller for help.<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>

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	Sony's refusal to support users who buy a suspended used console disincentivizes purchasing used consoles out of concern that ~~they~~ may end up with an unusable console. Thus, users are more likely to buy new, from which Sony profits, and the banned used consoles are likely to become e-waste.		Sony's refusal to support users who buy a suspended used console disincentivizes purchasing used consoles out of concern that the buyer may end up with an unusable console. Thus, users are more likely to buy new, from which Sony profits, and the banned used consoles are likely to become e-waste.

	==Lawsuit==		==Lawsuit==

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 If it happens, users have a banned console (which can be bought as second hand<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=Jul 18, 2016 |title=Sony Permanently Banning PS4 Console |url=https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ |website=neogaf.com forum}}</ref><ref name=":3" />), that cannot access digitally purchased content. Which is confirmed on Sony's official site:<blockquote>With this suspension, you will be unable to use your console to access any account, play games or game modes requiring online access, or access content purchased from the PlayStation Store. <ref name=":1" /></blockquote>
-==Sony is banning gaming consoles on hardware level from accessing online services==
+==Hardware-level Network Bans==
-Sony is banning gaming consoles on hardware level from accessing PlayStation Network online services for "violation of terms of service". Which is kinda vague and sometimes unknown why the ban was obtained. This type of ban makes consoles since PS Vita and newer consoles (where all "purchases" are somewhat digital) just useless piece of junk.
+Sony issues three different types of bans for PlayStation Network users. These types are:<blockquote>'''<big>Account Suspension:</big>'''
-It also creates problem on second hand consoles market.
+With this suspension, you won't be able to sign into your account and access any PlayStation features, including online multiplayer, PlayStation Store, and other features. That means you will not be able to use some products and services, even ones you paid for.
-===Sony's response===
+An account suspension can be either temporary or permanent.
 ==Lawsuit==
 In some states, Sony has already lost court cases and were forced to unban some consoles.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-05 |title=Sony Suffers Defeat in Brazilian Court Over Banned PS5 Consoles |url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2021/05/05/ps5-ban-brazil-ruling/ |website=playstationlifestyle.net}}</ref>

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	}}Sony is banning gaming consoles from accessing online services on hardware level permanently for "violation of terms of service". This results in console hardware being unable to access software digitally purchased by customers. This also creates the risk of someone buying a used console which is permanently banned from accessing online services.		}}[[Sony]] is banning gaming consoles from accessing online services on hardware level permanently for "violation of terms of service". This results in console hardware being unable to access software digitally purchased by customers. This also creates the risk of someone buying a used console which is permanently banned from accessing online services.

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	[[Category:~~Sony~~]]

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	Sony has a long history of banning gaming consoles hardware from accessing PlayStation Network online services for "violation of terms of service".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2021 \|title=Sony suffers new defeat in the Court of SP after banning PS5 permanently (Portuguese) \|url=https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|website=tecnoblog.net \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103415/https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2025-09-03 \|title=Suspensions on PlayStation \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|website=Sony playstation official site \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260108195144/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|archive-date=8 Jan 2026}}</ref> This practice is in place since PS Vita<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Need Advice About A Banned Vita \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609174656/https://old.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref>. (Might be in place since PS3, but this is unconfirmed - also in these days digital purchases was not a big deal)		Sony has a long history of banning gaming consoles hardware from accessing PlayStation Network online services for "violation of terms of service".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=2021 \|title=Sony suffers new defeat in the Court of SP after banning PS5 permanently (Portuguese) \|url=https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|website=tecnoblog.net \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103415/https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/sony-sofre-derrota-na-justica-de-sp-apos-banir-ps5-de-forma-permanente/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2025-09-03 \|title=Suspensions on PlayStation \|url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|website=Sony playstation official site \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260108195144/https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/account/suspensions-psn/ \|archive-date=8 Jan 2026}}</ref> This practice is in place since PS Vita<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Need Advice About A Banned Vita \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609174656/https://old.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/hiu3ak/need_advice_about_a_banned_vita_not_your_typical/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref>. (Might be in place since PS3, but this is unconfirmed - also in these days digital purchases was not a big deal)

	This type of ban is permanent and Sony does not allow to be lifted<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024 \|title=Can You Fix a PS5 Console Ban? \|url=https://expertbeacon.com/can-you-fix-a-ps5-console-ban/ \|website=expertbeacon.com}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Ps4 has been permanently banned by Sony. Previous owner had unpaid bills. \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609024059/https://old.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref> - as Sony states on their official site<ref name=":1" />.		This type of ban is permanent and Sony does not allow to be lifted<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024 \|title=Can You Fix a PS5 Console Ban? \|url=https://expertbeacon.com/can-you-fix-a-ps5-console-ban/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/OXjOP \|archive-date=7 Apr 2026 \|website=expertbeacon.com}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|date=2020 \|title=Ps4 has been permanently banned by Sony. Previous owner had unpaid bills. \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|website=Reddit \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230609024059/https://old.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ewpd6p/ps4_has_been_permanently_banned_by_sony_previous/ \|archive-date=9 Jun 2023}}</ref> - as Sony states on their official site<ref name=":1" />.

	If it happens, users have a banned console (which can be bought as second hand<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Jul 18, 2016 \|title=Sony Permanently Banning PS4 Console \|url=https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|website=neogaf.com forum \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103414/https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":3" />), that cannot access digitally purchased content. Which is confirmed on Sony's official site:<blockquote>With this suspension, you will be unable to use your console to access any account, play games or game modes requiring online access, or access content purchased from the PlayStation Store. <ref name=":1" /></blockquote>		If it happens, users have a banned console (which can be bought as second hand<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Jul 18, 2016 \|title=Sony Permanently Banning PS4 Console \|url=https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|website=neogaf.com forum \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004103414/https://www.neogaf.com/threads/sony-permanently-banning-ps4-console.1248162/ \|archive-date=4 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref name=":3" />), that cannot access digitally purchased content. Which is confirmed on Sony's official site:<blockquote>With this suspension, you will be unable to use your console to access any account, play games or game modes requiring online access, or access content purchased from the PlayStation Store. <ref name=":1" /></blockquote>

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			== Related articles ==
			Incidents:

			* [[Nintendo Switch bans]]

			Game companies:

			* [[Sony]]
			* [[Nintendo]]
			* [[Microsoft]]
			** [[Xbox]]

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:PlayStation]]		[[Category:PlayStation]]