“litigation” is not really how we usually talk about consumer’s rights in Europe though. As the article clearly states:
the legal framework in Europe is much more protective of users. The corresponding laws understand that disabling a device for unauthorized access to software is an excessive and illegal measure.
It’s the same with my American friends who does not understand that we have house loans, not mortgage. They still call it mortgage, but that’s a completely different setup altogether!
That’s … not how it works. If they did brick the consoles Europeans own they’d likely be breaking EU wide laws, which at the end would end up with the highest court in Europe - the EUCJ.
There’s nothing arbitrarily about this. Our consumer protection laws are quite strong.
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Nah, they can, but likely won’t risk it w/European owners’ “rights.”
Change the headline a little bit.
“litigation” is not really how we usually talk about consumer’s rights in Europe though. As the article clearly states:
It’s the same with my American friends who does not understand that we have house loans, not mortgage. They still call it mortgage, but that’s a completely different setup altogether!
Interesting, I’ve never heard about that… What is the difference?
Edited, and quoted, because I can see European states arbitrarily litigate rights.
That’s … not how it works. If they did brick the consoles Europeans own they’d likely be breaking EU wide laws, which at the end would end up with the highest court in Europe - the EUCJ.
There’s nothing arbitrarily about this. Our consumer protection laws are quite strong.
I believe Nintendo has been rewarded enough lobbying budget by folks who keep buying their 🚮
It’s less about rights and more about “consumer protection”