Sony terms allow closing PSN accounts after 36 months of inactivity

Sony's European PlayStation terms let it close an account after 36 months of inactivity, and closure is irreversible, cutting off access to all digital games bought through it. Sony emails a six-month warning, while Microsoft promises not to delete Xbox accounts holding digital purchases. The clause is old but drew attention after Sony confirmed disc-free games from 2028.

• Clauses 21.2 and 21.3: closure after 36 months of inactivity is irreversible
• Sony gives six months to log in after an email warning
• Microsoft does not delete Xbox accounts with digital purchases
• The policy dates to at least 2009, growing from 18 to 36 months