Why do you think they didn't do UMD conversion?

I personally think its because people can buy games used and return them. Basically Free games, install on PSP Go, and return game. But maybe lack of technology or such

it was licensing issues.

it was licensing issues.

FlawlessSeasons

def licensing issues...redeem code...trade in, the same license could be used on many psps. when you buy a game you buy a license...if you have the umd and a digital copy you have 2 licenses..whitelight12

But you would of thought Sony would of known about these "licensing issues" before even announcing any kind of transfer program, or such... It's just strange... Oh well...

It'd be pretty stupid because if that were the case then you'd be spending $70 more on a smaller console. Also for $$$

But you would of thought Sony would of known about these "licensing issues" before even announcing any kind of transfer program, or such... It's just strange... Oh well...

feryl06

But you would of thought Sony would of known about these "licensing issues" before even announcing any kind of transfer program, or such... It's just strange... Oh well...

It's all about moving forward, and that includes getting a second purchase out of consumers on software they've already gotten once or more unfortunately. Having to track all of those transfers or trade-ins would be a nightmare and then there would be a section of the public which would find a loop-hole or other way of exploiting the program... which means Sony loses money. With the PSN, there are no middle-men, no records of past purchase to verify (of said license, referred to in above), no possibility of digital piracy or duplicate claims...

... fresh buys to fresh little on-board memory. No trouble (ostensibly, of course). That, and unbridled profits.