These protections are undercut by so-called “right to repair” legislation, which would require manufacturers of consumer electronics – including video game console makers – to turn over sensitive tools, parts, and know-how to unauthorized repair facilities. These types of mandates would introduce risks to consoles and to the secure video game ecosystems they enable. In addition, disabling a console’s digital locks – which may be necessary for certain hardware repairs – would allow any number of illegally-copied games to be played. In the end, these mandates are unnecessary because video game console makers have a vested interest in ensuring that consumers have access to affordable, high-quality, safe, and reliable repairs.
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Product integrity is important to video game console makers. They want consumers to be confident that if their consoles require repairs, their repaired devices will be reliable and safe to use. That’s why all three major console makers offer warranties and post-warranty repair options.