Consoles are unique in that they sell the hardware initially at a loss which they recoup through game sales and future production efficiencies. If you allow peo

Consoles are unique in that they sell the hardware initially at a loss which they recoup through game sales and future production efficiencies. If you allow people to install third party software without Sony's approval then you deprive them of this revenue stream and make the platform basically like a PC. Which us console gamers do not want. Android manufacturers make their money from the hardware so it's irrelevant to them which apps you install.