they tried and still try with copy protections but that didn't/doesn't work.
Denuvo came close but all it did was take crackers a bit longer than usual.
Now there are people that won't buy games that have it because it screws with performance.
Hell floppy discs? Stiffy's are old but floppy's, just wow
My parents wanted a diverse range of kids. Youngest is our baby sis at 16, oldest is our biggest brother at 45. Me and twinsy ... I used to like saying mid 20's but we're edging closer to that 30's mark.
Anywhoo, our brother had a mini criminal empire building up when he was copying floppy disks, VHS, Betamax and the occasional future technology ... the cassette.
Bit before our time but he likes to brag how he made almost £500. We were led to believe that meant more in the 70's and 80's but now it just gets him weird looks.
Even weirder looks from those that have no idea what VHS or Betamax are.