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re: Official: Microsoft planning on completely reversing DRM policies
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:09 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:09 pm to StraightCashHomey21
These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One," Mattrick noted. "The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold."
Might be the nail in the coffin for "Family Plan" or whatever....and more focus on digital downloads
Might be the nail in the coffin for "Family Plan" or whatever....and more focus on digital downloads
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Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:09 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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Huge win for consumers
Only the ones that like paying inflated game prices.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:09 pm to Hulkklogan
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Nah, I think Microsoft was going about it the wrong way. The change should be organic, not forced upon by a Microsoft
This would have worked for them IF they had done a better job communicating from the beginning. Hold a company wide picnic at Bill's house and explain what they were going to tell the soncumers
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:09 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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Huge win for consumers
I 100% disagree.
I liked what MS was doing.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:10 pm to LewDawg
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No!!! That was all me. I missed my shot to be reddit famous?
I saw it several places when I was trying to confirm the original post. It's a good joke. I liked your KK/tiny penis/kinect one better though
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:11 pm to SG_Geaux
There's almost no going back for MS now, which sucks because in the long run, this was it. Do they wait for the NEXT console? I won't tag along.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:12 pm to sicboy
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In addition to being available in retail stores, Xbox One games will still be available for download on day one and will be playable on any Xbox One console.
I will never buy another disc.
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:12 pm to skullhawk
I thought of it as soon as Croacka made his post. Woe is me I guess.
ETA:
ETA:
quote:And here I thought that went unnoticed
I liked your KK/tiny penis/kinect one better though
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:12 pm to Hulkklogan
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I think Microsoft was going about it the wrong way. The change should be organic, not forced upon by a Microsoft
I agree, but I think they would have successfully forced it on xbox. Obviously they haven't been able to force windows 8 on pc users.
Related to the organic change... I hope they keep some version of that family share stuff so that downloaded games aren't actually at a disadvantage to discs.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:12 pm to MOJO mod
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These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One," Mattrick noted. "The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold."
Might be the nail in the coffin for "Family Plan" or whatever....and more focus on digital downloads
Yes it is done. See this line also.
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Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold. Also, similar to today, playing disc based games will require that the disc be in the tray
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:13 pm to sicboy
Anyone else feel like the family share plan and accessing your games from any xbone was worth the used game policy and 24 hour check in?
I'm bummed out by the news today.
I'm bummed out by the news today.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:14 pm to skullhawk
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Anyone else feel like the family share plan and accessing your games from any xbone was worth the used game policy and 24 hour check in?
A fantastic feature that is gone now because of the squeaky wheel getting the grease.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:16 pm to SG_Geaux
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I 100% disagree.
I liked what MS was doing.
we have no idea if it would have made games cheaper or they would have lowered the price
i wonder if noticed sony was beating them sales.
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:16 pm to SG_Geaux
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A fantastic feature that is gone now because of the squeaky wheel getting the grease.
It was fantastic but almost too so. I still find it hard to believe it was a cut and dry as one person buys the game, 10 others can play it for free. What publisher would go for that, especially those that do strictly SP games?
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:17 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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we have no idea if it would have mad games cheaper or they would have lowered the price
And now we will never find out.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:17 pm to skullhawk
I don't understand why everyone is saying we can just kiss the possible Microsoft Steam Model goodbye.
We all know digital downloads are trending and will be the only option in the future. This is a safer more user friendly way of cutting out the Middle Man (GameStop, GameSpot, Walmart) than just restricting DRM via no borrowing, no trading in, no used game sells. In 5 years when all games can be digitially downloaded, then you cut out the middle man, and have complete control of the prices.
no???
We all know digital downloads are trending and will be the only option in the future. This is a safer more user friendly way of cutting out the Middle Man (GameStop, GameSpot, Walmart) than just restricting DRM via no borrowing, no trading in, no used game sells. In 5 years when all games can be digitially downloaded, then you cut out the middle man, and have complete control of the prices.
no???
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:18 pm to Klark Kent
quote:I don't think anyone is. It's just gone....for now.
don't understand why everyone is saying we can just kiss the possible Microsoft Steam Model goodbye.
ETA: In regards to change, Microsoft went in dry. I think they will use this moment to lube up and try again later.
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:19 pm to Klark Kent
It makes that game purchase an even harder decision, knowing that you won't be able to trade it in and at least get some credit if you don't like it. I like being able to download games instantly, but I'll be honest, going to a strict digital format is a bit intimidating.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:19 pm to LewDawg
i had my doubts it was going to roll out with the Xbox One in November anyway.
the consumer still has to wrap their simple little minds around games being digital and how cutting out the middle man is the only way for prices to drop in the long run.
there are already digital download demos that time out after a few hours of gameplay. that ability is already there.
Play it for a while. Don't like it. Don't buy the full copy.
the consumer still has to wrap their simple little minds around games being digital and how cutting out the middle man is the only way for prices to drop in the long run.
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I like being able to download games instantly, but I'll be honest, going to a strict digital format is a bit intimidating.
there are already digital download demos that time out after a few hours of gameplay. that ability is already there.
Play it for a while. Don't like it. Don't buy the full copy.
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 4:20 pm to sicboy
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knowing that you won't be able to trade it in and at least get some credit if you don't like it
That is why I never buy a game until I see reviews
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