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Official: Microsoft planning on completely reversing DRM policies
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:50 pm
Official Microsoft link: LINK
Giantbomb article: LINK
Giantbomb article: LINK
quote:
The tug-of-war between Microsoft and Sony just got more interesting. Multiple sources inform me Microsoft will announce what amounts to a complete reversal on its DRM policies for Xbox One today.
What does this mean?
No more always online requirement
The console no longer has to check in every 24 hours
All game discs will work on Xbox One as they do on Xbox 360
An Internet connection is only required when initially setting up the console
All downloaded games will function the same when online or offline
No additional restrictions on trading games or loaning discs
Region locks have been dropped
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:51 pm to tehchampion140
So they heard the public reaction and changed? Shocker
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:53 pm to tehchampion140
Bye bye Steam model on console if true!
I was really coming around to buying an Xbox One but this tells me to stick with my PC and Steam and to go ahead and build my HTPC/Steam Box.
I was really coming around to buying an Xbox One but this tells me to stick with my PC and Steam and to go ahead and build my HTPC/Steam Box.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:53 pm to Lynyrd
quote:
Stout gonna be mad
and with good reason. After all, we all know that used games are the reason new games cost so much...........
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:53 pm to tehchampion140
MICROSOFT IS LEADING THE WAY IN DIGITAL SALES AND STUFF!!!!!
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:54 pm to The Sad Banana
quote:
Oh poor stout.
Why? I already have my next gen gaming system and the cheap games that come with it.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:55 pm to tehchampion140
And............giantbomb has crashed.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:56 pm to stout
quote:
Bye bye Steam model on console if true!
I was really coming around to buying an Xbox One but this tells me to stick with my PC and Steam and to go ahead and build my HTPC/Steam Box.
Yeah, although Microsoft went about it very poorly and didn't explain anything, it could've actually benefited gamers. Sticking with the current model pretty much ensures that all new releases will be $60+ dollars for a while.
This post was edited on 6/19/13 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:56 pm to stout
quote:
Why? I already have my next gen gaming system and the cheap games that come with it.
I love that you always have an out. No trolling. Always Out Stout.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:57 pm to LewDawg
Microsoft is caving to the frat boys.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:57 pm to LewDawg
Beat me to it. It's impressive.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:58 pm to sicboy
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Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:58 pm to tehchampion140
quote:
Sticking with the current model pretty much ensures that all new releases will be $60+ dollars for a while.
I'd have to find the article again, but if you adjust the game prices from like 15 years ago or so for inflation, we're actually paying a bit less for games now.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:59 pm to BTHog
I told myself if they did this I'd buy a XBone but man I'm pumped about Watchdogs and The Order.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 2:59 pm to tehchampion140
If you want the game so bad that you have to buy your new copy when it immediately releases, then buy it for 60. Or just wait and buy the used copy and online code if need be.
I buy used everything just in case I want to bring it back within seven days.
I buy used everything just in case I want to bring it back within seven days.
Posted on 6/19/13 at 3:00 pm to sicboy
quote:
I'd have to find the article again, but if you adjust the game prices from like 15 years ago or so for inflation, we're actually paying a bit less for games now.
Or if you just look and see that you can find games for $40 and $45 one month after release often. Sometimes the prices even drop faster.
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