Xbox One loses 'family game sharing' following DRM policy revision
One of Microsoft's more popular announcements for Xbox One's digital policy was the ability for a player to designate 10 'family' members' accounts, all of whom would then have full access to that players' games library.
This feature would have been governed by the console's tight control over game license ownership via strict DRM policies.
But with the relaxing of the console's DRM control, the firm has also withdrawn plans for the game sharing feature, among other benefits.
Microsoft's president of interactive entertainment business Don Mattrick explained in a statement, "The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold."
Marc Whitten, VP of Xbox Live clarified to Kotaku, "There's a few things we won't be able to deliver as a result of [the DRM policy changes].
"One of the things we were very excited about was 'wherever we go my games are always with me.' Now, of course your physical games won't show up that way. The games you bought digitally will. You'll have to bring your discs with you to have your games with you," he confirmed.
"Similarly, the sharing library [is something] we won't be able to deliver at launch," said Whitten.
Microsoft today officially ditched Xbox One's previously proposed and hugely controversial used game DRM policies and the need for the console to log in online once every 24 hours today, following widespread community outrage.
"As a result of feedback from the Xbox community, we have changed certain policies for Xbox One," said the firm today. Hit that link for full details.
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LuckyOtterPosted:
Gossip Im fine with this. Everybody buys their own games like they should
You know that was the whole point of the old way they had it right?
ThePredaZorPosted:
Honestly for real, this almost ruined the Xbox one.. The fact that you would of been able to download your discs then never use them again would of been amazing, all the whiners ruined it.
AchePosted:
Gossip Im fine with this. Everybody buys their own games like they should
I agree.
This is a good thing they're adding in.
OasisPosted:
NinjaWizardbigchukka After these changes that Microsoft have been doing i think some people who are buying the PS4 only because of the restrictions feel a little bit silly now.
Not just the restrictions, other things too.
Oh no not 'things'!! You couldn't be less convincing.
PlusnetPosted:
bigchukka After these changes that Microsoft have been doing i think some people who are buying the PS4 only because of the restrictions feel a little bit silly now.
Not just the restrictions, other things too.
bigchukkaPosted:
After these changes that Microsoft have been doing i think some people who are buying the PS4 only because of the restrictions feel a little bit silly now.
IsoPosted:
Red-Sox-Nation
So you are saying you actually played the ps4 and xbox one, really kid?
Ah I wondered when someone like you would show up to try and be condescending, not everyone on the internet is a underaged spoilt little brat, while failing to grasp the logic of the English language.
You seem to of missed the part where I said 'to date' anyone with a clue would understand that means currently available on the open market. If you need any more help with definitions or with language, I suggest you try Google.
shadow1Posted:
Yinshadow1Yinshadow1 PS4 Still has kingdom hearts. That was like the only reason i wanted it and it still is.
Last time I checked, Xbox One still has Kingdom Hearts as well. Now again, it was last time I checked. I could now be wrong.
I thought it was always playstation exclusive, did microsoft also buy the rights to get it as well?
I just read it is being made on the PC and is going to be ported to both the PS4 and Xbox One. I guess Sony lost that exclusive. Surprising to say the least.
Wow that sucks. I just found an article about it. Man, thats what made ps2 on of the best consoles because it was exclusive to it only and now its going to be made on all 3 if they keep it for the pc. It was the only reason i wanted a ps4. Well since they got rid of all DRM and are getting kh3, I guess I wont switch anymore. Now I need to find a way to get an extra $100.
YinPosted:
shadow1Yinshadow1 PS4 Still has kingdom hearts. That was like the only reason i wanted it and it still is.
Last time I checked, Xbox One still has Kingdom Hearts as well. Now again, it was last time I checked. I could now be wrong.
I thought it was always playstation exclusive, did microsoft also buy the rights to get it as well?
I just read it is being made on the PC and is going to be ported to both the PS4 and Xbox One. I guess Sony lost that exclusive. Surprising to say the least.
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