Xbox 720 pre-owned games block 'would be fantastic,' says dev
Writing via the AltDevBlog, the Red Faction: Armageddon man claims the general public don't appreciate how much pre-owned game sales are hurting developers, and welcomes rumours that the Xbox 720 could introduce a platform-wide online pass system - throttling the pre-owned market.
"There's another big rumor about the next Xbox console that could really start to shake things up... it won't play used games at all," Durall writes.
"Personally I think this would be a fantastic change for our business and even though the consumers would be up in arms about it at first... they will grow to understand why and that it won't kill them."
He adds: "The system is already there for Microsoft, all they'd have to do is use the DLC and codes model they have to tie a game to your Xbox live account.
"Each retail disc would likely need that unique key somewhere in the code so the account would be able to link it properly. Ideally it would tie a full version to the console it is registered on so family members can play even if the main account isn't signed in, but this is exactly how their model works now anyway."
The designer admits the proposed system would have faults, but goes on to suggest issues such as game rental and lending games to friends could be ironed out by Microsoft.
"I could see Microsoft implementing their own rental service which would maybe give them a code that activates the game for X days and they are charged a small amount," he says.
"This could work when you borrow the disc from someone or even with digital download of the full version. It would also send a percentage of the rental to the Developer with each rental... likely improving the overall revenue we would receive from it."
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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/334692/xbox-720-pre-owned-games-block-would-be-fantastic-says-dev/
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aznpryde64Posted:
WTF is this bullshit -_- Really? This is sad if this happends then **** the xbox 720 and microsoft with thier dirty greedy ass selves
TTG_CrysisPosted:
Not everyone has money to dish out everytime a new cool game appears on the shelf. Personally when i have a little cash extra from my regular spending, i head over to gamestop to get a cheap game. I think it would be outrageous of MS to do this and yet if they do i will stay with my Xbox 360 or get a PS4 if they dont do it untill they remove it. Bullcrap if you ask me.
MPAAPosted:
Would be fantastic yeah, and possibly illegal duh
But then MS would be sued from here to the next star system until they remove the block, and if it IS found to be illegal, then MS has bigger problems than worrying about wealthy individuals suing them.
But then MS would be sued from here to the next star system until they remove the block, and if it IS found to be illegal, then MS has bigger problems than worrying about wealthy individuals suing them.
JoNZooMPosted:
how can getting rid of preonwed get business they make more money off the game lmao think how many times one disc has been sold
this is why i love ps3 :P xbox still good though (no trolls plz)
this is why i love ps3 :P xbox still good though (no trolls plz)
Slappp_xPosted:
This is stupid, What if we want to play a game that isn't even being sold anymore? We will have to re-buy half our games!
pitythefoolPosted:
If they seriously try to pull this sh!t then they better lower the cost of games, because they will end up selling more or so you would think.
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