Microsoft defends the Xbox One's used game policy
He said that Microsoft is "trying to do something pretty big in terms of moving the industry forward for console gaming into the digital world", adding that "we believe digital is better". In the future, Mehdi believes that the move to all-digital will provide the capabilities for different licensing models, although for the time being it's a "big change" that Microsoft needs to educate users about to "make sure that people understand".
Speaking directly about the situation surrounding Microsoft's controversial Xbox One used game policy, Mehdi stated that they weren't simply "giving in" to publishers with the policy, instead they were trying to balance the needs of consumers ("first and foremost") as well as publishers, retailers, and Microsoft themselves.
"Within that, we've tried to optimize, and I think we've found a great balance across all of those dimensions. But there are tradeoffs. We do want to support everyone in that system, beginning with the consumer. But we want publishers to get paid for the great IP they work on. We want retailers to be able to drive and sell our products and make a profit. So we are trying to balance across all those."
Medhi also clarified the situation regarding the sharing of your Xbox One game library with up to ten "family members", despite not being able to give all the details at this stage. According to him, a "family member" doesn't actually have to live in your house - they could be 3,000 miles away - and you'll be able to link/add Xbox Live accounts to access your shared game library, although only one person can play a copy of a shared game at the same time.
Finally, Mehdi also said it was "hard to say" what the reaction from the greater community will be over the Xbox One's various restrictions and policies.
"I think it's fair to say there's a segment of consumers at this show in particular who really pay attention, who are very passionate about all aspects of gaming, and that we listen to closely. In a broader set of community, people don't pay attention to a lot of the details. We've seen it in the research, we've seen it in a lot of the data points."
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roekzorsPosted:
GRAPHlCSME0W The sharing your library with up to 10 family members is good news.
not too good since its only for people on the same xbox :L
No.. That isn't true. I remember it saying that your family members could be 3,000 miles away and use your game.
liamcole123Posted:
I don't see why everybody is calling them money whores, if they were after all the money they wouldn't do this as they know not many people are going to buy the Xbox One after it's release, they are doing this because it can provide a better experience to the gamer! Publishers will make more money off of this, so they will work harder to give us a good experience so we will buy the game! I may not have explained it well but Microsoft really know what they're doing, it's a big risk but it should work!
WokzePosted:
ME0W The sharing your library with up to 10 family members is good news.
not too good since its only for people on the same xbox :L
ArmoredHazmatPosted:
Laugh out loud Item! This guy doesn't know anything about reading and just assumes. Either way Microsoft Im sorry to say, but based on the reaction at E3 when playstation said used games you saw the crowd jump like god was just there. That doesn't look good to me.
Itemkal45ME0W The sharing your library with up to 10 family members is good news.
That are on the same xbox as you are, so it isn't really better
Didn't know people 3,000 miles away from you used the same Xbox
IgnorantChildrenPosted:
gowaddict let me translate that text for you guys :Money Money Money MS Loves Money And Publishers Love Money Lets Make More Money Mooooooooooooooooooooooneyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
your welcome
If MS was money whoring then they would remove the used game DRM and the required internet. They're aware they are losing the battle right now, they're thinking about the war.
BPMPosted:
I think if they don't get the profits they expect they will make changes. All my friends are changing PlayStation and I am sure many more are too. So if this number increases, Microsoft hopefully will give in and changes these restrictions.
ItemPosted:
kal45ME0W The sharing your library with up to 10 family members is good news.
That are on the same xbox as you are, so it isn't really better
Didn't know people 3,000 miles away from you used the same Xbox
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