Xbox 180: Microsoft to 'completely reverse' its DRM control on Xbox One
A new report from Giant Bomb states that Microsoft will drop its DRM control with Xbox One and the need for the console to log in online every 24 hours.
According to the GB report, the following will occur:
• 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
Discussion of the recent changes can be found within this thread - http://www.thetechgame.com/Forums/t=5363350/microsofts-announcement-about-xbox-one-19th-june-2013.html
"An internet connection will not be required to play offline Xbox One games - After a one-time system set-up with a new Xbox One, you can play any disc based game without ever connecting online again. There is no 24 hour connection requirement and you can take your Xbox One anywhere you want and play your games, just like on Xbox 360.
"Trade-in, lend, resell, gift, and rent disc based games just like you do today - There will be no limitations to using and sharing games, it will work just as it does today on Xbox 360.
"In addition to buying a disc from a retailer, you can also download games from Xbox Live on day of release. If you choose to download your games, you will be able to play them offline just like you do today. Xbox One games will be playable on any Xbox One console -- there will be no regional restrictions.
"These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One. The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold. Also, similar to today, playing disc based games will require that the disc be in the tray."
The benefits are obvious - Xbox One will be usable with or without an internet connection, dispersing the fears of a vocal and outraged crowd who staged a backlash against the original online-reliant policy.
The changes also re-open the door to game rental services, the lending of games between friends and the purchase and sale of used games to anyone, anywhere without fear of DRM control.
And a region-free console will mean gamers will be able to import titles from other regions without restriction.
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Related Forum: Xbox Forum
Source: http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update
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Vancouver_CanucksPosted:
They know PS4 has bent them over so they are just trying to pull their trousers/pants up
SkamaPosted:
I seem to be the only person that is not happy.
I sorta liked that Xbox One was different then PS4.
Now I feel like I have an Xbox 360 with upgrades...
I sorta liked that Xbox One was different then PS4.
Now I feel like I have an Xbox 360 with upgrades...
GTFOPosted:
Cant believe they have actually changed the policies! Looks like I am buying the Xbox One now!
http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update
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http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update
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General_RaamPosted:
kal45-Phoenix-kal45UPPERECHELON1UPPERECHELON1 CONFIRMED CHANGES ARE being made http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa
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
Authentication is no longer necessary
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
That is a complete lie, they have not said any of that in the article, so go troll somewhere else
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update real link!!!
It says it is going under system maintenance
Give up. You lost. It works for everyone else.
MozPosted:
ITS NOW OFFICIAL
DON MATRICK HAS ANNOUNCED IT
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update
IF THATS DOWN TRY THIS
http://majornelson.com/2013/06/19/your-feedback-matters-update-on-xbox-one/
DON MATRICK HAS ANNOUNCED IT
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update
IF THATS DOWN TRY THIS
http://majornelson.com/2013/06/19/your-feedback-matters-update-on-xbox-one/
-LivePosted:
-Phoenix-kal45UPPERECHELON1UPPERECHELON1 CONFIRMED CHANGES ARE being made http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa
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
Authentication is no longer necessary
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
That is a complete lie, they have not said any of that in the article, so go troll somewhere else
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update real link!!!
Microsft has said they have removed online check-in and trade and resell games lock. Kinect may be still required and cloud may be still a big part of games meaning you would still have to be online to enjoy games to the fullest. We will see what happens in the next couple of days, somewhat good job Microsoft.
kal45Posted:
-Phoenix-kal45UPPERECHELON1UPPERECHELON1 CONFIRMED CHANGES ARE being made http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa
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
Authentication is no longer necessary
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
That is a complete lie, they have not said any of that in the article, so go troll somewhere else
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update real link!!!
It says it is going under system maintenance
UPPERECHELON1Posted:
kal45UPPERECHELON1UPPERECHELON1 CONFIRMED CHANGES ARE being made http://news.xbox.com/2013/05/qa
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
Authentication is no longer necessary
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
That is a complete lie, they have not said any of that in the article, so go troll somewhere else
http://kotaku.com/microsoft-is-removing-xbox-one-drm-514390310?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Twitter&utm_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow
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