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[jbug617]

I don't want to post the questions because it would mean me copying the whole article. The 3 questions deal with clarification on online DRM, registering games and used games.

Sony's response from a rep

I looked into this, and at this point we’re not providing any additional clarification beyond what we stated around the PS4 announcement. If anything changes, I’ll be sure to keep you posted

http://kotaku.com/sony-wont-answer-these-questions-about-ps4-drm-and-use-510477281

 

[Syphon Filter]

So it looks like they still stand by what they said and nothing has changed.

 

[JWong]

E3 is not far away, so not too concerned about it.

And I'm not going to click Kotaku links.

 

[Beermeister]

E3 will be... interesting.

 

[MYeager]

This is what MS should've done, instead of having representatives say different things and cause further confusion.

 

[Ushojax]

Their original statement was incredibly vague, 'used games will work'.

Used games will work on the XBone too. It just costs money. I expect they will have a similar system.

 

[Rollo Lawson]

I'm just wondering, if it will be DRM, how the hell they plan to break it to us. If at all

Surely they won't just come out and say it

 

[Kyon]

Original plan still intact. Will be up to publishers. That's how i see it

 

[malfcn]

EA killed their DRM. That should be telling.

Did MS every said all games would require the connections?
Maybe both MS and Sony will let publishers decide.

 

[Ramocalypse]

This is what MS should've done, instead of having representatives say different things and cause further confusion.

Essentially they did, until Phil Harrison opened his big mouth.

 

[Uno Venova]

They couldn't have expected them to really say anything when E3 is so close.

 

[Ricky_R]

We made three questions about DRM and used games that Sony didn't answer. Great.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

Original plan still intact. Will be up to publishers. That's how i see it

This

 

[Raven77]

They aren't even trying to spin, they are just standing still. Probably a good move with E3 around the corner but I trust that Sony is not dumb enough to do the used game thing at this point. Not after the reaction MS received.

 

[Kazerei]

3 questions
0 answers

 

[Kainazzo]

They're being understandably quiet, but at the same time, this thing will release eventually, and we'll finally have all the yes/no answers, even if they have to come from us.

Though sometimes it seems companies are so secretive that you wonder why they bother releasing the product at all if they don't want such secrets known.

"What's the console look like? Shut it down, no one must ever know!"

 

[granabanana]

Why are Sony are not saying anything? Hiding something perhaps? You can only hide for so long.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Original plan still intact. Will be up to publishers. That's how i see it

So basically their system won't even require that you use the internet.

Unless you are ever, ever going to play a third party game.

 

[Tripp Daily]

So it looks like they still stand by what they said and nothing has changed.

Stand by a very general statement?

 

[Uno Venova]

So basically their system won't even require that you use the internet.

Unless you are ever, ever going to play a third party game.

EA games probably.

 

[scsa]

Seems to me they are biding their time and given the reaction to microsoft, something must be going behind back doors. No info before 10th Of June, none at all will come from them.

 

[Marleyman]

Someone comfirm something!

 

[jay]

I bet they don't want to say anything because they are waiting to make it a big E3 surprise that their console has no used games DRM stuff.

 

[Principate]

So basically their system won't even require that you use the internet.

Unless you are ever, ever going to play a third party game.

That doesn't discount Sony first party using it e.g this gen.

 

[Guymelef]

But publishers can't go anti used games without online requirement, and PS4 doesn't need online.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

TBA

 

[Nevergiveup]

Sounds like a normal PR statement to me.


tba

 

[jmood88]

This is what MS should've done, instead of having representatives say different things and cause further confusion.

I agree that Microsoft should've had a consistent message but Sony should not be cheered for being intentionally vague.

 

[Beer Monkey]

EA games probably.

Remember, THQ and Sony used online passes in addition to EA.

Microsoft and Activision did not.

If EA goes through with the full single-player pass, there will be other publishers that follow. And some that won't.

 

[SMT]

Kotaku tried to do something useful, but it still comes off as sleazy. Why?

 

[Jawmuncher]

All I know is E3 is when we better get answers. If we don't get them there, then sonething is up.

 

[mysteriousmage09]

They should realize trying to get an answer less then 2 weeks from E3 isn't going to happen.

 

[Principate]

But publishers can't go anti used games without online requirement, and PS4 doesn't need online.

You can block used games outright without online, CD key is all that's needed. Trading a single game multiple times is where it becomes an issue either that or don't allow installs.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Kotaku tried to do something useful, but it still comes off as sleazy. Why?

Because they are just trolling for hits and knew they wouldn't get answers.

 

[Zarovitch]

Microsoft can't do that if Sony does not follow.

I wonder how they will handle this if online is not required.

 

[jmood88]

Kotaku tried to do something useful, but it still comes off as sleazy. Why?

Because you already think that they are sleazy so whatever they do is going to look that way to you?

 

[Portugeezer]

There is no reason for Sony to play their used game hand before Microsoft's E3 press conference, even if it turns out to be Sony are supporting used games.

 

[razoftblend]

So it wil be up to developers, and Sony will be one of them. They do online passes as well.

 

[Chamber]

But publishers can't go anti used games without online requirement, and PS4 doesn't need online.

Publishers can still do this on their own. Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 required an online connection for example.

 

[RamzaIsCool]

But publishers can't go anti used games without online requirement, and PS4 doesn't need online.

Off course they can, they just have to put it on the box as a warning. "Requires internet access to play" or something like that.

 

[Willy Wanka]

Because they are just trolling for hits and knew they wouldn't get answers.

Are you saying they shouldn't bother asking?

Anyway they got a typical vague, PR response so it looks like we will have to wait until at least E3 before we get any kind of solid answers on this.

 

[Cornbread78]

Original plan still intact. Will be up to publishers. That's how i see it

Yup, expect the EA hate to hit all-time highs here on NeoGAF come next gen.... They will be the worst offender of this by far.....

 

[Syphon Filter]

Original plan still intact. Will be up to publishers. That's how i see it

That densest bode well, then most will do it like they are for xbox games.

 

[gl0w]

They are playing safe, E3 will reveal the whole story

 

[RobFox64tm]

I have a feeling all PR on this issue from both companies will be vague until we actually see it in practice. I'm certainly not expecting any clarification at E3 on this.

 

[TRios Zen]

Answer seems really vague, as they did not even reiterate what exactly has already been said.

Perhaps a bit worrisome, but E3 is what, 12 days away?

 

[Snubbers]

If I'm doing it right, lack of absolute confirmation involves me having to immediately jump to the most negative outcome??

PS4 is doomed..

Spoiler

Not really, will pre-order when prices are confirmed and it isn't really £599

 

[Violater]

Been quiet since Feb. safe to say there won't be any good news coming.

 

[jschreier]

Because they are just trolling for hits and knew they wouldn't get answers.

"WHY AREN'T GAME JOURNALISTS ASKING ENOUGH QUESTIONS"

"ASKING QUESTIONS? YOU MUST BE TROLLING FOR HITS"

 

[Nibel]

Oh Sony

Let's see what happens