Xbox One: Details on Connectivity, Licensing (24 hour check-in) and Privacy Features

boi said:
I still can't believe Microsoft is actually going through with this, even in it's current form. I'm not supporting this shit.


I have a 360 and I love it. It's the only console I still play on, but I found out that I'm only playing singleplayer games on the console (which I sometimes buy used), and the only multiplayer game I'm playing is Call of Duty. It isn't worth it anymore to pay for the console, the Xbox Live subscription and Call of Duty just to enjoy the online experience of the game.
Click to expand...


Wait what? How did you play COD before?


PrimaNocta said:
I'm fine with the used game DRM since I buy new 99% of the time. What has me leaning towards a PS4 for my gaming next gen is that you can't play games offline. That seems ridiculous to me.

This is coming from someone with over 75 xbox 360 games & 5 PS3 games.
Click to expand...

I expect SONY to announce the same restrictions on Monday.
 
rjcc said:
why wouldn't they let you swap the disc? You can't use it without the code anyway, take as many discs as you want. Also, you could just download it in this hypothetical situation.
Click to expand...
wouldn't you be able to buy the game and pass it within whatever time they allow you to return a game and then say its defective and get back another copy of the exact same game with another key. you can now sell the game to anybody since its not opened and the key inside hasn't been registered to anybody.
 
I don't know if this has been asked yet but what would happen If I tried to trade in an xbone? Would it even work? Would it rip a hole in the space/time continuim?
 
I was thinking, can't this 24 hour check-in be like when PS+ uploads game saves to their cloud? You set a time for it to connect, it barely turns on, checks whatever it needed to check, and shuts itself off. Takes a minute or two at most. If they instituted it like that, you'd barely even know it existed.
 
Delicious Waffles said:
I was thinking, can't this 24 hour check-in be like when PS+ uploads game saves to their cloud? You set a time for it to connect, it barely turns on, checks whatever it needed to check, and shuts itself off. Takes a minute or two at most. If they instituted it like that, you'd barely even know it existed.
Click to expand...

Except when your internet goes down or their servers need maintenance. Like those times.
 
notoccupanther said:
what if ..

DRM Enabled games

Games costing 15-20 squids from the get go . micropayments!

what then?
Click to expand...

There's a better chance of EA going exclusive to the Wii U then that happening.

Publishers are not going to drop prices and they're not going to do anything that benefits us as consumers.

This whole setup exists to protect publishers from their own mistakes at the expense of consumers.

Congratulations MS, you just lost me as a customer. Hell, I'd be getting rid of my 360 if it wasn't for the two Banjo ports.
 
I got to thinking... there is one positive... Gamestop won't be able to open brand new games, take them home, play them, use them as coasters, bring them back to the store, and then SELL THEM AS NEW.

bonus?
 
Delicious Waffles said:
I was thinking, can't this 24 hour check-in be like when PS+ uploads game saves to their cloud? You set a time for it to connect, it barely turns on, checks whatever it needed to check, and shuts itself off. Takes a minute or two at most. If they instituted it like that, you'd barely even know it existed.
Click to expand...

I don't think people have a problem with the connecting every 24hrs to download updates and stuff. It is the fact that if it doesn't connect for whatever reason you have a glorified blu ray player with a TV pass through.
 
Tobor said:
They specifically said "give", not "loan".

They also mentioned that loaning and renting were not possible at launch, but they were "looking into the possibility".
Click to expand...

I don't see how it could be possible if they set the terms that only someone who has been on your friend's list for 30 days can try one of your games.

I guess they're still working out the rental thing with maybe Gamefly, and any other rental outlets.
 
Bowler said:
I got to thinking... there is one positive... Gamestop won't be able to open brand new games, take them home, play them, use them as coasters, bring them back to the store, and then SELL THEM AS NEW.

bonus?
Click to expand...

If that's the only bonus you can think of, then no, it's not.

And I wouldn't be surprised if MS and Gamestop set something up to allow that to happen.
 
dancmc said:
So will this same policy apply to our friends across the pond so to speak? Aren't digital ownership rights a little more protected there? I would assume that this would eventually be brought to court.
Click to expand...

I remeber reading something about Steam and being able to resell digital games. Don't know if soemthing came out of that.
 
Brashnir said:
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining <--- you are here.
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
Click to expand...

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining <--- you are here.
4. Depression
5. Acceptance<--- PS4 will be bought before I reach here .. :)

Also ... This thing about

"Loaning or renting games won&#8217;t be available at launch, but we are exploring the possibilities with our partners&#8221;

Really means that fvk all will be done because you'll have bought the console before any policy is put in place and you'll have to #dealwithit once their undoubted draconian Rental / Loan policy is put in place ..

Sorry for the rant
 
Bowler said:
I got to thinking... there is one positive... Gamestop won't be able to open brand new games, take them home, play them, use them as coasters, bring them back to the store, and then SELL THEM AS NEW.

bonus?
Click to expand...

That shouldn't affect anyone. If you demand a sealed copy then buy the game at the store across the street.
 
Give your family access to your entire games library anytime, anywhere: Xbox One will enable new forms of access for families. Up to ten members of your family can log in and play from your shared games library on any Xbox One. Just like today, a family member can play your copy of Forza Motorsport at a friend’s house. Only now, they will see not just Forza, but all of your shared games. You can always play your games, and any one of your family members can be playing from your shared library at a given time.
Click to expand...

This sounds like you could build a theoretical family and share your games with up to ten people and buy one copy of a game share it for up to ten people ... or did I miss something?
 
ShinUltramanJ said:
I don't see how it could be possible if they set the terms that only someone who has been on your friend's list for 30 days can try one of your games.

I guess they're still working out the rental thing with maybe Gamefly, and any other rental outlets.
Click to expand...

I guess Gamefly is done. Gamestop will probably figure something out, but I don´t see how GameFly stays alive.
 
Impeccable said:
Except when your internet goes down or their servers need maintenance. Like those times.
Click to expand...

First one doesn't affect me. If it does for you or anyone else for that matter, don't buy an XBO. Simple as that. Not trying to be a jerk but if you know your internet isn't stable and you buy an XBO anyway, don't complain if your internet goes down and you can't play your games. You knew these guidelines from the get go.

As for servers needing maintenance, how many times does that actually happen? If it did, I'm sure they'd let you know ahead of time and have a plan in place so you can play your games. If it's unexpected, I'm sure there'd be compensation.
 
ZarraN said:
This sounds like you could build a theoretical family and share your games with up to ten people and buy one copy of a game share it for up to ten people ... or did I miss something?
Click to expand...

hopefully it's like that. a gentlemans agreement between 3 friends to only play a certain game this month while the other 2 guys play the other 2 games essentially cutting the price of a game down to 1/3rd retail price would certainly take the sting out of these crap policies.

Assuming that this means 'only one person accessing the entire library at a time' though.

Still I time share arrangement on some xbox profiles if done cleverly could be alright. I think I need to start chatting to my friends in NZ again, being that they are +12 hours timezone to me.
 
Bowler said:
I got to thinking... there is one positive... Gamestop won't be able to open brand new games, take them home, play them, use them as coasters, bring them back to the store, and then SELL THEM AS NEW.

bonus?
Click to expand...

That's the positive to DRM MS was talking about.
 
stryke said:
6zM5JoN.jpg
Click to expand...

Hahah is that his real account? If so that is simply amazing.
 
ZarraN said:
This sounds like you could build a theoretical family and share your games with up to ten people and buy one copy of a game share it for up to ten people ... or did I miss something?
Click to expand...

There has to be a reason why they keep using the word "family" and not just "family and friends" etc. It sounds like there will need to be some way of identifying them as actual family members.

Still a lot of unknowns.
 
sometimes said:
So without an internet connection there is no offline gaming?

So, for example, like when I moved house & I had to wait 2 weeks for the internet service to be connected - that would mean zero offline gaming for those 2 weeks?

if so, that is bizarre.
Click to expand...

Connect the console to your phone for 2mins to get 24hrs of game time? ;)
 
GlamFM said:
I guess Gamefly is done. Gamestop will probably figure something out, but I don´t see how GameFly stays alive.
Click to expand...

GameFly and Redbox somewhat (especially IF Sony follows suit)

Redbox still has the movie component to its business and now streaming, and with less and less physical BlockBuster stores they have more market share, but the gaming component is an important aspect of their business model
 
PinkCrayon said:
All of these policies are so poorly worded and half assed that it just reads like someone came up with it all yesterday and everyone just agreed with it because they were panicking. Good thing there will be a round table at E3 where we can clear it all up...
Click to expand...

This sarcasm, hats off sir.
 
ZarraN said:
This sounds like you could build a theoretical family and share your games with up to ten people and buy one copy of a game share it for up to ten people ... or did I miss something?
Click to expand...

I think this is people just hoping for a single positive in the midst of all the shit. I'm guessing there will be heaving restrictions. Stuff like all the accounts having to be originated on the same Xbone, or the same billing address, or hell even some kind of facial recognition type stuff. I don't think they are going to openly allow a way to game the system when they will only let you give your game one time and not get it back. People are just choosing to see it as the best possible outcome.

GlamFM said:
SONY will do the same on Monday - can´t wait for the reactions here.
Click to expand...

And they will be treated the exact same way... But let's not forget, they already confirmed there is no internet connection required. So.... If anything it will be different in that aspect. Either way if it's even close to the same I'll be done with consoles.
 
Well I am a 5 Years steam user, have a ton of games ( 200+), and only 4 or 5 I payed full price. My average spend is about US$ 20/Monty, going up. My ps3 is used basically for exclusives. I love that and don't really care a out lending, borrowing or reselling. I am a very satisfied customer.

Now, I as disapointed with the underpowered and US Centric xbone, but what kills me is This 1 day check. deal breaker. Ps4 can have used games restriction, I dont care, I am used to with steam and love having a big library, but online each 24h will break the ps4 deal also...
 
IdiotMyshkin said:
I'd never buy new that wasn't sealed. Where the hell was this?
Click to expand...

gamestop does it all the time.... its only been mildly reported of the games being played, as the response from gamestop on OPENED New games, is that of security reasons, and lack of Game placeholders on shelves.

but we all know those fuckers are playing that shit at night
 
Obeso said:
Well I am a 5 Years steam user, have a ton of games ( 200+), and only 4 or 5 I payed full price. My average spend is about US$ 20/Monty, going up. My ps3 is used basically for exclusives. I love that and don't really care a out lending, borrowing or reselling. I am a very satisfied customer.

Now, I as disapointed with the underpowered and US Centric xbone, but what kills me is This 1 day check. deal breaker. Ps4 can have used games restriction, I dont care, I am used to with steam and love having a big library, but online each 24h will break the ps4 deal also...
Click to expand...

I believe they have explicitly stated it won't. Not sure how people expect sony to be able to have this kind of drm without it though.

GlamFM said:
SONY will do the same on Monday - can´t wait for the reactions here.



No.
Click to expand...

How would this work without an online requirement? What would stop a bunch of people from just not connecting their ps3s to the internet, buying one disc, then everyone installing and playing off it?
 
If the used game thing is up to the publisher, does that mean that even the publishers that opt out of if require you to go to a "select retailer" to make the sale.

Is selling privately to another individual completely off limits? If not, how does the other party know if the game is locked or not by the publisher?
 
maquiladora said:
There has to be a reason why they keep using the word "family" and not just "family and friends" etc. It sounds like there will need to be some way of identifying them as actual family members.

Still a lot of unknowns.
Click to expand...

It could be something crazy like it only works for Xbox Ones on the same subnet.

I wouldn't expect something like that but it is a way to physically limit it to the same household in most cases, at least for the average tech level of their customer base.

GlamFM said:
SONY will do the same on Monday - can´t wait for the reactions here.
Click to expand...

I think the reaction will be skyrocketing membership in the PC master race.
 
NoirVisage said:
Another one, would it make your year if Sony went this route as well? I for one am holding out hope that they won't, and there's way nore pointing to them NOT going that route, then we ever got from MS.
Click to expand...

Here's hoping they don't also ... and judging by how they've managed themselves so far .. Listened to Devs, Indie Game Dev's consulted, Games ONLY console, decent PR (well...http://www.psu.com/a019661/PS4-E3-teaser-prepares-us-for-Megatons-and-more) ... here's hoping ..

But if not ... It'll be hi-ho-hi-ho .. a-PC Building I'll go ...
 
fuzzy.dunlop said:
Is selling privately to another individual completely off limits? If not, how does the other party know if the game is locked or not by the publisher?
Click to expand...
There is a possible loop hole, but it requires you to a) add the buyer to your friends list and then b) wait 30 days, to perform the licence transfer that c) the buyer could never ever get rid of.

So in other words, yes, private sales are off limits.
 
fuzzy.dunlop said:
Is selling privately to another individual completely off limits? If not, how does the other party know if the game is locked or not by the publisher?
Click to expand...

The only way you could get around it I guess would be to add the buyer to your friends list when the sale is proposed, and complete the transaction 30 days later, effectively making it too much trouble for most people.

Edit: beaten
 
fuzzy.dunlop said:
If the used game thing is up to the publisher, does that mean that even the publishers that opt out of if require you to go to a "select retailer" to make the sale.

Is selling privately to another individual completely off limits? If not, how does the other party know if the game is locked or not by the publisher?
Click to expand...

Selling private is completely gone. The only possibility is selling to a friend who's been on your friends list for 30 days and even then it can only transfer once.

I'm pretty sure there are no used games at all. They specifically stay away from the wording of used games. All they ever mention is trading in games and reselling games at approved retailers, which that can even be stopped publishers where you cant resell games at all. It says nothing about used games. With the way they were talking at the reveal mixed with this info I have a feeling that resold games are just considered brand new games again. They seem to think of the discs as nothing more than an option to download the game.
 
You´re just reading SONYs statements wrong - they also said this to KOTAKU:

UPDATE: More relief... At a roundtable this morning, Sony's game studios chief, Shuhei Yoshida, told reporters that any requirement for users to register a game online in order to play it would be left to game publishers. Sony won't require that.
Click to expand...

Sounds familiar?

Crakatak187 said:
You're pretty sure there. I'm guessing you are an insider :)
Click to expand...

Absolutely not.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Elden Ring Nightreign sold 2 million in 24 hours.
2 3 4
151
760
Woopah replied
POSTAL 2 Redux announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
News Trailer 
7
101
Connificent replied
Xbox Indie showcase February 24
News  2
50
3K
intbal replied
Nintendo and the Switch 2 is reminding me of Microsoft and the Xbox One reveal
2 3 4 5
214
2K
GigaBowser replied
9 Years of Shadows coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One in Q2 2025
News 
4
849
El Muerto replied
Top Bottom