skummgummigubbe Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 It's being reported that Microsoft is about to reverse all of its controversial Xbox One DRM policies. According to “multiple sources” cited by the Giant Bomb, Microsoft will undo everything that fans have been getting upset about since the console was announced a few weeks ago, outrage that reached its climax during E3 2013. Here’s an easy-to-digest breakdown of what that means: 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 Giant Bomb believes that Microsoft will accompany the announcement with wording to the effect of, “We've been closely listening to consumer feedback.” Even more interesting, it’s said that this announcement will come today. Speaking on Twitter the author of the piece said, "I do not publish stuff I am not confident in. Yes, it is sourced anonymously, but I vet vigorously." He added, "Could I be wrong? Yes. But I don't publish stuff like this very often." Brace yourselves. Edit: Oddly, What Hi-Fi is carrying the same story, from seperate sources. source http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-15306-Rumour--Microsoft-to-Reverse-Xbox-One-DRM-Policies.html View full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Of Harts Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 If this is true, then Microsoft will NEED to announce this! YouTube, Xbox Dashboard, forums, etc. This needs to be known! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWaffles Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I swear to god this better be true or I will fly to america, go to their headquarters and B*CTHSLAP THE DESIGNER OF XBOX ONE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Director Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Heh heh. They should call it the X-Box One 80 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l Xenoes l Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if they announce this in an article and the title is "GOTCHA *****!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinetysBorn Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Well, if they really plan on doing this then they better make a big announcement of it. Gain some customers back either now or never. Personally I don't really like this at all. I'm perfectly fine with all the decisions Microsoft made with this. I don't like the kinect or the x1's pricing, but other than that I'm fine with everything else. Now I won't be able to play games anytime I want to (without a disc or having to worry about disc scratches) because the majority is scared to move forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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