Xbox One Does A 180 (Or 360?) No DRM, Used Game Restrictions, Region Locking, Or Internet Required.
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Xbox One Will Not Require Internet, Restrict Used Games
No more game lending restrictions, daily check-ins or region locks.
by Andrew GoldfarbJune 19, 2013
Microsoft has changed its policies regarding Xbox One’s internet requirement, used game restrictions and more. Contrary to the details announced earlier this month, Xbox One will no longer require an internet connection or need to check in every 24 hours; instead, internet will only be required when initially setting up the console.
Xbox One will also no longer restrict used games, and will instead allow discs to be exchanged in the same way they are on Xbox 360 with no additional restrictions for trade-ins or lending games to friends. The system is also said to no longer be region locked and all downloaded games will function the same way whether your console is connected or not.
Microsoft's decision follows mass confusion following the announcement of Xbox One in May. At E3 last week, Sony announced similar policies for PlayStation 4, which will not require an internet connection or periodic authentication and does not restrict used games.
IGN has reached out to Microsoft for confirmation and clarification and will update this article with any comment we receive.
- IGN
No more game lending restrictions, daily check-ins or region locks.
by Andrew GoldfarbJune 19, 2013
Microsoft has changed its policies regarding Xbox One’s internet requirement, used game restrictions and more. Contrary to the details announced earlier this month, Xbox One will no longer require an internet connection or need to check in every 24 hours; instead, internet will only be required when initially setting up the console.
Xbox One will also no longer restrict used games, and will instead allow discs to be exchanged in the same way they are on Xbox 360 with no additional restrictions for trade-ins or lending games to friends. The system is also said to no longer be region locked and all downloaded games will function the same way whether your console is connected or not.
Microsoft's decision follows mass confusion following the announcement of Xbox One in May. At E3 last week, Sony announced similar policies for PlayStation 4, which will not require an internet connection or periodic authentication and does not restrict used games.
IGN has reached out to Microsoft for confirmation and clarification and will update this article with any comment we receive.
- IGN
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Are you kidding me?
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Lank?
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YES!
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nawledge_? wrote: »Lank?
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Well, now IGN is backtracking because its not confirmed. The article now has all kinds of "allegedlies" and "reportedlies" and ? .
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Them ? Got Scared No One Was Gonna Buy That ? And They Were Right...Greedy ?
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Wait till Ms gives the announcement. Ign sometimes talks out of their ass.
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I knew it was coming eventually but not that fast.
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Its official now.
Microsoft has changed its policies regarding Xbox One’s internet requirement, used game restrictions and more. Contrary to the details announced earlier this month, Microsoft has now confirmed news originally reported on Giant Bomb that Xbox One will no longer require an internet connection or need to check in every 24 hours; instead, internet will only be required when initially setting up the console.
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I guess Xbox one is backtrackwards compatible.
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Well might be back on the xbone bandwagon now
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LOL @ them changing damn near everything able the console cause of the L's they were taking to Sony on a global stage. ? . they can drop $100 too while they're at it..
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I knew it was coming but not this fast
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So much for the forward thinking console of the future lmao
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whichever console is the cheapest...
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Focus bout to go on a post editing/deleting spree in the E3 thread.
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earth two superman wrote: »So much for the forward thinking console of the future lmao
Yea, it actually does suck, because now disk will be required to be in the system to play again they just said. I wonder what other benefits will be lost. -
I'm sad to hear this, i was really hoping to see less euro ? online.
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Don't worry, it's very likely they'll say something different by Labor Day at the latest.
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How long before they drop kinect 2.0 out of the picture?
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How long before they drop kinect 2.0 out of the picture?
Kinect is a success tho. Where's Move? -
MS apologists are the real losers here.
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Been wondering for years why more companies don't do ? like this: user base spazzes the ? out, change if it isn't already in production.
PS3 competed at 600 dollars, so I don't see the price tag being much of a hindrance.
