At
first the new Microsoft next gen console, the Xbox One was supposed to “watermark”
games to the first console they ever be played in, restricting the lending and
selling of second hand games, at the same time someone at Microsoft though that
it would also be a good idea that you, the proud owner of a brand new Xbox One
needed to at least once a day connect online in order to play the games you
bought, now apparently the thought thinks twice and are now abandoning that
bright idea.
The
idea that you couldn’t buy second hand games, lend or be lend a game was absurd
but even more or at least equally absurd was the idea that on needed internet
connection to play, that’s just preposterous, and yes I know it’s cool to play death
match, tournaments or catch the flag online but it isn’t fulcrum to the gaming
experience.
Because
a lot and I mean a lot of people made such a big thing out of this “improvements”,
Microsoft as recanted from their “brilliant” idea and came up with the
following statement via their website.
In
the end of the statement they say that are still going to start selling the new
console later on this year, but with these changes…
Statement:
Last
week at E3, the excitement, creativity and future of our industry was on
display for a global audience.
For
us, the future comes in the form of Xbox One, a system designed to be the best
place to play games this year and for many years to come. As is our heritage
with Xbox, we designed a system that could take full advantage of advances in
technology in order to deliver a breakthrough in game play and entertainment.
We imagined a new set of benefits such as easier roaming, family sharing, and
new ways to try and buy games. We believe in the benefits of a connected,
digital future.
Since
unveiling our plans for Xbox One, my team and I have heard directly from many
of you, read your comments and listened to your feedback. I would like to take
the opportunity today to thank you for your assistance in helping us to reshape
the future of Xbox One.
You
told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered
on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion
is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to
play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world.
So,
today I am announcing the following changes to Xbox One and how you can play,
share, lend, and resell your games exactly as you do today on Xbox 360. Here is
what that means:
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.
We
appreciate your passion, support and willingness to challenge the assumptions
of digital licensing and connectivity. While we believe that the majority of
people will play games online and access the cloud for both games and
entertainment, we will give consumers the choice of both physical and digital
content. We have listened and we have heard loud and clear from your feedback
that you want the best of both worlds.
Thank
you again for your candid feedback. Our team remains committed to listening,
taking feedback and delivering a great product for you later this year.
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