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Microsoft Backtracks on Xbox One's 24 Hour connection and game sharing requirements

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http://kotaku.com/microsoft-is-removing-xbox-one-drm-514390310?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook&utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow

Key blurb:
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.


so the two biggest flaws I saw with the XBOne are now removed (wise move!), now the debate is back on: is the PS4 still the better buy?
Jun 19 2013 5:49PM
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Brule.
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Yet they still have the Kinect-like system that watches you whenever you are near the console?
Jun 19 2013 5:51PM
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Broommasta
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lol yes
Jun 19 2013 5:56PM
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homestar
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They are pretty even in my mind. The PS4 is still 100$ cheaper though...
Jun 19 2013 5:57PM
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MilaKunis
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Only because it comes with a kinect. I think that this makes a huge difference and now the games will decide the better system
Jun 19 2013 5:59PM
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lineskier10
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fuck microsoft and xbox, i guarantee the xbox one will have some red ring bullshit after about a year whereas the ps4s will last forever like every playstation ever made
Jun 19 2013 6:01PM
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turducken
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I don't care that they're removed, I'm still supporting the Xbox One. The reason Microsoft implemented those restrictions is what annoys me the most - they wanted to control your system. They've lost my trust, so I won't buy it.
Jun 19 2013 6:02PM
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TOAST.
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much better.

and for the camera thing, what would happen if you put a piece of tape over it, would it still function as a gaming system fine?
Jun 19 2013 6:02PM
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.qzyxya
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the whole idea is taht they can make the games not work if the camera is not on/has tape on it/etc.
Jun 19 2013 6:08PM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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It's a fucking video game system. People up in arms about this shit is literally the fucking lamest thing ever. Go the fuck outside. Go fuck some girl. Go hang out with your friends. Go work out. Literally just about anything is better than sitting on your ass playing videogames all day. The debates over these two new systems is so fucking stupid and annoying.
Jun 19 2013 6:08PM
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Broommasta
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calm down bud. jesus.
Jun 19 2013 6:18PM
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TOAST.
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Your right playing video games keeps you from all of that. idiot.

Jun 19 2013 6:19PM
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MLB
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No, it's like closing the door after the horse got out. I would have more respect for them if they stuck to their guns. The indie developers still don't like it or want to work with it.

The gamer love just isn't there. They don't care about making a great gaming system, they care about milking the cow and that's it. When I buy a game it becomes my property, and I should be able to do what I want with it (within resonable limits). When I buy a game, I don't want a contract with it. If the industry has a hard time selling games, well tough shit. Make better games and they will sell. Don't try and punish us for being stagnant.
Jun 19 2013 6:22PM
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Miomo
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I had a PS2 that broke
Jun 19 2013 6:25PM
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scratchproteen
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no thats not true....you can face it towards a wall and it works fine.
Jun 19 2013 6:28PM
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PS3 Update Bricks Units

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420664,00.asp
Jun 19 2013 6:38PM
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COCKTOMUS_PRIME
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You sir are a dick
Jun 19 2013 10:19PM
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gusestomp
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still not going to get one. ha
Jun 19 2013 10:20PM
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7springsprod
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One of my friends pointed it out that maybe they planned on putting those stupid requirements on expecting an uproar (which happened) so they could just take them off. All for some extra attention, which worked in my opinion.
Jun 19 2013 10:35PM
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.qzyxya
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The whole idea was that it had some software to detect how many people were using it I'm pretty sure. But I agree with JakeAssBeatClap... who gives a shit they're both going to be shitty consoles no point in arguing
Jun 19 2013 10:39PM
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SkiBum.
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Yay I sit it my moms basement and play nerd games.


Maybe you should go out and try to get laid...
Jun 19 2013 10:41PM
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1337
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I don't even own a gaming system besides a PC, just posting this as it was a big deal among those that were interested
Jun 19 2013 10:44PM
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daannnnieel
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there is no debate yet. Holy fuck, just wait until they come out and then make your decision.
Jun 19 2013 10:48PM
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CheddarJack
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holy shit what's up your ass tonight?
Jun 19 2013 11:25PM
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Stose
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They already said a while ago it doesn't watch you
Jun 19 2013 11:36PM
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Holte
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Suppose it will be another 4 months before they add optional kinect.
Jun 19 2013 11:40PM
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PeppermillReno
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Dude all your posts are the same hating ass bullshit. Grow up and get a life and take your own advice.

I rarely play video games these days and they don't hold my attention like old ones used to but I still want a new system. I've bought different versions of all the games I play (college football, nhl, COD) 2-3 times on 360/PS3 and am ready to have them on a new kick ass system. Won't preorder or camp outside but if I have a few hundred bucks to spare when they are out I'm gonna buy a system. Getting a new system is fun as fuck I can tell you when and where I got each of my Nintendo, Super NIntendo, Sega, Sega Saturn, PS1, Dreamcast, Xbox, PS2, 360, PS3 and on and on. Those are some of my happiest memories as a kid. I remember getting Nintendo for chirstmas when I was 5 and being pumped as hell. I remember copping PS3 at 1am in Walmart in Reno after a big win. Awesome memories.

Funny thing is my life actually isn't that social right now and it makes me play video games less b/c I don't have roomates and am not in college anymore and there isn't a friend around to play a game of madden with living downstairs or next door. If I was still in college or lived with friends or just hung out in peoples apartments a lot like when I was younger I am sure I'd play video games 10x as much as I do.
Jun 20 2013 2:27AM
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MNS
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I go to university, live on my own, bang my girlfriend all the time, just spent the last 7 days kiteboarding everyday all day, and now I'm going back to Canada with a 1.75L of shitty duty free vodka with which I intend to get losered off of with friends and rage hard. Then the next morning when I'm hung over, I'm going to play some call of duty. Then go to work at a gym desk I work at, then work out after.

I don't see why throwing some call of duty in that mix is a big deal. With any luck, my hometown friends will be online and I can game and talk about stuff with them at the same time.
Jun 20 2013 2:36AM
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eheath
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You got it, people like SkiBum are generalizing that everyone who buys new video game systems is someone who sit in their parents basement every day all day playing games. These people do exist, its not pretty. I lived with one once, just a random sublet and this dude never left the house, just played xbox and ate my food. There is nothing wrong with gaming a little bit, its the same as watching tv or going online or reading a book (minus reading usually increases knowledge) its just something you to do relax.

That being said, if skate 4 comes out on ps4 in the next year, i may buy one so i can play that and have a sweet multi-media device that connects to the internet (espn, youtube, hulu, netflix) that also plays blurays. All that for $399? solid deal.
Jun 20 2013 2:42AM
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HungryHypocrite
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someone could make serious cash if they made a little plastic clip that clicks over the kinect when you dont play it.
Jun 20 2013 2:53AM
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.Apex.
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Now I just see them as weak, Never back down! I'm still gonna buy a PS4 but now out of spite.
Jun 20 2013 3:01AM
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rockersteez
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Did something terrible happen in your life? Being serious, because you're been a giant douche on the internet in some of your recent posts.


Hopefully you feel better and there are better times ahead. Feel better.
Jun 20 2013 3:43AM
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rockersteez
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Honestly kind of figure that. Also if you make something sound extra shitty to start with, you can make it less shitty, but still give people something shitty.


If I'm going to steal your land I tell you I'm going to steal 10 acres when really I only want 1. When I only take 1 acre you feel like you've gained a victory.


I fucking love the controller on xbox but playstation has remained solid through nearly 20 years of business. I played the fuck out of the ps2 and wouldn't mind going back to PS. Save money on live, reliable systems, and other things.
Jun 20 2013 3:47AM
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T.M.O.N.E.Y
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Ranting about something you don't really care about is kinda lame ..... You should probably " go the fuck outside , go fuck some girl , go work out " literally anything is better then sitting on your ass complaining about video game systems you think is the lamest thing ever
Jun 20 2013 4:16AM
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Nieds
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I was getting an Xbox one either way but this seems like a smart move on Microsoft's part. Forza 5 is just too much too lose to switch to Ps4.
Jun 20 2013 4:20AM
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Downtofilm
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Hate to burst your bubble but Im almost 100% sure that there wont be a Skate 4, they're a lot of rumours on the interwebz but I have spoken with a friend who helped develop skate 3 (hes in the intro) CLAIM!!1!!ONE!!!, anyways, he said that there wont be another one, he could have been pulling my leg though.
Jun 20 2013 5:16AM
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JzD.
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They don't have anything on Xbox 360 games being able to be played on Xbox One do they?
Jun 20 2013 9:20AM
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shane.t
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I hate these posts because I want to believe it soooo bad
Jun 20 2013 9:37AM
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Mr.Sloth
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Ding
Jun 20 2013 10:05AM
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Petey.
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Sounds like the perfect opportunity to make claims like "Look at the extent to which we heard our consumers cries!"
Jun 20 2013 10:12AM
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GayWolf420
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lol people that get butthurt over people talking about video games are just as worse as the people who are super into it.
Jun 20 2013 10:16AM
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Astomp
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What a bunch of renegers.
Jun 20 2013 11:55AM
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youngdtay
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I do all of that, and I play video games, and I was pissed off when microsoft first unveiled all these shitty features. I don't understand the point you're trying to make, playing video games =/= only playing video games and doing nothing else with your life.
Jun 20 2013 12:20PM
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J.D.
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I thought they changed their minds about the Kinect having to always be on?
Jun 20 2013 12:29PM
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Naptown
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I broke 3 PS2's
Jun 20 2013 12:34PM
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Olimar
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EA dropped skate like a couple months after skate 3 was released because they are the shittiest company on the face of this planet and they needed to make budget cuts.
Jun 20 2013 12:44PM
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CrotchKiller
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isn't gonna ba a skate 4
Jun 20 2013 1:59PM
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Downtofilm
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I know I know,

But this is a legitimate source, go play the intro tutorial level, hes there with Jason Lee
Jun 20 2013 2:13PM
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eheath
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well... fuck
Jun 20 2013 2:40PM
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northeast
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this.
Jun 20 2013 2:43PM
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