PS4 to regulate used games like Xbox One - report

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Sony's PlayStation 4 will feature similar DRM for used game purchases to Xbox One, according to a report.

Sony has been less vocal on the matter than Microsoft, allowing the latter firm to draw much of flak on the controversial topic since its May 21 Xbox One reveal.
Geoff Keighley on Gametrailers claims to have 'heard' that Sony is likely to enforce similar used game policies to its rival.

"Sony has sort of been seen as this kind of white knight so far that's not going to restrict used games. Based on some of the things I'm hearing, I don't think that's entirely true, because I can't see publishers allowing one system to do one thing and one the other."

Microsoft has confirmed that all Xbox One games will require mandatory installation onto the system's hard drive and, to install the same disc onto another user's drive, a fee must be paid.

But several statements from multiple Microsoft reps have failed to rectify ongoing confusion - and outrage - over the use of second-hand games on the console.

Reports claim that a new system will be put into place that sees revenues taken at retail for used game sales shared between Microsoft, the retailer and the game's publisher. If true, this system wouldn't govern the private sale of used games, in which case it appears a used game activation fee will be applied.

Microsoft has moved to dismiss reports surrounding Xbox One's used games policies as "inaccurate and incomplete", adding that its yet to finalize its policies on the matter. "Xbox One is designed to support the trade in and resale of games," it assured gamers, however.

Sony has escaped much of the controversy despite having not confirmed its policies for used games on PS4, other than to say that it won't block second-hand game use.

When pushed on the issue in an interview with CVG, Sony's VP of Worldwide Studios Michael Denny would only acknowledge that the firm would do what it sees as "the right thing" by both consumers and the development community.

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MentalistPosted:

Frog God this stuff really annoys me, it just shows how greedy these big companies are...


Wouldn't you be? It sucks for the customers but if I was Sony, I'd try and get as much money as possible.

MentalistPosted:

Don't do it Sony, I have faith in you guys. Don't go for the money like XBOX One.

FrogPosted:

God this stuff really annoys me, it just shows how greedy these big companies are...

slapshot101Posted:

I don't think this could even work becuase PS4 doesn't ever have to connect to the internet, so you never have to get your games checked.

NasyrPosted:

-Tenth- I hope it does not do that, they are just hungry for your money.


Not half as much as Xbox are :)

ExoticWolfsPosted:

I hope to get a better PC, but I am also get Xbox One.

WokzePosted:

Jedi_Mind_Tricks Microsoft has confirmed that all Xbox One games will require mandatory installation onto the system's hard drive and, to install the same disc onto another user's drive, a fee must be paid.???
wow can you get any more hungry for money?


Can you blame them though, i mean if i owned microsoft, i would want all the money i could get, i think they are not thinking about the community much though, maybe if they actually thought about the customers and community they wouldn't actually do this, but o'well, i'd want the money aswell to be honest.

WokzePosted:

sticking with my pc and 360, i will get the xbox one, but not getting ps4, so its all good.

OrigamoPosted:

Jedi_Mind_Tricks Microsoft has confirmed that all Xbox One games will require mandatory installation onto the system's hard drive and, to install the same disc onto another user's drive, a fee must be paid.???
wow can you get any more hungry for money?


I also think Microsoft are being a bit greedy with this.

LiquidvladePosted:

liamcole123 Microsoft and Sony are getting too blinded by money, they don't realise that PC is there and will always be superior! Sooner or later, everybody will be a PC gamer, which will be sad as there are almost no immature kids on PC. Either way, the console race is slowing down!


PC is a better choice yeah (cheap games, upgradable etc) but not every 12 year old can afford a PC or have the knowledge to build one. Parents aren't going to go through that hassle, I play games on PC and they are great no doubt but consoles are not going to slow down one bit, that's for sure.


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