Microsoft preparing response to Xbox One DRM concerns

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Larry Hryb, director of programming for Xbox Live, recently stated that Microsoft is listening to negative feedback on Xbox One's digital rights management issues, and now it appears responses to those concerns will soon be provided.

Responding to a Twitter user, Hryb said he will provide answers for DRM concerns and reiterated that Microsoft is listening to consumer feedback and that he is working on a response to address concerns. Hryb didn't say, however, if consumer feedback would have any impact on Microsoft's plans for the recently announced console.

Microsoft hasn't been clear on the exact DRM restrictions imposed by its upcoming console, causing confusion about how often it has to be connected to the Internet to work. Additionally, the company has said it's working on a feature "to enable customers to trade in and resell games," though it won't reveal how that method works until later.

Users of the gaming website NeoGAF recently started a campaign to bombard Microsoft and Sony with feedback on DRM issues such as persistent Internet connections requirements and similar issues, prompting Hryb's statements that Microsoft is listening to feedback. Microsoft had been expected to address DRM concerns at its E3 press conference on June 10, though the backlash may have sped up those plans.

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oohPosted:

Liquidvlade Here is my opinion on this ordeal.

Consoles are not a handheld they are 95% of the time to remain at your place unless you travel (and you should be enjoying your vacation anyway, not playing) and if you're in school campus, you'll have internet.

I much rather install the game, not have to use a disc and use the internet to authenticate, I don't let people borrow games because they either don't take care of them or I don't get them back and on top of that why would I pay 60-70$ to let someone else play for free.

Sony can go two ways, either install the games using the disc to authenticate (which would keep people happy in a way) or do the same thing Microsoft is doing. I PERSONALLY (Opinion mmk?) prefer Microsoft's method. I prefer installing the game and swapping games without using a disc, makes it a little more convenient.

All these "Sony fanboys" bash Microsoft to no end. Well, Sony has NOT said anything about DRM, game installs, hard drive sizes and has not shown the console. What is Sony decides to screw up all of those? Don't say "they won't" until E3.

Microsoft has been listening as well and they are pretty good about fixing what people don't like.

DISCLAIMER: Once again, this is all my opinion, you can have yours as well.


My console is not connected to the internet. So clearly it's not always available. D e r p. Also, that's you, you're willing to blow too much money on a mediocre at best game in which you'll end up spending even more on in DLC.. I don't like a lot of the things they've revealed about the console so far. I'm not too interested in the PS4 either, though it's looking to be pretty good with it's advancements. I don't want to switch to PS simply because of the tenure i've had on xbox. Though the PS looks better, i'll probably end up with an Xbox. If I didn't know that all my money spent on DLC, games, and etc. on the 360 was going to complete waste, I'd for sure buy Xbox One. Knowing that it's actually debatable for me.

Da_BombPosted:

SCO
Snus
Wagering I'm okay with constant internet connection...


i would hate that bc i bring my xbox on vacation all the time and theres no internet in my car.


You play your xbox in your car? :O


When i was younger my dad was a truck driver and when he brought me along. I would play my ps2 in the back all the time.

OT: I have a great idea. How about people consider a ps4. So far they.have none of this bs. I don't know why everyone is so but hurt about all this crap. MS will realize they have made a mistake when sony and nintendo outsell them again.

LiquidvladePosted:

Here is my opinion on this ordeal.

Consoles are not a handheld they are 95% of the time to remain at your place unless you travel (and you should be enjoying your vacation anyway, not playing) and if you're in school campus, you'll have internet.

I much rather install the game, not have to use a disc and use the internet to authenticate, I don't let people borrow games because they either don't take care of them or I don't get them back and on top of that why would I pay 60-70$ to let someone else play for free.

Sony can go two ways, either install the games using the disc to authenticate (which would keep people happy in a way) or do the same thing Microsoft is doing. I PERSONALLY (Opinion mmk?) prefer Microsoft's method. I prefer installing the game and swapping games without using a disc, makes it a little more convenient.

All these "Sony fanboys" bash Microsoft to no end. Well, Sony has NOT said anything about DRM, game installs, hard drive sizes and has not shown the console. What is Sony decides to screw up all of those? Don't say "they won't" until E3.

Microsoft has been listening as well and they are pretty good about fixing what people don't like.

DISCLAIMER: Once again, this is all my opinion, you can have yours as well.

LostPosted:

I'm sure a lot of this will be cleared up at E3.

UpRyzerPosted:

Even
Sorcery
Wagering I'm okay with constant internet connection...


You may be okay with it, but the point is on a global scale it is NOT okay.


Yes, actually it is. 80% of the people with internet connection available are "always-connected" so it is really only a big deal to a small few. But then again it isn't; the Xbox One doesn't require "always-connected", it requires "connection once per day."


Connection once per day. That's still stupid and wrong. Guy has internet about to beat that one mission. Next day internet shuts off and no last mission. What then?

TechnologyPosted:

Even
Sorcery
Wagering I'm okay with constant internet connection...


You may be okay with it, but the point is on a global scale it is NOT okay.


Yes, actually it is. 80% of the people with internet connection available are "always-connected" so it is really only a big deal to a small few. But then again it isn't; the Xbox One doesn't require "always-connected", it requires "connection once per day."


Your kidding me, 20% is not a "small few". they say console sale could top 1 billion, that's 20 million pissed off customers. 20% loss in revue is a big deal, let's say you earn 30,000 (-20%) = 24,000, 20% wouldn't seem so small then, would it?

IgnorantChildrenPosted:

skathe665 They shouldn't be preparing an answer. They should already have one. This is ridiculous. They're PR is a f*cking joke. Someone needs to get fired.


They know how sensitive children like and most the people on here are. So they're preparing for the best way to break the bad news.

OdinPosted:

Sorcery
Wagering I'm okay with constant internet connection...


You may be okay with it, but the point is on a global scale it is NOT okay.


Yes, actually it is. 80% of the people with internet connection available are "always-connected" so it is really only a big deal to a small few. But then again it isn't; the Xbox One doesn't require "always-connected", it requires "connection once per day."

skathe665Posted:

They shouldn't be preparing an answer. They should already have one. This is ridiculous. They're PR is a f*cking joke. Someone needs to get fired.

bdgrPosted:

I think the xbox one is fine.


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