Microsoft defends the Xbox One's used game policy

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In an interview with Ars Technica, Microsoft's marketing chief for Xbox, Yusuf Mehdi, has defended the licensing and used game policies of the Xbox One, stating that the reaction from gamers was "kind of as we expected". In the long run, he expects that gamers will see the benefits of the policies on the console, as the gaming market shifts to digital-only in favor of physical discs.

He said that Microsoft is "trying to do something pretty big in terms of moving the industry forward for console gaming into the digital world", adding that "we believe digital is better". In the future, Mehdi believes that the move to all-digital will provide the capabilities for different licensing models, although for the time being it's a "big change" that Microsoft needs to educate users about to "make sure that people understand".

Speaking directly about the situation surrounding Microsoft's controversial Xbox One used game policy, Mehdi stated that they weren't simply "giving in" to publishers with the policy, instead they were trying to balance the needs of consumers ("first and foremost") as well as publishers, retailers, and Microsoft themselves.

"Within that, we've tried to optimize, and I think we've found a great balance across all of those dimensions. But there are tradeoffs. We do want to support everyone in that system, beginning with the consumer. But we want publishers to get paid for the great IP they work on. We want retailers to be able to drive and sell our products and make a profit. So we are trying to balance across all those."

Medhi also clarified the situation regarding the sharing of your Xbox One game library with up to ten "family members", despite not being able to give all the details at this stage. According to him, a "family member" doesn't actually have to live in your house - they could be 3,000 miles away - and you'll be able to link/add Xbox Live accounts to access your shared game library, although only one person can play a copy of a shared game at the same time.

Finally, Mehdi also said it was "hard to say" what the reaction from the greater community will be over the Xbox One's various restrictions and policies.

"I think it's fair to say there's a segment of consumers at this show in particular who really pay attention, who are very passionate about all aspects of gaming, and that we listen to closely. In a broader set of community, people don't pay attention to a lot of the details. We've seen it in the research, we've seen it in a lot of the data points."

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AchePosted:

I honestly think it is a very stupid policy.

I don't think it was thought through very well.

ZaTeexiCrownzxPosted:

Only a junky would trust microsoft after the NSA scandal. DON'T SUPPORT MICROSOFT!

SpanishPosted:

roekzors
Spanish
roekzors
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FriskyPanda
Lurer
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Well you should your just gonna waste your money if your paying for it


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Sony
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roekzorsPosted:

Spanish
roekzors
Spanish
FriskyPanda
Lurer
Ankoku I don't care i'm getting both systems. I been with Xbox since i was a little kid so i will not leave it.


Well you should your just gonna waste your money if your paying for it


LOL kid. have fun getting hacked again. microsoft's stock has been going up more than sony's, theres has been falling. im sure your to young to even know what I'm saying so just go away and suck my **** and ill shove it down your throat for ya


LOL!! Fail... at least check stock prices before you say fales info.... here sony's stock have been going up... while microsoft has been going down...

Microsoft lol
http://i42.tinypic.com/2rnc11l.png

Sony
http://i43.tinypic.com/2zokaq0.png


But look whose stock is still on top.


So.... your telling me... what ever company has the highest stock is the best company..... wow you are dumb... but okay...
well guys according to roekzors apple is better than Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.. Combined.


I am not saying that at all. BUT you guys are comparing the two companies based on their stocks.

SpanishPosted:

roekzors
Spanish
FriskyPanda
Lurer
Ankoku I don't care i'm getting both systems. I been with Xbox since i was a little kid so i will not leave it.


Well you should your just gonna waste your money if your paying for it


LOL kid. have fun getting hacked again. microsoft's stock has been going up more than sony's, theres has been falling. im sure your to young to even know what I'm saying so just go away and suck my **** and ill shove it down your throat for ya


LOL!! Fail... at least check stock prices before you say fales info.... here sony's stock have been going up... while microsoft has been going down...

Microsoft lol
http://i42.tinypic.com/2rnc11l.png

Sony
http://i43.tinypic.com/2zokaq0.png


But look whose stock is still on top.


So.... your telling me... what ever company has the highest stock is the best company..... wow you are dumb... but okay...
well guys according to roekzors apple is better than Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.. Combined.

roekzorsPosted:

Spanish
FriskyPanda
Lurer
Ankoku I don't care i'm getting both systems. I been with Xbox since i was a little kid so i will not leave it.


Well you should your just gonna waste your money if your paying for it


LOL kid. have fun getting hacked again. microsoft's stock has been going up more than sony's, theres has been falling. im sure your to young to even know what I'm saying so just go away and suck my **** and ill shove it down your throat for ya


LOL!! Fail... at least check stock prices before you say fales info.... here sony's stock have been going up... while microsoft has been going down...

Microsoft lol
http://i42.tinypic.com/2rnc11l.png

Sony
http://i43.tinypic.com/2zokaq0.png


But look whose stock is still on top.

SpanishPosted:

FriskyPanda
Lurer
Ankoku I don't care i'm getting both systems. I been with Xbox since i was a little kid so i will not leave it.


Well you should your just gonna waste your money if your paying for it


LOL kid. have fun getting hacked again. microsoft's stock has been going up more than sony's, theres has been falling. im sure your to young to even know what I'm saying so just go away and suck my **** and ill shove it down your throat for ya


LOL!! Fail... at least check stock prices before you say fales info.... here sony's stock have been going up... while microsoft has been going down...

Microsoft lol
http://i42.tinypic.com/2rnc11l.png

Sony
http://i43.tinypic.com/2zokaq0.png

SwiftPosted:

They are just trying to clear up a mess they have made.

But they are doing a crappy job.

pigPosted:

bullsht

FriskyPandaPosted:

Lurer
Ankoku I don't care i'm getting both systems. I been with Xbox since i was a little kid so i will not leave it.


Well you should your just gonna waste your money if your paying for it


LOL kid. have fun getting hacked again. microsoft's stock has been going up more than sony's, theres has been falling. im sure your to young to even know what I'm saying so just go away and suck my dick and ill shove it down your throat for ya