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Microsoft Xbox One to remove DRM Policies

6/19/2013

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UPDATE: Confirmed! The Xbox One will only require an internet connection on set up. Virtually everything else surrounding the DRM has been removed. Including regional restrictions. Go here for more information.

UPDATE: Xbox has added an update to the top of their Xbox One FAQ, seen below. Other news sites are reporting from their sources that Microsoft will make an announcement in the next few hours.
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It would appear the Xbox One will become the Xbox 180 due to a rumor that holds a lot of weight. Patrick Klepek wrote an article on Giant Bomb earlier today saying just this. His sources informed him Microsoft was going to move away from the controversial DRM announced at E3. This DRM has given the company a lot of bad press.

From Giant Bomb’s article, here is a break down of what these possible changes mean:

  • No more always online requirement
  • The console no longer has to check in every 24 hours
  • All game discs will work on Xbox One as they do on Xbox 360
  • An Internet connection is only required when initially setting up the console
  • All downloaded games will function the same when online or offline
  • No additional restrictions on trading games or loaning discs
  • Region locks have been dropped
According to his sources we should receive an official announcement from Microsoft very soon, possibly today. Microsoft was definitely beat up over this during E3. Sony taking advantage of this to get as much good P.R. as possible.THis is a positive change in Microsoft's recent attitude towards the gaming communities outcries over this console.

What do you think about these possible changes? Does this influence which console you will be buying this fall?

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