Don't be a defeatist. Sony is still sitting on this decision and NOW is the time that consumer opinion is most important. It isn't over until the fat lady sings (at E3).
MogCakes
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It's rumored that Sony has plans for it, and that it's currently on the fence. The uproar over the Xbox One has given them pause. NeoGAF has started a campaign to let them know consumers are NOT happy with this. On @yosp 's twitter there's a huge amount of tweets against this now.
According to NeoGAF the current decision at Sony isn't finalized, but is leaning towards 'no used games DRM'.
I'm not sure if my other comment's going to show up, so I'll post it in an established thread. On NeoGAF there's a movement to let Sony know that this crap is not going to go over well. There's a huge amount of tweets on @yosp 's twitter already, help them out! #PS4NoDRM #PS4USEDGAMES
Take to Twitter. Tweet @yosp and other channels that this is not okay. Use the hashtag #PS4NoDRM. NeoGAF has been on this, spread it around.
With the PS3/PS4, the issue is more technical. The PS4 is designed essentially as a PC, while the PS3 uses a very weird architecture that I assume costs a pretty penny to make an emulator for (if even possible). Gaikai cloud streaming may offer some form of BC on the PS4, but we'll need more word on that from Sony. No…
From the info on Polygon, smaller retailers are out of luck if MS requires a partnership to trade in used games. Amazon and Ebay vendors will also become useless. Sharing games between friends is still an issue with this.
The Futurama writers were not far off in their predictions; Apple, Google, Microsoft and I'm sure many other tech companies all wish they could do this, and the three companies listed seem intent on making it reality.
The point of used games is sharing and ultimately the cheaper price, so if MS can offer that then all is well. Steam does a good job of it, we'll see how this pans out once MS formally announces their plans.
That would be great. And if developers think they can nickel and dime consumers the way MS seems to be going with used games, people will just find other platforms that don't use such practices. Win win.
The consumer owes the developer nothing more than the initial product price. Your stance is clear though, and I see no point in continuing a circular banter. Good day.
Your response does nothing to convince me otherwise of my observation about you. If developers really do feel that way about their consumers, then it's no wonder the industry is in this state.
Well there's really nothing concrete left for me to argue, you have your opinions set in stone clearly. As I said I was pointing out the other side of the coin in the comments; if you're going to ignore that, then so be it, but I hope people who read this thread will take note of it. On that note, you seem to have an…
This thread isn't asking for a debate, it's a freaking survey.
People are raging about different but similar things, whether announced facts or the remaining uncertainties about the Xbox One. The article points it out as well, but if we had clear answers there would be less hysteria. I'm looking out for news on used games personally - and from what I've seen on Destructoid and…
As opposed to Gizmodo's Kyle Wagner and his 'you're just jealous' rant? Stephen's article here is informative and attempts to clear confusion about what's going on. It's neutral and even-handed, something Wagner has consistently failed to do. Even the negative articles about the Xbox one on Kotaku have nowhere near…
I'm not defending anyone so much as pointing out the other side of the coin, though you seem apt to ignore it. This article is being trashed everywhere except here.
I have traditionally used only windows because I've become very familiar with it. But I may yet become a linux user...
The X1 reveal gave many people the impression that Microsoft is no longer targeting them, hence the massive backlash. The complaints may be quelled at E3, but until then that impression will remain.