New Xbox requires an always-on connection to block used games, says report | The Verge - 0 views
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Spider Man on 06 Feb 13It is being reported that the newest Xbox console will have online DRM (Digital Restrictions Management). DRM is technology that puts restrictions on media such as software, games, music, etc. that limits how the buyer is able to use and share the media that he or she bought. This means that the Xbox will always need to have an active internet connection to be able to use the games that you buy, even if the game itself does not require internet connection. The point of this is to prevent to prevent the resale of used games. However, this will mean that people can not share games with eachother, play if the internet goes out or they they do not have the internet at all. This will increase the sale of new games giving the companies more profits. However, this may backfire on Microsoft, as many gamers may not purchase the new console as a form of boycott, reducing Microsoft's profit until the DRM is removed.
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Spider Man on 06 Feb 13This is a very great report, keep up the great work Spider Man
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Matthew Fantauzzi on 06 Feb 13Uncle Ben would be proud