Why Microsoft feels DRM will not have much negative impact

[ViktorBKK]

CDiablo said:

ViktorBKK said:
I think it's the way they implemented it, that makes no sense. There are multiple online DRM platforms on PC(Steam, Origin, Uplay) and none of them require 24h check in. It's actually weeks before any of those clients require you to log in again for validation. 30 days or something like that would have been fine, along with a flat drop in game prices.

Then you wouldnt have used games. The problem is MS tried to find a way to have digital & cloud accessable games that you can also resell(and in certain cases give a cut of said sale to the publishers). I know you can put PC DRM clients in offline mode, but in doing this you can scam them for free singleplayer for you and many other friends. The 24 hour check in is strictly so that they can check to see if you sold a game, that you should no longer have access to it. Dont get me wrong I think the thing sucks but I understand what they are doing.

They could simply lower prices and eliminate used games completely. Then everyone would be happy. If games are 40 bucks at launch and 20 or less soon after that, then who cares about the used market? That is why people love Steam.

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