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MoHasanie on 06 February 2013
VGKing said:
EDGE seems REALLY confident that Xbox 720 will block used games while PS4 will not.....

This could make publishers happy and lead to XBox exclusives which in turn could lead to most people flocking to PS4 instead of Xbox, therefore these exclusives on Xbox wouldn't sell well.

Basically this is a bad idea. Microsoft and Sony hold the power, if publishers keep demanding they block used games, they need to say NO.


Why?? Sony and MS make games too and want to sell as many as possible. 



    

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NintendoPie on 06 February 2013

Rumors can kill a business just like that.
But I doubt this is true. We all know it most likely wont be, ever.



Chandler on 06 February 2013
torok said:
Chandler said:
I know you are joking, but what could third parties possibly take away from Nintendo to make them give in? L.O.L.S.A.D.

Actually, EA sent a video to Nintendo with a cute little puppy. They said they would shoot him dead if Wii U continues allowing used games. 


Sorry man, but Nintendo is the future, we have digital puppies. Can't shoot them Nintendogs.



Ongoing bet with think-man: He wins if MH4 releases in any shape or form on PSV in 2013, I win if it doesn't.

torok on 06 February 2013
Chandler said:

Sorry man, but Nintendo is the future, we have digital puppies. Can't shoot them Nintendogs.


Damn... Well, does Ninty has digital kitties and babies too? EA can be really cruel.



Bet with jetforcejiminy: PS4 will pass the Wii lifetime numbers.

Chandler on 06 February 2013
torok said:
Chandler said:

Sorry man, but Nintendo is the future, we have digital puppies. Can't shoot them Nintendogs.


Damn... Well, does Ninty has digital kitties and babies too? EA can be really cruel.


 

Yep, untouchable.



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VGKing on 06 February 2013
KeptoKnight said:
VGKing said:
EDGE seems REALLY confident that Xbox 720 will block used games while PS4 will not.....

This could make publishers happy and lead to XBox exclusives which in turn could lead to most people flocking to PS4 instead of Xbox, therefore these exclusives on Xbox wouldn't sell well.

Basically this is a bad idea. Microsoft and Sony hold the power, if publishers keep demanding they block used games, they need to say NO.


...u really think so? Developers love the sound of this.  Interview some developers and ask what do they think of this instead of relying on your opinions.

Can't play used games on Xbox 720? I guess I'll buy a PS4.

That's what the general consumer will say unless Microsoft hides this "feature" from people and puts it in very small print.



KeptoKnight on 06 February 2013
VGKing said:
KeptoKnight said:
VGKing said:
EDGE seems REALLY confident that Xbox 720 will block used games while PS4 will not.....

This could make publishers happy and lead to XBox exclusives which in turn could lead to most people flocking to PS4 instead of Xbox, therefore these exclusives on Xbox wouldn't sell well.

Basically this is a bad idea. Microsoft and Sony hold the power, if publishers keep demanding they block used games, they need to say NO.


...u really think so? Developers love the sound of this.  Interview some developers and ask what do they think of this instead of relying on your opinions.

Can't play used games on Xbox 720? I guess I'll buy a PS4.

That's what the general consumer will say unless Microsoft hides this "feature" from people and puts it in very small print.

PS4 will follow suit. I am more than sure. I even bet....



Weedlab on 06 February 2013

The power of rumors. Nothing short of amazing. It would really be bad for business if that were the case. It would be interesting to see what follow up rumors appear, or if the stock plummets further what action they'll take to address it.



 

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VGKing on 06 February 2013
KeptoKnight said:
VGKing said:
KeptoKnight said:
VGKing said:
EDGE seems REALLY confident that Xbox 720 will block used games while PS4 will not.....

This could make publishers happy and lead to XBox exclusives which in turn could lead to most people flocking to PS4 instead of Xbox, therefore these exclusives on Xbox wouldn't sell well.

Basically this is a bad idea. Microsoft and Sony hold the power, if publishers keep demanding they block used games, they need to say NO.


...u really think so? Developers love the sound of this.  Interview some developers and ask what do they think of this instead of relying on your opinions.

Can't play used games on Xbox 720? I guess I'll buy a PS4.

That's what the general consumer will say unless Microsoft hides this "feature" from people and puts it in very small print.

PS4 will follow suit. I am more than sure. I even bet....

EDGE seems confident Xbox will block used games while PS4 won't.

Sure, Sony holds some kind of patent related to this but that doesn't mean they'll use it. Microsoft is VERY anti-consumer while Sony is consumer friendly.

Microsoft requries you to pay for Xbox Live to play games online, Sony doesn't.
Playsation Plus offers FREE games, Xbox Live Gold doesn't.
Apps such as Netflix and Hulu require an Xbox Live subscription, on PS3 they don't require PS Plus.



bertlsenix on 06 February 2013
KeptoKnight said:
VGKing said:
EDGE seems REALLY confident that Xbox 720 will block used games while PS4 will not.....

This could make publishers happy and lead to XBox exclusives which in turn could lead to most people flocking to PS4 instead of Xbox, therefore these exclusives on Xbox wouldn't sell well.

Basically this is a bad idea. Microsoft and Sony hold the power, if publishers keep demanding they block used games, they need to say NO.


...u really think so? Developers love the sound of this.  Interview some developers and ask what do they think of this instead of relying on your opinions.

Sony,Microsoft AND every publisher hate the used gaming market.
It would be somehow weird if Sony isn't on the side of M$ with this...Sony was a lot earlier against it.
This is one thing they probably should and will work together with all publishers at the same time.
OR Sony just talked about this to get Microsoft into doing it first so Sony has the "good guy image" with the people...for now(and if its true)

I hope it becomes one day reality.
Online need and no used games - The days of piracy are over.Cause used games are worse than piracy because people who buy used games think they are doing something "good".But in reality they are even worse than the "real" software pirates.