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ironmanDX on 23 May 2013
happydolphin said:
ironmanDX said:
happydolphin said:
Nsanity said:
Was this already posted? http://www.examiner.com/article/sony-dodges-ps4-used-game-questions-3

One of the smartest moves Sony could do right now is to keep quiet on the issue and keep an eye on the market, making the DRM scheme a removable option for a worst case scenario.

They wouldn't lose out if they did have a DRM function of some design similar to the Xbox ONE. It would make the playing field even. As wfz as has also said, the 3rd party gaming companies/studios are a massive factor here. A factor we often forget about. They are accountable for around %80 of all game sales on the ps3 and 360... The PS4 or Xbox ONE can not survive without them.

I think they'll do it... Still a chance they want the advantage of no DRM though.

Keep in mind, though Sony and MS depend greatly on 3rd parties, 3rd parties in return depend greatly on gamers. And gamers don't like DRM. In terms of business dependency, DRM is a loss.


Gamers and games rely on each other this early into a new gen. You're not going to buy a console with only 2-5 games as appose to one with 15-20. Especially if those games are the CoD's and GTA's. The WiiU is an example of this.



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NobleTeam360 on 24 May 2013

I hope not.



yo_john117 on 24 May 2013

Honestly it's just too early to know one way or the other for both The One and PS4. There's so much misinformation out there plus contradictory information that it would be completely and absolutely irrational to decide right now which console/not console to get.

Making any rash decision right now makes no sense.

Basically everyone needs to take a freaking chill pill and wait. Wait until the company specifically lays out exactly how everything will work with the final product.



NYCrysis on 24 May 2013
ClassicGamingWizzz said:
kitler53 said:
so excited to try and drag sony into this i see you forget to finish reading the statement.

its like the fifth thread i see them try to put sony in the same boat than microsoft.

lits like when people keep saying sony will try to add a monthly fee if people wants to play online cause if microsoft does it , why the hell should sony not do it !!! people say it since i am registered in vgchartz lol


Oh well i guess its to get the neg. away from the x1 even though it's basically fact vs rumor.



Troll_Whisperer on 24 May 2013

False alarm. I'm relieved.



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Chark on 24 May 2013

Go home Jaywood, you're drunk.



Before the PS3 everyone was nice to me :(

ethomaz on 24 May 2013

You need some rest Jaywood



NoCtiS_NoX on 24 May 2013

"Non-gaming entertainment properties". lolol

That is the funniest part of the underlined sentences/paragraph. XD



Rafux on 24 May 2013
o_O.Q said:
lol the air feels thick with anticipation for sony to confirm it

then xbox fans can rest a little easier


Why would Xbox fans will rest easier? This is bad for everyone.



chapset on 24 May 2013
ironmanDX said:
happydolphin said:
ironmanDX said:
happydolphin said:
Nsanity said:
Was this already posted? http://www.examiner.com/article/sony-dodges-ps4-used-game-questions-3

One of the smartest moves Sony could do right now is to keep quiet on the issue and keep an eye on the market, making the DRM scheme a removable option for a worst case scenario.

They wouldn't lose out if they did have a DRM function of some design similar to the Xbox ONE. It would make the playing field even. As wfz as has also said, the 3rd party gaming companies/studios are a massive factor here. A factor we often forget about. They are accountable for around %80 of all game sales on the ps3 and 360... The PS4 or Xbox ONE can not survive without them.

I think they'll do it... Still a chance they want the advantage of no DRM though.

Keep in mind, though Sony and MS depend greatly on 3rd parties, 3rd parties in return depend greatly on gamers. And gamers don't like DRM. In terms of business dependency, DRM is a loss.


Gamers and games rely on each other this early into a new gen. You're not going to buy a console with only 2-5 games as appose to one with 15-20. Especially if those games are the CoD's and GTA's. The WiiU is an example of this.

You really think that if Sony decide to not implement DRM on their console third parties will stop supporting them lol, no COD no GTA lol, to get a few millions back from second hand market they will drop the hundred of million they get from selling games on a Sony console



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