Popular Post Lady Lilith Posted June 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2013 http://tech2.in.com/news/console/sony-officially-states-that-playstation-4-will-not-have-drm-against-used-games/875088 Sony has made it official that it won't be implementing any sort of DRM in the PlayStation 4 to stop the use of used-games The confirmation comes in the form of Sony retroactively having answered the question of used-game DRM. Kotaku had decided to contact Sony directly about the question, and the Sony representative pointed Kotaku towards a statement made by Sony studio chief Shuhei Yoshida back in February. According to Yoshida, "At a roundtable this morning, Sony's game studios chief, Shuhei Yoshida, told reporters that any requirement for users to register a game online in order to play it would be left to game publishers. Sony won't require that." DRM is up to the developers, says Sony Sony has been playing the PR game quite well with its next-gen console. Just recently, Sony boss Kazuo Hirai said that for the PlayStation 4, games come first. This comes in the wake of Microsoft's controversial Xbox One unveiling where the company talked about the Xbox One's TV capabilities for the majority of the event.At the D11 conference, Hirai said, "The most important thing we need to do is agree and understand that the PS4 is a great video game console that appeals to video gamers." He continued, "If we miss that part, I don't think we get the initial establishment of the console. That formula has worked for us with all our consoles, including the PS3."This doesn't mean that the PlayStation 4 won't have any non-gaming functionality, though. Hirai has said that the company will be revealing more non-gaming related functionality of the PS4 later."Providing other non-game content is an area we will reveal and talk about in the coming months, but it's first and foremost a video game console." Sony is bound to unveil more information about the PS4 at the upcoming E3. The PlayStation 4 is expected to hit stores later this year. In other news, PS4 wins next gen confirmed. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aranea Highwind Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Microsoft XBOX One lost the battle before it even started maybe they should quit while they still can to avoid further embarrassment lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Sony has already won just by showing up and not being as*holes !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myers Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 This doesn't stop EA from implementing some sort of DRM. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand dan Glokta Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 http://tech2.in.com/news/console/sony-officially-states-that-playstation-4-will-not-have-drm-against-used-games/875088 In other news, PS4 wins next gen confirmed. But... but... television! sports! Call of Duty! realistic fish movement! wouldn't you guys rather pwn noobz with your bros while guzzling mountain dew and munching on doritos, while skyping, and watching a movie, and watching the superbowl? PS4 just focuses on games, like it's trying to be some sort of... video game console, like for nerds and gamers, instead of hardcore, red-blooded all American bros 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_illmatic Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I think some sort of fee for used games is inevitable in the next generation. I just think Sony is smart enough to make the publishers the villains instead of themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FU3RTE717 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) As of right now, it looks like a landslide for sony! They're saying and doing all the right things while Microsoft is just talking about all these stuff that we really don't care about. However, Microsoft has to have something up their sleeves! They've been really successful for a reason. I'm sure that at e3 they'll come out strong. Still, no matter what they announce, I already know what next gen system I'll be playing.. Ps4! Edited June 3, 2013 by FU3RTE717 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undrey Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 One lost the gaming side of the battle. But I'm sure Casual Americans will dig the Kinect-TV things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHOZTPRIME Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thank ya Jee-zus!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenExotic Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 This doesn't stop EA from implementing some sort of DRM. EA will NO longer carry Online passes which completely eliminates paying extra for used games that are EA, after the CEO stepped down because he sucks, things will change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBomb Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 But... but... television! sports! Call of Duty! realistic fish movement! wouldn't you guys rather pwn noobz with your bros while guzzling mountain dew and munching on doritos, while skyping, and watching a movie, and watching the superbowl? PS4 just focuses on games, like it's trying to be some sort of... video game console, like for nerds and gamers, instead of hardcore, red-blooded all American bros if you want television go buy a tv set with tv channels you want to see sports, then go buy tickets to super bowl (???) it's good sony does this, if they going with drm all the way I wont buy that console, but now when i can buy it i will buy it xbox one to be a tv i already have tv and a tv box transmiting the channels i want to see, i don't need a console to do that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlackmessP0W3R Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 That's good, then I will not have to worry unnecessarily. Thank You SONY for not letting us down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy_C_Kan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Sony has already won just by showing up and not being as*holes !! Great Angry Joe signature bro! Is that from his XBox One rant? Because if it is, its SOOOO appropriate But... but... television! sports! Call of Duty! realistic fish movement! wouldn't you guys rather pwn noobz with your bros while guzzling mountain dew and munching on doritos, while skyping, and watching a movie, and watching the superbowl? PS4 just focuses on games, like it's trying to be some sort of... video game console, like for nerds and gamers, instead of hardcore, red-blooded all American bros Is this sarcasm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnRoDr Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I think some sort of fee for used games is inevitable in the next generation. I just think Sony is smart enough to make the publishers the villains instead of themselves. I was thinking the same thing ... still hoping they keep it likte it is now: pay a nominal fee for unlocking online features on used games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Valve have DRM on everygame and yet they sell shoveloads of games per hour. Not a valid argument for or against PS4 Edited June 3, 2013 by Memnoch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand dan Glokta Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) if you want television go buy a tv set with tv channels you want to see sports, then go buy tickets to super bowl (???) it's good sony does this, if they going with drm all the way I wont buy that console, but now when i can buy it i will buy it xbox one to be a tv i already have tv and a tv box transmiting the channels i want to see, i don't need a console to do that Great Angry Joe signature bro! Is that from his XBox One rant? Because if it is, its SOOOO appropriate Is this sarcasm? Yes that was sarcasm! In all honesty, I'm glad to see that Sony isn't going down the same suicidal path that Microsoft is going down. I am also glad that Microsoft's insistence on banking everything they have in the CoD fanbase is causing most of their once loyal customers to start switching over to the PS4. I love how Sony is really focusing on games and how they are really pushing their independent game publishing initiative. But what saddens me is that the Xbox One will most likely sell more than the PS4 because of all that crap they are trying to cram into a gaming console, while the PS4, the console that will focus on games, indie devs, and (hopefully) continue the trend of amazing exclusives will fall to second place in this upcoming console war. Edited June 3, 2013 by HELLHOUND403 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy_C_Kan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yes this is sarcasm! In all honesty, I'm glad to see that Sony isn't going down the same suicidal path that Microsoft is going down. I am also glad that Microsoft's insistence on banking everything they have in the CoD fanbase is causing most of their once loyal customers to start switching over to the PS4. I love how Sony is really focusing on games and how they are really pushing their independent game publishing initiative. But what saddens me is that the Xbox One will most likely sell more than the PS4 because of all that crap they are trying to cram into a gaming console, while the PS4, the console that will focus on games, indie devs, and (hopefully) continue the trend of amazing exclusives will fall to second place in this upcoming console war. Hellhound, do you hear that sound? that's you earning +1 respect from me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolvie_181 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thank you Sony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Great Angry Joe signature bro! Is that from his XBox One rant? Because if it is, its SOOOO appropriate Is this sarcasm? Lol yeah it is What about sarcasm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacio_Luna Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 As expected!! GG Xbox One. Oh wait.. no.. it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Valve have DRM on everygame and yet they sell shoveloads of games per hour. Not a valid argument for or against PS4 I don't think comparing Valve and PC gaming to console gaming is entirely fair. Valve is so successful because they have DRM that isn't completely intrusive and it was something that was genuinely needed in the PC gaming industry. Piracy isn't nearly as bad on consoles so DRM has no place in my living room. And honestly, people aren't complaining about DRM in general, they're complaining about the way Microsoft is going about it. If Microsoft implemented something like Valve people wouldn't be as upset, but to require your home console to connect to the internet every single day or you can't play it? That, my friend, is insane and ridiculous. So yes, Sony not forcing you to have internet to play a single player game you bought is a major argument for the PlayStation 4. In my opinion, of course. Parker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyCola Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) is anyone (not on these forums obviously) still arguing that xbox 1 is some how better. Edited June 3, 2013 by RileyCola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I don't think comparing Valve and PC gaming to console gaming is entirely fair. Valve is so successful because they have DRM that isn't completely intrusive and it was something that was genuinely needed in the PC gaming industry. Piracy isn't nearly as bad on consoles so DRM has no place in my living room. And honestly, people aren't complaining about DRM in general, they're complaining about the way Microsoft is going about it. If Microsoft implemented something like Valve people wouldn't be as upset, but to require your home console to connect to the internet every single day or you can't play it? That, my friend, is insane and ridiculous. So yes, Sony not forcing you to have internet to play a single player game you bought is a major argument for the PlayStation 4. In my opinion, of course. Parker Actually Piracy isn't so bad on PS3 - it was a massive problem on xbox360. Valves success is more due to price rather than DRM, I mean how many were up in arms in regards to second hand games, although most buy digitally anyway ... As long as any DRM is unobstrusive it's fine to be fair. My PSN+ games need to me go online every so often too. I also think that it is not because Sony say the console will not have built in DRM that it's actually important. DRM is often software based, and why would EA/Activision/UBIsoft not add this kind of thing if they get away with it on the Xbox? They have a tendancy to actually make massive mistakes each time and take it off afterwards. I can't see any reason why that would change. So end of the day this is Sony making sure they come out smelling of roses after Microsoft made a biggy - the console is capable of doing it and it could be that they decided to pull the plug on that afterward. They are still being very evasive to be fair. EA removed online passes, that was not because they were being nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viiiezz Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 There is a chance that the XBox One to change but I will still go with the PS4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullstomp Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Sony is doing the right thing, thank you Sony! Does anyone else find it drop-dead hysterical that M$ had months to capitalize on improving their new console announcement, since PS4 was announced in February, and they still failed in epic fashion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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