S&S News: Xbox One Will Not Require Internet, Restrict Used Games

Well it looks like Microsoft has done a complete 180 on their Xbox One policies, the system will not require a 24 online check in, and it does not restrict used games.


Microsoft has changed its policies regarding Xbox One’s internet requirements, used game restrictions and more.  The Xbox One will only require an internet connection during the system's initial setup.

"After a one-time system set-up with a new Xbox One, you can play any disc based game without ever connecting online again," Microsoft wrote. "There is no 24 hour connection requirement and you can take your Xbox One anywhere you want and play your games, just like on Xbox 360."

Like on Xbox 360, "playing disc based games will require that the disc be in the tray."

Xbox One will also no longer restrict used games, and will instead allow discs to be exchanged in the same way they are on Xbox 360.  You can also freely trade in games as well, as well as buy second hand titles.  

"Since unveiling our plans for Xbox One, my team and I have heard directly from many of you, read your comments and listened to your feedback," Microsoft's Don Mattrick wrote. "I would like to take the opportunity today to thank you for your assistance in helping us to reshape the future of Xbox One. You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world."

"These changes will impact some of the scenarios we previously announced for Xbox One," Mattrick noted. "The sharing of games will work as it does today, you will simply share the disc. Downloaded titles cannot be shared or resold."

"We appreciate your passion, support and willingness to challenge the assumptions of digital licensing and connectivity," Mattrick concluded. "While we believe that the majority of people will play games online and access the cloud for both games and entertainment, we will give consumers the choice of both physical and digital content. We have listened and we have heard loud and clear from your feedback that you want the best of both worlds."

I guess Microsoft was listening to the complaints, and they have let down their pride and changed the annoying policies.  I'm not sure if this will change people's opinions, but I may pick one up now after the price comes down.  

Source: IGN