Xbox One has changed its policies for used games and online connectivity for disc-based games.
In a bid to win over Sony’s PlayStation 4 the Xbox One console will no longer require to be online once every 24 hours, instead only needing an internet connection when initially setting up the system.
Discs will function as they did on Xbox 360, with no restrictions on borrowing or selling used games.
“There will be no limitations to using and sharing games, it will work just as it does today on Xbox 360,” explained president of interactive entertainment Don Mattrick.
Full retail games bought from Xbox Live can also be played offline, and like today, can’t be resold or shared.
As with Xbox 360, any disc-based games on Xbox One must have the disc in the tray for them to run.
Region locking will also be lifted, meaning games from any region can be played on any console.
“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,” said Mattrick.
“We have listened and we have heard loud and clear from your feedback that you want the best of both worlds. Thank you again for your candid feedback. Our team remains committed to listening, taking feedback and delivering a great product for you later this year.”
The used games and online requirement policies have been a big talking point since the console’s unveiling last month, with one research firm describing it as “deeply flawed”.
Microsoft previously hinted that games will be freely playable on Xbox One after the system’s demise.
Read Don Mattrick’s open letter in full http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update
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