Consumers Win: Microsoft Changes It’s Xbox One DRM Policies and Daily Internet Connection Requirement
Ever since Microsoft announced its DRM policies and the mandatory internet connection happening once daily, it’s been under constant attack by consumers. In a spectacular show of consumerism at it’s very best, people voted with their dollar as well as their loud online voice. Well, message received. Xbox One will no longer require DRM or any mandatory internet connection, aside from when you first boot up the system for a Day One patch. After that you’ll be free to enjoy your games offline, sell them to whoever, or loan them to a friend, just as it has always been this generation. While the shift is certainly good news for any potential buyers there are a couple of losses for this one. First off the family game sharing is off the table. You’ll no longer be able to add ten people to share any games registered with your account. In addition, you’ll have to have your disc with you if you want to play on any other console. Previously with the