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Xbox One pre-owned games may require fee payment

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  • 22-05-2013 7:03pm
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    Paddy Samurai
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    Microsoft faces a backlash from some gamers after it emerged the company may charge a fee to play pre-owned games on its new Xbox One console.
    It would also mean borrowing a game from a friend will require a payment to play, possibly the full price............................
    He added that gamers could bring their games to a friends' house to play without paying a fee - but only if the game's owner is signed in to the Xbox Live account with which it is registered.
    If the player wanted to lend the game to that friend, a fee would be required in order to play the title on a different Xbox Live profile.
    Don't see everyone going "digital" ,so it will probably effect a fair few.
    Looks like you will have to give your mate your profile details ,if he borrows your game ?.
    No more swopping?


    "The margin on second-hand games is enormous, and the games industry has always been a little bit annoyed that it's a few retailers that dominate the market for games."
    End Quote Richard Wilson Games industry trade association Tiga
    The move could have a damaging effect on shops who rely on pre-owned sales not only to turn profit in their own right, but to also spur sales of new titles.
    Don't feel sry for them TBH ,from first hand experience ,the mark ups are crazy on 2nd hand.


    "If Sony doesn't follow suit, I think for a reasonable proportion of the gaming market, this will be a big plus for the PlayStation console."
    Could be a few more sales for the new PS4.....

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22623010
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