Xbox 720 Could Require Always-On Connection, Lock Out Used Games

MojoKid writes "Sony's next-generation PS4 unveil is just two weeks away, which means leaks concerning both it and Microsoft's next-generation Xbox Durango (sometimes referred to as the Xbox 720), are at an all-time high as well. Rumors continue to swirl that the next iteration of Xbox will lock out used games entirely and require a constant Internet connection. New games would come with a one-time activation code to play. Use the code, and the game is locked to the particular console or Xbox Live account it's loaded on. Physical games will still be sold (the Durango reportedly supports 50GB Blu-ray Discs), but the used game market? Kiboshed. If this is true, it's an ugly move on Microsoft's part. Not only does it annihilate the right of first sale, it'll eviscerate any game store or business that depends on video game rentals for revenue."

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Re:Always on = !on

[Anonymous Coward]

Maybe his mate left his console at GPs house - I've done that myself numerous times.

You sir are a pedant.

Re:Always on = !on

[syockit]

Which still doesn't make it a reason why not to buy 720.

Re:Always on = !on

[drinkypoo]

I don't get the anger here. Valve have been doing this with Steam sales for ages. You can't even give away an old game on Steam; it's locked to your ID. You can't even remove it from your game list.

Because MICROSOFT BAAAAAD and STEAM GOOOOOD, you must be new here, if there is indeed a "you" behind the cowardice. If this is what it takes to get slashbots mad at companies taking a gigantic shit on first sale, though, I'm all for it and I don't care how hypocritical they are.