PS4 and blocking used games

Since the other thread was locked because of the user being lvl 1 so I made it again. Here is the link the TC posted plus I added more

Xbox ONE will block used video games, PS4 wont right? WRONG!

The Xbox One is getting a ton of slack for blocking used games even though there is conflicting reports about it. Why is Sony getting a pass though considering they have never given a straight answer? They never said they would not but all they said was if a publisher wants to it could happen and that is not a real answer. The is like a politician laying all the blame on the other party.

On possibility of PS4 blocking used games

"When you purchase the disc-based games on PS4, it should work on any hardware. So that's what I'm saying."

On activation codes for secondhand PS4 titles

"It's a publisher decision. We are not talking about it. Sorry."

How does that dfferent from anything from MS? A disc will work in any Xbox One it is just not clear if there is a fee. Saying it is up to the publisher is not Sony saying they will not block used games.

here is another statement from another Sony employee

"In relation to points like that, of course we're mindful of what the game development community wants and what the wider industry issues are with those things. I think in good time that will become clearer."

The development community is not gamers but the people that make the games.

Sony patent to block used games

So can anyone show where Sony says flat out there will be no block on used games or a fee? I am not asking for guesswork either.

I am just saying no reason to jump to the conclusion that Sony is allowing used games since the signs point to they are not. Also all these statements were before the MS event so none of that Sony is just following MS because they have to.

So if this were to be true both the Xbox One and PS4 blocking used games they would essentially be PCs where you buy the game enter a code and thats it. Whats the advantage of owning a console anymore?

nope thats incorect. sony is not doing any of that and will give gamers games new or used. you can play any game on the ps4 without any unessary fees like xbone.  m$ is the only ones killing gaming buy blocking all sorts of things period

So if this were to be true both the Xbox One and PS4 blocking used games they would essentially be PCs where you buy the game enter a code and thats it. Whats the advantage of owning a console anymore?

xCocoTheMonkeyx

[QUOTE="xCocoTheMonkeyx"]

So if this were to be true both the Xbox One and PS4 blocking used games they would essentially be PCs where you buy the game enter a code and thats it. Whats the advantage of owning a console anymore?

Sushiglutton

Never said it was the ONLY reason to own a console. It's ONE reason to get a console (there are many others), though they seem a bit pointless now.

I'm really looking for E3 for more clarified explanations of policies. To be honest I hardly buy used but I buy new games cheap. I'm more concern if I could lend and borrow games no strings attach. We shall see.gago-gago

yeah I'm with you all the way I presonally don't bother with buying used games I just like lending them out to friends If I can't do that anymore........Hopefully E3 will clear all this up

I keep telling people not to get too excited yet or bash MS yet cos Sony could implement some dodgy practices too in regards to this. They're gonna have to do something as both companies and the industry in general called for no used games. 

I dont' think it will be as harsh as MS practices but I don't think Sony are gonna be innocent either when it comes down to it

So if this were to be true both the Xbox One and PS4 blocking used games they would essentially be PCs where you buy the game enter a code and thats it. Whats the advantage of owning a console anymore?

xCocoTheMonkeyx

The advantage of owning a console has never been used games. 

I keep telling people not to get too excited yet or bash MS yet cos Sony could implement some dodgy practices too in regards to this. They're gonna have to do something as both companies and the industry in general called for no used games. 

I dont' think it will be as harsh as MS practices but I don't think Sony are gonna be innocent either when it comes down to it

seanmcloughlin

[QUOTE="xCocoTheMonkeyx"]

So if this were to be true both the Xbox One and PS4 blocking used games they would essentially be PCs where you buy the game enter a code and thats it. Whats the advantage of owning a console anymore?

seanmcloughlin

The advantage of owning a console has never been used games. 

Oh no thats why pretty much everyone is against the whole idea because it wasn't an advantage yeah that makes sense :roll:

[QUOTE="xCocoTheMonkeyx"]

So if this were to be true both the Xbox One and PS4 blocking used games they would essentially be PCs where you buy the game enter a code and thats it. Whats the advantage of owning a console anymore?

seanmcloughlin

The advantage of owning a console has never been used games. 

all you and your ilk's 'what-abouterries' is neither here nor there, ps4 may well go the same way but until they say so, this is nothing but wishful thinking

[QUOTE="seanmcloughlin"]

[QUOTE="xCocoTheMonkeyx"]

So if this were to be true both the Xbox One and PS4 blocking used games they would essentially be PCs where you buy the game enter a code and thats it. Whats the advantage of owning a console anymore?

CanYouDiglt

The advantage of owning a console has never been used games. 

If Sony do it as well, then I'm getting a WiiU no questions asked, just to throw the bird at both of them.

nope thats incorect. sony is not doing any of that and will give gamers games new or used. you can play any game on the ps4 without any unessary fees like xbone.  m$ is the only ones killing gaming buy blocking all sorts of things period

_SWAG_

Sony tells Eurogamer: PlayStation 4 will not block used games

"Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has told Eurogamer that PlayStation 4 will not block the use of second-hand games, contrary to various reports, speculation and even a Sony patent unearthed last month."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-21-sony-tells-eurogamer-playstation-4-will-not-block-used-games

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[QUOTE="seanmcloughlin"]

[QUOTE="xCocoTheMonkeyx"]

So if this were to be true both the Xbox One and PS4 blocking used games they would essentially be PCs where you buy the game enter a code and thats it. Whats the advantage of owning a console anymore?

xCocoTheMonkeyx

The advantage of owning a console has never been used games. 

Oh no thats why pretty much everyone is against the whole idea because it wasn't an advantage yeah that makes sense :roll:

I refuse to jump on the next gen ban wagon until there are some answers. Anyone that does so is a fool. If both $ony and Micro$oft want to mess with my rights as a consumer I will spend my money elsewhere. Although I dont hold out much hope on the topic because gamers in gerneral are idiots just take a look at the COD community for example. If both M$ and $ony hinder my ability to make a choice between used or new games I will do everything in my power to pirtate from them. I have never pirtated anything.

With the Playstation Vita.

Sony could already be going Digital.

[QUOTE="xCocoTheMonkeyx"]

[QUOTE="seanmcloughlin"]

The advantage of owning a console has never been used games. 

CanYouDiglt

Oh no thats why pretty much everyone is against the whole idea because it wasn't an advantage yeah that makes sense :roll:

Exactly the selling point for consoles has always been you plug and play though the Xbox One and PS4 seem to be going out of their way, putting more hoops for consumers to jump though.

I fully expect Sony to allow there system to block used game that are not registered at Gamestop. There's no way Microsoft would agree to this if Sony was not doing it. They no it would kill ht Xbox brand, that's why Sony is so vague on it.

Sony tells Eurogamer: PlayStation 4 will not block used games

"Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has told Eurogamer that PlayStation 4 will not block the use of second-hand games, contrary to various reports, speculation and even a Sony patent unearthed last month."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-21-sony-tells-eurogamer-playstation-4-will-not-block-used-games

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casharmy

Sony is a company that normally capitalizes on MS's mistakes. They would be the first one to say something about them not charging a fee to play used games on the PS4. The fact that they are quiet makes me wonder if they don't have something similar in mind. I hope not, but their silence does not bode well.

[QUOTE="casharmy"]

Sony tells Eurogamer: PlayStation 4 will not block used games

"Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has told Eurogamer that PlayStation 4 will not block the use of second-hand games, contrary to various reports, speculation and even a Sony patent unearthed last month."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-21-sony-tells-eurogamer-playstation-4-will-not-block-used-games

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CanYouDiglt

[QUOTE="CanYouDiglt"][QUOTE="casharmy"]

Sony tells Eurogamer: PlayStation 4 will not block used games

"Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has told Eurogamer that PlayStation 4 will not block the use of second-hand games, contrary to various reports, speculation and even a Sony patent unearthed last month."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-21-sony-tells-eurogamer-playstation-4-will-not-block-used-games

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sweeten16

I think Sony are basically sticking to online pass, which essentially is decided by publishers if publishers want to implement some form of online check its up to them but sony have said they arenot forcing the issue.

[QUOTE="CanYouDiglt"][QUOTE="casharmy"]

Sony tells Eurogamer: PlayStation 4 will not block used games

"Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has told Eurogamer that PlayStation 4 will not block the use of second-hand games, contrary to various reports, speculation and even a Sony patent unearthed last month."

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-21-sony-tells-eurogamer-playstation-4-will-not-block-used-games

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sweeten16

Instead of jinxing Sony to follow MS's route. Let's hope MS drops this 2nd hand practice seeing us potential consumers' feedback. It's not too late to drop it yet. Stop disappointing us and turn things around MS.hoplayletsplay

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]Why do Xbox fanboys want to drag down PS4 to Xbone's level? They will leave it to publishers, I'm sure EA will block them. [QUOTE="Sushiglutton"]First up the "we leave it up to the publishers" is not a sufficient answer as Sony themselves are publishers. What do they plan to do with their own franchises? is the questions journalists should have asked them. Secondly this is obv something the big publishers is pushing for. A console is a platform for them as much as for the gamers. If MS allows them to block used games they will use that on PS4 too. And then I bet Sony themselves will follow with their games. In short I predict both systems will work exactly the same in this regard.Sushiglutton

Instead of jinxing Sony to follow MS's route. Let's hope MS drops this 2nd hand practice seeing us potential consumers' feedback. It's not too late to drop it yet. Stop disappointing us and turn things around MS.hoplayletsplay

[QUOTE="hoplayletsplay"]Instead of jinxing Sony to follow MS's route. Let's hope MS drops this 2nd hand practice seeing us potential consumers' feedback. It's not too late to drop it yet. Stop disappointing us and turn things around MS.CanYouDiglt

[QUOTE="hoplayletsplay"]Instead of jinxing Sony to follow MS's route. Let's hope MS drops this 2nd hand practice seeing us potential consumers' feedback. It's not too late to drop it yet. Stop disappointing us and turn things around MS.illmatic8582

If it's not as harsh as MS then all publishers will prefer to sell their games on X1Sushiglutton

[QUOTE="illmatic8582"][QUOTE="hoplayletsplay"]Instead of jinxing Sony to follow MS's route. Let's hope MS drops this 2nd hand practice seeing us potential consumers' feedback. It's not too late to drop it yet. Stop disappointing us and turn things around MS.hoplayletsplay

I have no idea if Sony is going to implement similar practice as MS, and I'd be frank and admit I like what PS4 has to offer right now. But if Sony decides to follow MS's route, they can count me out. I cannot wait to find out Sony's answer to the 2nd hand market, because there's no point for me to keep my interest in something I will not support and purchase.hoplayletsplay

I have no idea if Sony is going to implement similar practice as MS, and I'd be frank and admit I like what PS4 has to offer right now. But if Sony decides to follow MS's route, they can count me out. I cannot wait to find out Sony's answer to the 2nd hand market, because there's no point for me to keep my interest in something I will not support and purchase.hoplayletsplay

oh look an upset lemmings trying to attack the ps4

guess what

Didn't read LOL

oh look an upset lemmings trying to attack the ps4

guess what

Didn't read LOL

GrayF0X786

[QUOTE="hoplayletsplay"]I have no idea if Sony is going to implement similar practice as MS, and I'd be frank and admit I like what PS4 has to offer right now. But if Sony decides to follow MS's route, they can count me out. I cannot wait to find out Sony's answer to the 2nd hand market, because there's no point for me to keep my interest in something I will not support and purchase.CanYouDiglt