Topic: PS4 Used Games DRM?

Sony clarified that they would not block used games, but they never said anything about used games DRM. This topic is discussing speculation of the PS4 having Used games DRM

Here's the article: http://kotaku.com/rumor-the-ps4-has-use … -509969406

Here's a video discussing it (I guess I should say it may have some inappropriate content just in case): <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Te9A6lWirnw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Do you think Sony will go through with this, and will you still get a PS4 if they do?

EDIT: I just noticed that PushSquare has a "Talking Point" on this already . I would give the link, but it's already featured on the homepage.

Yes I think they will go through it. I mean Microsoft isn't blocking used games either right? By using the used games DRM this will allow Microsoft/Sony to control the used game market and get a piece of every used game purchase. Its going to hurt mom and pop shops but will be backed by  Third parties (they get a cut of the purchase of used games, and big retailers like Walmart and Gamestop. (only authorized sellers can sell used games).

Its somewhat consumer unfriendly but from the perspective of  company trying to get back on its feet and attempting to make the PlayStation line as profitable as possible it makes sense.

Microsoft and Sony are betting on the core gamer going mostly digital when buying games, while the mainstream user won't see much a difference from buying retail new or used from their end.

If Sony does go down the route of DRM here is what I propose they do:

1.) The "new" game should be tethered to your account and your console. This allows you to play it on any console and permits other accounts on that console access to play it on the tethered console.

2.) Should you bring your game disc to a friends house odds are that they are on friends lists on your PSN account, meaning any friend you have on your friend's list can play the game, like if you lend it to them etc. (this is only for physical copies of the games, game discs, not digital downloads) *Optional* For digital downloads you allow access to 3~5 people on your friend's list access to your game if you are to download it on their console( this could also can also be timed like 1~2 hours of playing time)

3.) The fee for a used game pass( unlimited access to the game for however long you own, only if purchased before you own it and rules 1, 2, and 4 don't apply to you) should be at $5 (yup microtransactions). This gives people the idea, "...ehhh it only $5 it won't hurt....", the thought process that it is inexpensive to buy games used still because of a $5 increase (the jump from $20 to $25 isn't gonna break the bank in the minds of the parents and gamers alike) *Optional* $10 is the maximum this can go to, anymore and it is looked at like money grubbing.

4.) If you are a PS Plus Member, you are completely exempted from the used game pass fee. PS Plus are already paying a monthly/yearly subscription fee to Sony for a premium service, add this to the service. It will increase the number of PS Plus memberships while showing off the increased benefits of being a PS Plus member, 10%~75% off games, free timed trials of first-party games, and free game downloads. In the long run this would be something people look forward to getting, to get rid of used passes and get extra bonuses on the side ( aka tight waded parents and gamers). *Optional* When PS plus service runs out on an account the used game fee could be brought up for the last used game bought.

These are my original suggestions, please comment if you have anything you like or dislike about it (other than the length of it).

Seriously, I don't buy used hardly ever, and I also rarely lend out games. But if Sony messes with my ability to do so I will seriously consider skipping the ps4. I guess we'll see.