Xbox One Does A 180 – No Online Check Ins, You Can Lend Or Trade Game Discs

Microsoft announced a major policy shift for Xbox One. The console will no longer require a draconian 24 hour check in to play games. Users will need to connect online to set up an Xbox One, but after that the console will function without the need for checking in.

Recommended Videos

 

Microsoft also dropped restrictions on trading, lending, and game sharing for physical products. If you own a disc you can share it with a friend or resell it just like any other video game console. Downloadable games cannot be resold or shared, though, and you need to have a disc in the Xbox One’s tray to play a disc based game.

 

Xbox One will also be region free. This is a step forward since the Xbox 360 is region locked, but publishers can choose to make a game region free or not.

related content
Read Article Katamari Damacy 20th Anniversary Brings New Merchandise and Music
Katamari Damacy 20th Anniversary
Read Article Characters Can Drink Mayonnaise in Stardew Valley 1.6
While the Stardew Valley 1.5 mobile update won't make it out before 2022 ends as planned, it will appear at the beginning of 2023. Characters Can Drink Mayonnaise in Stardew Valley 1.6
Read Article First Palworld Raid Will Involve the Pal Bellanoir
First Palworld Raid Will Involve the Pal Bellanoir
Read Article New Eiyuden Chronicle Trailer Appears Alongside Closed Backer Beta
New Eiyuden Chronicle Trailer Appears Alongside Backer Beta
Read Article FFXIV Online Store Gets Hatching-tide 2023 Tonberry Attire, Emote
FFXIV Online Store Gets Hatching-Tide 2023 Tonberry Attire costume, Emote
Related Content
Read Article Katamari Damacy 20th Anniversary Brings New Merchandise and Music
Katamari Damacy 20th Anniversary
Read Article Characters Can Drink Mayonnaise in Stardew Valley 1.6
While the Stardew Valley 1.5 mobile update won't make it out before 2022 ends as planned, it will appear at the beginning of 2023. Characters Can Drink Mayonnaise in Stardew Valley 1.6
Read Article First Palworld Raid Will Involve the Pal Bellanoir
First Palworld Raid Will Involve the Pal Bellanoir
Read Article New Eiyuden Chronicle Trailer Appears Alongside Closed Backer Beta
New Eiyuden Chronicle Trailer Appears Alongside Backer Beta
Read Article FFXIV Online Store Gets Hatching-tide 2023 Tonberry Attire, Emote
FFXIV Online Store Gets Hatching-Tide 2023 Tonberry Attire costume, Emote
Author
Siliconera Staff
Sometimes we'll publish a story as a group. You'll find collaborative stories and some housekeeping announcements under this mysterious Siliconera Staff Writer account.