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[BD1]

Good job Sony.

Blocking used games is so stupid. Don't handcuff your consumers.

 

[elfinke]

There really haven't been too many missteps today from Sony (or none at all, perhaps?). A really polished performance from all involved. This is just further good will and good press on top of largely positive reactions from today's meeting.

 

[Uno Venova]

People said this gif will backfire but things are looking good so far.

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

yass SonySUS drag MS to the PITS!

♥

 

[Reiko]

Why do I get a strange feeling that those Durango rumors could also be bullshit or old?

 

[Derrick01]

Good. So Microsoft loses then.

No? That was just a rumor you know. So far at least.

 

[enzo_gt]

And I thought we had all the good news we were going to get for the day.

I applaud you, Sony. I don't think this helps your sell very much, but you did us all a good one and are definitely making an even better case for the PS4 for me right now.

 

[Macattk15]

Day 1. Don't care if it's $699 ... but I think it will be closer to $500.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Did you watch the conference tonight? Getting 3rd party support doesn't seem to be an issue.

What he's saying is that Gamestop will push the PS4 heavily if MS does this. Same goes for any store that has a used game policy. It'll be in their best interest to have the PS4 do well compared to the next Xbox. That's just another reason why I can't see MS making this move on their own.

 

[snap0212]

Of course they won't block used games. However, even more content will be locked behind an online pass and that one will be $30. That's at least what I guess. There's absolutely no way we'll end up with a solution that isn't screwing us over in some way.

 

[FourMyle]

Sony always wins baby.

I was scrolling through the thread pretty fast and I immediately read this in chad's voice before I even realized where the reference was from.

The human brain is awesome!

 

[B.O.O.M]

BOOM

INDEED!

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Why do I get a strange feeling that those Durango rumors could also be bullshit or old?

Hasn't VGLeaks been spot-on?

 

[SSReborn]

If Microsoft blocks used games, which I still doubt, GameStop is going to become an unofficial Sony Store.

The ones in my area already are you should see the displays they have for PS games in comparison to the other consoles.

 

[i-Lo]

Based Kaz living up to the reputation painted by the numerous GIFs.

Still, there is the matter of "always online".

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

That settles my choice

How? The Xbox has yet to be shown, and rumors about the PS4 were wrong...

 

[Kyon]

♥

<3

is it weird i dont like MS but i hope they somehow dont fuck it up? I loved competition for last gen ;__; hopefully they dont screw it up

 

[Uno Venova]

How? The Xbox has yet to be shown, and rumors about the PS4 were wrong...

Which rumors were wrong? Though EDGE was spot on...

 

[Soi-Fong]

Why do I get a strange feeling that those Durango rumors could also be bullshit or old?

Not exactly. I'm a bit worried on why EA didn't show up especially considering the "good" relationship between the two.

Like it or not, Edge was pretty much spot on even with the increase in memory.

 

[Glorified G]

 

[Desty]

Finally, logic starts to migrate into the next generation console user experience.

 

[JaggedSac]

Used games will play ... after you purchase a $30 unlock code.

This could certainly be true based on his response. Not $30 though.

 

[Pristine_Condition]

Why do I get a strange feeling that those Durango rumors could also be bullshit or old?

I notice you are saying this in every single PS4 hardware thread. We get it.

 

[ZaCH3000]

Today is Sony's day. X3 is dead before it even launches if they place a ban on used games. The anti-consumer press will kill the brand.

Luckily I don't think those X3 rumors are true.

Alas, today is a day for Sony fans to rejoice. Its about time all the negativity surrounding next-gen is finally done for at least on Sony's front. We are getting a monster console from Sony with great looking titles that we barely have any information or footage of and a clean, functional looking online UI which I'm really pumped about.

Homerun all around.

 

[SSReborn]

Not exactly. I'm a bit worried on why EA didn't show up especially considering the "good" relationship between the two.

Like it or not, Edge was pretty much spot on even with the increase in memory.

It would have been better if EA was there in place of Square Enix.

 

[ironcreed]

Why do I get a strange feeling that those Durango rumors could also be bullshit or old?

Kind of thinking this as well. I don't see them going that route... yet.

 

[rapid32.5]

Solidifies my PS4 purchase, even though I don't buy used games. it's healthy for Sony to get more consumers on boat.

 

[KalBalboa]

Great confirmation.

 

[Wynnebeck]

yass SonySUS drag MS to the PITS!

YASSSS LORD~

 

[Desty]

Not exactly. I'm a bit worried on why EA didn't show up especially considering the "good" relationship between the two.

Like it or not, Edge was pretty much spot on even with the increase in memory.

Yeah that's a good question. I really expected EA to show some Battlefield. I think a lot of people expected it. Maybe this is MS secret weapon?

 

[StudioTan]

He says it will play them. He doesn't say whether you will need to pay an unlock fee before they will play.

 

[Reiko]

Not exactly. I'm a bit worried on why EA didn't show up especially considering the "good" relationship between the two.

Looking at the specs and then reading the BF4 leak rumor should give you a clearer picture. I'm not worried at all.

We're definitely getting better than BF3 graphics on console. Killzone 4 looks better than BF3.

 

[Glorified G]

Why do I get a strange feeling that those Durango rumors could also be bullshit or old?

That strange feeling is called optimism. But Edge has been on the mark so far.

 

[Mik_Pad]

So where did the MS used games block rumor iniciated?

 

[BurnOutBrighter]

I love how we get 2,000-reply threads about this on GAF, and then Kaz is like "Oh sure, it'll play used games."

 

[Deadly Joker]

On the basis that Edge was right about the PS4 RAM, you have to ask if they are right about their MS stuff too.

Damn good point. They were the only ones to point out the 8gb of ram.

 

[prwxv3]

Yea I always buy my games new because I like supporting the developers but the used games block is bullshit.

 

[Reiko]

I notice you are saying this in every single PS4 hardware thread. We get it.

BECAUSE THIS WAS ASKED IN DURANGO THREADS AS WELL

Bolded for importance like you did.

That strange feeling is called optimism. But Edge has been on the mark so far.

The Edge rumor also said nothing about the Durango having a beefier CPU than what we currently know.

 

[sappyday]

I'm pretty sure Microsoft will scrap their plans on blocking used games now, however if they were doing it in the first were they expecting sony to also do the same?

 

[Uno Venova]

He says it will play them. He doesn't say whether you will need to pay an unlock fee before they will play.

That would be a block then.

 

[EloquentM]

We're celebrating something that should be standard?

 

[Kyon]

How? The Xbox has yet to be shown, and rumors about the PS4 were wrong...

WHAT? most all the rumors were right so far. We still have E3 and other events to further confirm or not the others *.*

 

[Glorified G]

We're celebrating something that should be standard?

Yes.

Yay for low expectations.

 

[RussellXV]

This is great news. I can continue to purchase like-new games at GameFly.

 

[SiDCrAzY]

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

This is big news if MS nextBox rumor's are true.

I see LOT's of Gamestop Sony exclusives since they're going to love Sony.

 

[DragonSworne]

Awesome Sony, I had might concerns because of the patent, so I'm glad to hear that used games aren't blocked.

If MS blocks used games, they will have one nasty PR situation to handle.

I can't imagine them being as successful as they were next gen if they are the only ones restricting used games.

 

[TimeEffect]

Do you guys think we will see more pushes like online passes, though?

Perhaps "Premium" DLC prices for "Premium" consumers, while used buyers have to pay higher prices?

 

[Antiwhippy]

I seriously doubt microsoft would do this either.

 

[SolarPowered]

This and the crossgame chat/packed in headset is good news.