Microsoft have made a complete U-turn concerning the Xbox One's used game policy and the always online policy. The move was made due to increasing discontent from gamers worldwide, which largely overshadowed their presence at E3 2013.
In a statement made last night Microsoft's interactive president, Don Mattrick, said, "The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world".
Mattrick's statements will please gamers who were angered at the idea of losing their freedom to exchange and rent used games.
"Trade-in, lend, resell, gift, and rent disc based games just like you do today - there will be no limitations to using and sharing games, it will work just as it does today on Xbox 360"
Consumers lacking broadband internet have also been addressed with the announcement that the proposed 24 hour always online connection has been scrapped.
"An internet connection will not be required to play offline Xbox One games".
The decision to reverse the planned policies may now put the Xbox One back in contention with Sony's PS4, which has been seeing more consumer interest since both consoles became available for pre-order.
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