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10. Wouldn't this put online game rental sites (there's one like Netflix) out of business?

Tue Feb 12, 2013, 02:24 PM

Feb 2013

I can't imagine that Microsoft could get away with this without it hurting their sales.

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Next Xbox will use persistent ’Net connection to block used games [View all] Ohio Joe Feb 2013 OP

I'm with you, if either Ps4 or the new Xbox Broken_Hero Feb 2013 #1

Well that kinda sucks uriel1972 Feb 2013 #2

At least Steam, has the option of off-line mode and has really good sales SilveryMoon Feb 2013 #11

Looks like I may not get the next gen Xbox. Apophis Feb 2013 #3

Message auto-removed pauldemmd195j Feb 2013 #4

Heard about this awhile back LostinRed Feb 2013 #5

If this is true I am sticking to my Wii U only for gen 8. ZM90 Feb 2013 #6

That pricetag is really gonna bite suffering_succotash Feb 2013 #7

Mother fuckers gonna piss off a LOT of mothers and Game Stop DainBramaged Feb 2013 #8

yep Go Vols Feb 2013 #13

I regret gettng the xBox and will nver again. Whisp Feb 2013 #12

The Wii does not ask for additional Netflix money, FWIW...! nt MADem Feb 2013 #14

I like to lend games to my buddies so they can try them out. ZombieHorde Feb 2013 #15