Microsoft and Sony’s used game policies for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 remain unclear. Both companies have confirmed that their respective consoles can play used games, however they would not go into further detail. An earlier rumor suggested that Sony would incorporate some form of digital rights management (DRM) for pre-owned games, while a second report claimed that Microsoft would only allow select retailers to resell games. Gamers are becoming increasingly frustrated with both companies for not addressing the issue at hand.
PlayStation enthusiasts recently set up a social media campaign to voice their concerns, and while the movement received widespread media coverage and attention from Sony executives,
no questions were answered. The gamers, who originated from popular
gaming forum NeoGAF, are at in again and this time are targeting
executives from both Microsoft and Sony before the two companies take
the stage at the Electronic Entertainment Expo later this month.
Beginning on the morning of June 5th, Xbox and PlayStation gamers
will deliver Microsoft and Sony a simple message: Let gamers play games
anywhere, whether at a friend’s house or their own, and let them sell
and buy games wherever they please.
The movement will use the hashtag
#PS4NoDRM and #XboxOneNoDRM on social media in the hopes of grabbing
the attention of others. Members are also encouraged to reach out to
executives through Twitter, email or by any other means to have their
voices heard. The Electronic Entertainment Expo is scheduled to take
place from June 11th to June 13th in Los Angeles.
This article was originally published on BGR.com
