PS3 DRM To Be Implemented Shortly

DarkSamus · January 27th, 2011, 20:12

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It is rumored that Sony is planning on implementing serial keys with all new Blu-ray discs on the PlayStation 3. This would be a similar method to how PC games work currently. These keys would lock to a specific game which means that this new functionality could cripple the PS3 used games market as well. If implemented this would be the first legitimate attempt at a DRM on consoles.

There are a lot of great things that the DRM can do for developers and publishers. It allows them to keep more money from the games that they sell legitimately. Then again as a consumer, the thought of knowing that my games have zero trade in value kind of stinks.

Sounds like goodbye to the second hand market. What is your opinion on this? (Although I bet I can guess)

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zidine00 · January 27th, 2011, 20:17

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my opinion on this is perfectly clear already so i wont waste my time ranting about it again.

but if they do this and destroy the used game market for there games i refuse to buy any sony produced goods again. i know the way i said it sounds childish, but to be honest that's the only reasonable course of action i can follow in this situation.

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PsyMan · January 27th, 2011, 20:18

Dunno, a big bad "**** YOU SONY" would suffice I guess... If I had a PS3.

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Lasnap · January 27th, 2011, 20:20

Considering its nothing but a rumor right now. They would be stupid to implement this considering it would ruin the used games market and you wouldnt be able to sell those sucky games that grandma got you for x-mas eaither.

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zidine00 · January 27th, 2011, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Lasnap

Considering its nothing but a rumor right now. They would be stupid to implement this considering it would ruin the used games market and you wouldnt be able to sell those sucky games that grandma got you for x-mas eaither.

They dont get any money from the used game market, so id be hard pressed to find a reason they would care about it.

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DarkSamus · January 27th, 2011, 20:24

Exactly, but it could also give them the possibility of making money out of the second hand market (Pay to have the game re-activated again)

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Princess Garnet · January 27th, 2011, 20:32

It was bound to happen sooner or later, I suppose.

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Strike105X · January 27th, 2011, 20:32

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Spyhop · January 27th, 2011, 20:36

I have ZERO issue with a serial key system. Been using it on PC for my PC computing life and I've had no trouble.

koko · January 27th, 2011, 20:46

DRM and serial keys? WTF?

I can life with EA serial keys stuff but not with this. They should use serial keys for online gaming and make it optional (if you bought a used copy, you can buy the serial key for it via PSN)

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Khameleon · January 27th, 2011, 21:03

Sony isnt doing its reputation any good. All anyone will do is go to its competitors who would allow non-DRM enabled games to be played, and Sony will have to concede it no longer leads the gaming industry like it did with its first console.

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**Hard core Rikki** · January 27th, 2011, 21:15

This should be as easy to spoof as with regular Bluray movies using the highest security profile available.

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deamonhunter · January 27th, 2011, 21:20

seriously guys what about used games , i dont a buy all my games new ,and i tend to trade them with friends .

Ok then SONY XBOX360 IT Is

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Spyhop · January 27th, 2011, 21:25

You guys are only seeing this from your perspective.

Princess Garnet · January 27th, 2011, 21:30

Businesses only see it from their (a money) perspective, so why not? It's no different. Of course they're going to see it that way.

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Geralt Of Rivia · January 27th, 2011, 21:37

I wouldn't worry about this, til it actually happens, to see what's it all about.

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Xblade · January 27th, 2011, 21:45

This would be pointless as anyone playing on a hacked system would bypass the drm anyway.

This rumor is a rumor.

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Spyhop · January 27th, 2011, 21:57

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This would be pointless as anyone playing on a hacked system would bypass the drm anyway.

Not for online play.

**@ruantec** · January 27th, 2011, 22:04

Whatever Sony does i don't care anymore because the PS3 its actually the last System i bought from a company that won a case in USA with the argument that buyers can't do whatever they want with the consoles they purchased... as the recent win against Geohot shows and also as stated by the EFF:

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the EFF believes a ruling for Sony threatens any tinkerer that decides to pop the case of his/her electronic devices. Sony argues that the hackers violated the agreement of the PlayStation Network, though the hackers claim they never signed up. In the EFF's view, this is Sony saying it's illegal and a crime "for users to access their own computer in a way that Sony doesn't like." It says a "terms of use" agreement shouldn't give Sony total control over the devices people buy with threat of criminal punishment.

Because of the highlighted part Sony can f*** themselves and put there stupid idealism and devices in there a**e* for what i care but i will not buy any further machine from such a stupid company anymore. they are probably right about piracy and i understand there moves... however suing someone with such arguments its a dirty move and also shows how low they are this days.

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Spyhop · January 27th, 2011, 22:11

Meh. I'll buy Sony as long as they're keeping the good devs. That's all I care about in the end. There are many things in my life worth taking a stand over, this isn't really one of them.

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January 27th, 2011, 20:17	#2
zidine00 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,165	.... my opinion on this is perfectly clear already so i wont waste my time ranting about it again. but if they do this and destroy the used game market for there games i refuse to buy any sony produced goods again. i know the way i said it sounds childish, but to be honest that's the only reasonable course of action i can follow in this situation. __________________ There's many things to fear: Vampires, Gods, Godlike Vampires, Magical Servants, People with eyes that can literally kill anything, and, oh yes, worst of all.... the goddarn maid.

January 27th, 2011, 20:18	#3
PsyMan Bannҽd Join Date: May 2004 Location: Where banned people go Posts: 2,156	Dunno, a big bad "** YOU SONY" would suffice I guess... If I had a PS3. __________________ I'm not insane. YOU are insane... You are all insane!** Click Here to Visit my Blog Page

January 27th, 2011, 20:20	#4
Lasnap Elven-Dragon Mage Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,870	Considering its nothing but a rumor right now. They would be stupid to implement this considering it would ruin the used games market and you wouldnt be able to sell those sucky games that grandma got you for x-mas eaither. __________________ Love Knows No Bounds!

January 27th, 2011, 20:24	#6
DarkSamus PC game modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: Mail You Dummy _______________________ Posts: 5,895	Exactly, but it could also give them the possibility of making money out of the second hand market (Pay to have the game re-activated again) __________________ Do you play PC RE5, RE6 or SSF4AE but hate that the button mappings uses XBOX360 buttons? Try my Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 6 or Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition Playstation button mods! As far as handhelds go, well, I get the Nintendo one. Because I'm not an idiot.

January 27th, 2011, 20:32	#7
Princess Garnet From Love and Limerence Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,555	It was bound to happen sooner or later, I suppose. __________________ "The heart has it's reasons that reason knows nothing of."

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January 27th, 2011, 20:36	#9
Spyhop Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SPAAACCCCE Posts: 7,343	I have ZERO issue with a serial key system. Been using it on PC for my PC computing life and I've had no trouble.

January 27th, 2011, 20:46	#10
koko ! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 5,304	DRM and serial keys? WTF? I can life with EA serial keys stuff but not with this. They should use serial keys for online gaming and make it optional (if you bought a used copy, you can buy the serial key for it via PSN) __________________

January 27th, 2011, 21:03	#11
Khameleon My thoughts remain hidden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 501	Sony isnt doing its reputation any good. All anyone will do is go to its competitors who would allow non-DRM enabled games to be played, and Sony will have to concede it no longer leads the gaming industry like it did with its first console. __________________ Khameleon WINS..... FLAWLESS VICTORY FATALITY

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January 27th, 2011, 21:25	#14
Spyhop Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SPAAACCCCE Posts: 7,343	You guys are only seeing this from your perspective.

January 27th, 2011, 21:30	#15
Princess Garnet From Love and Limerence Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,555	Businesses only see it from their (a money) perspective, so why not? It's no different. Of course they're going to see it that way. __________________ "The heart has it's reasons that reason knows nothing of."

January 27th, 2011, 21:45	#17
Xblade Eating your Future Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Shadow Realm. Posts: 8,108	This would be pointless as anyone playing on a hacked system would bypass the drm anyway. This rumor is a rumor. __________________

January 27th, 2011, 22:11	#20
Spyhop Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SPAAACCCCE Posts: 7,343	Meh. I'll buy Sony as long as they're keeping the good devs. That's all I care about in the end. There are many things in my life worth taking a stand over, this isn't really one of them.