PSN DRM change in effect now, remote deactivation detailed
Starting today, Sony's revised DRM for the PlayStation Network will go into effect. All new game purchases made on the PlayStation Store will be limited to two devices. But, how can you ensure that only the systems you have access to can use your account?
Starting today, Sony's revised DRM for the PlayStation Network will go into effect. All new game purchases made on the PlayStation Store will be limited to two devices. But, how can you ensure that only the systems you have access to can use your account?
As promised, the ability to remotely deactivate your gaming devices has gone live. The process is easily completed via the web, but comes with a few caveats. For example, you'll only be able to perform the wipe once every six months.
To see how many PlayStation devices are activated on your system, you'll want to log into the Sony Entertainment Network. You'll be able to deactivate individual PSPs by connecting the system and following the instructions.
However, if you don't have access to a certain system, whether it be stolen, misplaced, or sent for repairs, you'll be able to do a remote deactivation of all your PlayStation systems. This will deactivate every system you have, and can only be done once every six months. You'll then be able to activate devices by accessing the PlayStation Store from the device, or using "Account Management" from the XMB.
(via PSN Stores)
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Starting today, Sony's revised DRM for the PlayStation Network will go into effect. All new game purchases made on the PlayStation Store will be limited to two devices. But, how can you ensure that only the systems you have access to can use your account?-
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That kind of has to happen on consoles, they're the complete opposite of open.
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At least you can still change the hard drive without paying a premium on it.
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No, I never remember when the PS3 was open.
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That's my point. The PC is open. The PS3 never was. It was more flexible than an X360, but never open.
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To be fair this cool feature allowed people to share games without paying for them :/
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apparently they didnt have their system cracked and open to piracy until they removed the ability to install another OS
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Didn't the guys that cracked it specifically cite the removal of Other OS as their motivation?
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Yup.
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Motivation provides context.
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I said context, not justification.
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Number 1 in what exactly?
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Profitability. Being closed has made so many companies profitable.
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Sure, if you look at profit margin instead of revenue. The rhinocerous beetle is the strongest animal in the world!
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You apple fans make it so stinking easy though! Actually you got me, I was looking at data 2 years out of date. Also, never said it was an accident, just disputed the number 1 status and the implication that closed platforms are "best". Sure, best at making money apparently. I'll still avoid them where I can.
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"apple fan" earns a rare 'lol'
I dislike the closed nature of the iPlatform, not a big fan of the iPhone, I use an Android and will be replacing it with...another Android in the coming weeks, and am profoundly and solidly PC.
But that doesn't mean I can't recognize the success and foresight of Apple's strategy.-
Fine, you are simply the more savvy Internet citizen. Happy?
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Nice research, first result on "the google"?
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forgot to limit by time :(
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Lol, I do that sometimes, I get all =D with the result, then I get D=
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I'm not certain I understand the limit of once / 6 mo. for deactivating a device. On the Xbox, I can DL and play any game I've purchased. The one Xbox I have authorized, the other users on that particular Xbox can play the game at will and not need be logged into my account. So, if I'm playing Castle Crashers with my account at a friends, they can join in as long as I've started the game.
With a PS3, if I go to a friends and authorize his console for use of a title so we can game together there, I can't do so again for another 6 months without having to leave that console authorized?
Am I misunderstanding the scheme or does that still seem pretty limiting?-
The ability to deauthorize ALL of your PlayStation devices at once remotely is limited to once every six months. You can still individually deauthorize machines as often as you want.
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