FROM THE ARTICLE LINKED ABOVE:
"Get out your salt shakers but an anonymous engineer on the Xbox One team has taken to Pastebin to help clear up a few misunderstandings about Xbox One's DRM. In short, Microsoft wanted to bring the concept of Steam to the Xbox.
The DRM around the Xbox One has certainly caused a bit of controversy since its announcement but if the Pastebin post is to be believed, Microsoft actually has gamers' best interests at heart. The post talks about Steam's beginnings and how many didn't actually like the service at first, adding that it wasn't until Steam started offering insane deals on games that consumers adopted the platform.
Microsoft is apparently trying to bring that same model to the console with the Xbox One that is dramatically different to what the consumer is accustomed too. It's a lofty bet, but one that Microsoft is willing to take to help spur on digital distribution of console games."
Steam-like service? Who asked for a Steam-like service on a console?! I sure didn't... (Especially since OnLive has already been doing this for years and has largely failed to make a dent in the console and PC game markets.)
This sounds like a 'Cover Your Ass' maneuver to me... Also, I don't want a damned Steam-type arrangement. I want a physical copy of the game on the damned game disc that I paid for and I shouldn't have to download ANYTHING at all to play. That's why I don't buy many PC games!
Consoles are supposed to be the simple, care-free and MUCH cheaper alternative to the complexities and compatibility/driver/hardware issues of PC gaming and I like it that way. M$ seems to be trying to change that against the market's will and my own personal will as an individual. No dice.
- Lord Publius
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