It was just a matter of time before Microsoft buckled under media and public pressure and decide to give up on recently announced DRM model for the Xbox One as it was pretty obvious that it could loose too much. Microsoft has announce that this change will allow users to trade-in, lend, resell, gift and even rent the disc-based games without any limitations, or simply just as it is the case with the Xbox 360.
Microsoft defended the DRM model for the Xbox One as Don Mattrick wanted the console to "take full advantage of advances in technology in order to deliver a breakthrough in game play and entertainment. We imagined a new set of benefits such as easier roaming, family sharing, and new ways to try and buy games. We believe in the benefits of a connected, digital future." According to Microsoft, with this DRM shift it will eliminate that goal for the console and even bring some changes to the original plan.

The changes are mostly focused on previously announced "sharing features" and as it is the case with the Xbox 360, users will not be able to share or sell the downloaded titles and disc-based games will need the actual disc to be in the tray.

Microsoft also gave up on 24-hour on-line requirement and switched to "one-time" one as well as opted for the region-free model when it comes to DVDs.



Source: Xbox.com.