Microsoft removes online DRM from Xbox One

Well, here's a thing. Microsoft has removed the always-online requirement from Xbox One. Initial rumours on GiantBombsuggested that Microsoft was removing the controversial requirement for an online check-in every 24 hours and certain restrictions on disc-based games. This wasseemingly confirmed by an update the company posted to the official Xbox One FAQ, although the detail is in a separate story that cannot be viewed, no doubt in part to most of the internet trying to read it. That the update has happened at all does suggest that the initial reports were correct, though. Giant Bomb claimed that these included the following: No more always online requirement The console no longer has to check in every 24 hours All game discs will work on Xbox One as they do on Xbox360 An Internet connection is only required when initially setting up the console All downloaded games will function the same when online or offline No additional restrictions on trading games or loaning discs Region locks have been dropped All of which should be considered goodnews, given the rancour that theinitial announcement has attracted. More news as it happens.