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Re:Xbox goes down. You can't play games you own on disc by softwaredoug on Tuesday August 04, 2026 @08:42AM (#49168010)
What I really mean is a difficult to revoke license. Not dependent on a server or DRM. I realize I do not actually own copies.
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Re:Xbox goes down. You can't play games you own on disc by criddell on Tuesday August 04, 2026 @12:02PM (#49170790)
Player license keys have been revoked in the past.

https://www.eetimes.com/The-real-casualty-in-high-def-DVD-re...

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Re:Xbox goes down. You can't play games you own on disc by b3lvedere on Tuesday August 04, 2026 @08:48AM (#49168100)
Automation has its drawbacks.
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