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In the video game industry, an online pass is a form of digital rights management for video games with online functionality. Online passes are commonly in the form of a single-use serial code found in a game's manual (or in leaflets). Although they are used to unlock content for a game, online passes are often required for access to certain online content, notably online play. However, if a gamer buys a game pre-owned or borrows from another person and their online passes are already used, the gamer can either purchase one via their console, or can access a limited (commonly 2 day) trial of the game's online content, which is more useful for rented games.
It is currently only used on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Most PC games use DRM techniques that require constant internet connectivity and registration to a game publisher's account, thus deeming online passes on the PC platform useless.
Publishers that utilize the online pass system
- Electronic Arts[1]
- THQ[2]
- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment[3]
- Ubisoft[4]
- Sony Computer Entertainment[5]
- EA Sports
References
- ^ http://www.ea.com/1/online-pass
- ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/20/thq-introduces-its-own-online-pass-in-ufc-2010/
- ^ http://igxpro.net/2011/03/30/warner-bros-joining-online-pass-band-wagon-with-mortal-kombat/155883
- ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/15/ubisoft-announces-uplay-passport-online-pass-for-driver-sf-f/
- ^ http://ps3.ign.com/articles/118/1180810p1.html
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Categories:- Digital rights management
- Online games
- Video games
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