Weird. I’ve been able to play many used games, including GTA in the past. Is this something new with 5 and beyond? I would think the GAME was playable, but any exclusives or anything extra from an order would not be.
except no you cant, because the download keys already been used and registered.
WindyRebel@lemmy.world 2 months ago
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’ve lent friends games, so you tell me
DrSteveBrule@mander.xyz 2 months ago
Can you give an example of which games do this? I’ve never had issues with using pre-owned discs.
7101334@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Battlefield… 4? did it to a limited extent - the code was required for online multiplayer, but not singleplayer.
By Battlefield 6, and enough people absolutely loathing their existence, EA took the hint and didnt repeat that model. Though BF6’s campaign is apparently online-only, so they apparently pivoted to a different insane design choice.
Joelk111@lemmy.world 2 months ago
That is not how disks that don’t have data on them have worked in the past. The disk works as the game key, allowing you to install and play the game, even if there is no data on the disk.
garretble@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Exactly like a Switch 2 Game Key Card.
You can still share and trade those.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 months ago
yeah, the disk is essentially the DLC key for the console