PS5 vs. Xbox Series X vs. Nintendo Switch: Console DRM, Physical Games, Offline Play, Which Is Best?

Since the last Xbox Live outage, there's been some discussion surrounding how console manufacturers handle DRM policies. Almost to a point where the meaning behind 'DRM' is starting to blend in with things like physical media ownership, and required online connections. So let's take a look at all three and really break this down. For Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft - how do they handle services? Digital games? Offline play? Physical games? Let's break the magicians code. HERE'S HOW THEY DO IT. (This will not be nearly as exciting as the actual show).

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Services: PlayStation Plus
1:05 - Services: Xbox Live Gold & Game Pass
2:02 - Services: Nintendo Switch Online
2:38 - Physical Games: PlayStation 5
4:13 - Digital Games: PlayStation 5
4:28 - Physical Games: Xbox Series X
7:21 - Digital Games: Xbox Series X
8:10 - Physical Games: Nintendo Switch
8:32 - Digital Games: Nintendo Switch
8:49 - Key Differences: Next-Gen Game Upgrades
11:18 - Key Differences: Backwards Compatibility
12:30 - Key Differences: Primary Console Settings
13:53 - So Which One Is The Best?
15:16 - Physical Media Problem

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