XBox One's uturn on content delivery

It's a shame really, I like the idea of digital distribution.

Couldn't there be a system where you pay for a license and still have the ability to sell that license on, and be able to order a physical copy at a slight premium. The copy is worth nothing without the license.

One license could still have the limitation of one active activation. Perhaps the license could link to a token - which could be passed about - so you could lend a game to a friend.

The license would allow you to download the latest version of the game ( assuming that the game has updates and bug fixes), and you are free to transfer your digital copy onto whatever medium.

Your tokens/licenses could then live on a portable keychain, so in theory you could carry your entire collection about.

See also: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5907999