The Xbox One, Microsoft’s upcoming gaming console, might not receive support in countries where the platform hasn’t been launched officially, reports the Verge. On the Xbox’s Product Pre-order Information Page, the company states that the console “Requires broadband internet (ISP fees apply), a Microsoft account and an account on Xbox Live in an Xbox One-supported Xbox Live country/region.” We already knew about the broadband Internet connection, but the notion of an “Xbox One-supported Xbox Live country/region” appears to be an additional restriction on the console’s functionality. The page lists 21 countries deemed “Xbox One-Supported Xbox Live Countries,” and then states, “Xbox One games are for activation and distribution only in specified geographic regions.” The countries are: Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom United States The Verge’s correspondence with Microsoft seems to imply that users in any country not listed will be unable to use the Xbox One, even if they use a foreign account. Meanwhile, on Microsoft’s Xbox Support 2 Twitter account, the company has sent mixed messages to followers. @jarydavis That is not recommended or supported. ^RH — Xbox Support 2 (@XboxSupport2) June 14, 2013
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:32:38 +0000
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