Probably so need to get a VPN with UK IP. I would guess it is to protect shops they make deals with for used games. Only reason to country lock a console like that.
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Xbox One to only work in certain countries at launch
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Probably so need to get a VPN with UK IP. I would guess it is to protect shops they make deals with for used games. Only reason to country lock a console like that.
I'm in tears hahaha.
But seriously, have they put any thought in this whole ordeal. Like even for 5 seconds.
Militant17
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So all of Australia is supported except for Tasmania? Hahaha.
GAF knows NOTHING.
This thing to minimize the impact and actual knowledge of GAF have been used frequently lately.
Phat Michael
Banned
what are you talking about? UAE wasn't supported until a year ago and I have been able to play in xbox live for years? I'm not spinning anything. I've been on xbl when it wasn't officially supported here.
Throwaway123456789
Member
Some pretty crazy things going on there.
Iceland? Greece? Japan? Hell, the entire Asian market (except Russia)? Portugal? Poland? Hungary? Czech? Turkey? No east block countries? South Africa? The whole of Africa? Argentina?
What. The. Fuck.
Iceland? Greece? Japan? Hell, the entire Asian market (except Russia)? Portugal? Poland? Hungary? Czech? Turkey? No east block countries? South Africa? The whole of Africa? Argentina?
What. The. Fuck.
Spring-Loaded
Member
Unreal.
There was a Thread a few days ago asking how big it was the Xbox brand in Europe.
Regarding Portugal I made this post if anyone is interested:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=60850877&postcount=52
Regarding Portugal I made this post if anyone is interested:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=60850877&postcount=52
rain elbows
Member
They need some time to find retailers willing to participate in their scheme.
Oh, well this is great news!
People where afraid what countries with bad Internet Connection would do with an xBone. Now they can rest assured: It just won't work anyway
Jokes aside, at least in the case of Portugal the reason is definitely not Internet connection quality. It's pretty good there.
mightynine
Member
Really, reading this on the page should make anyone wonder why they would buy this:
Bolded above, is that how they plan to get around first-sale doctrine?
Bolded above, is that how they plan to get around first-sale doctrine?
You can always enjoy those great experiences with our perfect product for your country: The Xbox 360.
Geographically locked out at launch. lololol.
I suspect also on every single new game released to stop you evil fuckwit gamers obnoxious enough to have family living abroad getting a game in before your own local release. You bunch of potential hacker thieve scumbags.
In a hotel I worked at we used to say tongue in cheek that the place ran smoother without them pesky customers. Microsoft seem to be using this as a business philosophy.
I suspect also on every single new game released to stop you evil fuckwit gamers obnoxious enough to have family living abroad getting a game in before your own local release. You bunch of potential hacker thieve scumbags.
In a hotel I worked at we used to say tongue in cheek that the place ran smoother without them pesky customers. Microsoft seem to be using this as a business philosophy.
i'm pretty sure thats only applicable in the US. The EU isn't AS corporate fellating as the US
This thread keeps on giving
Isn't this based on regions where XBL is officially supported? If so, I've been waiting for a Luxembourgish Region for 10 years.
The people misunderstanding this policy are you. Xbox Live is available in more than the listed launch countries: They are actively not launching the Xbone in places where Xbox Live currently does exist, and are saying that games aren't for activation in these regions that currently have official Xbox Live support, but won't get the Xbone.
Monty Mole
Member
Blatantly.
Eh? It's still a lot better than only launching in the US/Japan first like we used to see - PS3 comes to mind in recent memory. At least the console is launching in many European countries too.
gutter_trash
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Portugal was already Sony land anyway, not a fuck was given
Yes, they said 21 countries this year. There's your 21.
Portugal is a very weird omission. Poland too.
mightynine
Member
LFMartins86
Member
Wow, a refrence to Lajes Field Air Base in GAF. Now, I´ve seen it all.
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
Ashler
Member
I wasn't even planning to get one.
ebullientprism
Member
Yeah this^^ is bullshit.
XBL is supported in India. They have their own market place. You can buy games and MS points in the local India currency. 360 has been selling here officially for over 6 years. They have their localized support and services. I have had my 360 replaced by them for RROD. They are partnered up with local ISPs for XBL gold deals.
So if you wanna do damage control, at least dont pretend to make shit up.
Just remember guys!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yC8FbgGnd0
No Internet access ? stick with the 360
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yC8FbgGnd0
No Internet access ? stick with the 360
i doubt they are they IP locking? that would be pretty insane
LOOOL
something fishy
Member
hahahaha.
good lord.
good lord.
Obviously we need a clarification, but the following quote makes it seem like individual games are region-locked, at least:
"Xbox One games are for activation and distribution only in specified geographic regions. See game package and/or retailer product information, for each games specific geographic regions."
It also says activation, so I want to know whether you'd actually have to fly to the specified region with your console to get the game working, even if you can play the game in another one.