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Xbox One to only work in certain countries at launch
- Thread starter Majmun
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guess no XBone for you guys at 8-4 towers
King Beyond the wall
Member
I don't see the big deal with all this, they have a console for people who live in the wrong regions of the world. The Xbox 360.
But seriously I can't believe that Microsoft are actually abandoning so many large and growing markets. Tis thing is only gonna be a marginal success in the US and Britain, and even there the PS4 will likely outsell it.
But seriously I can't believe that Microsoft are actually abandoning so many large and growing markets. Tis thing is only gonna be a marginal success in the US and Britain, and even there the PS4 will likely outsell it.
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Deleted member 13876
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Okay, thanks for clarifying, but it's still not the scenario I'm inquiring about. Romania is not on the list so is currently excluded by default at the moment it seems. There is less clarity about countries that are on the list that would traditionally all be PAL, like Belgium, France, Spain, UK etc not being able to play games bought in neighboring countries.
oh snap that's right, can't wait for the next podcast x)
Rising_Hei
Member
this is 10000 times worse than PS3's european lauch IMO
I NEED SCISSORS
Banned
sweet jesus this console keeps looking worse and worse
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Umm maybe someone in here can help you to ask them?(but not sure are they really know about this)
Country-locking seems to be the suggestion as importing is out. So to play an Xbox One game Kinect must be connected, it has to install to the hard drive, the game has to be enabled for your country (each game has its own region requirements), it must authenticate with the server, you must be in one of the 21 countries where one of those servers is provided and the server has to be pinged every 24 hours.
It's not like I would ever be interested in buying XBONE. But let's say that there would exist a console I would really want and yet it would have a policy which would affect a lot of people yet not me. I would go for it. Why? Maybe I'm selfish. Maybe I don't have such a grand vision for gaming as a community or future of gaming.
Fun fact is that every passing year companies in gaming business have created worse and worse policies from consumer's point of view. Most of them have affected me too. Still people are extremely excited for PS4 for example. It's a step back from PS3 as far as consumer friendliness goes but it's not a very high priority for many people right now. All they see is Microsoft's wrong doings and put the things into perspective. Yet I say they're not looking at things rationally.
I say we should compare policies to past products not future. So for example if I see a paywall for online gaming with PS4 I should ask myself is this worse than what I got on a console released 6 years ago rather than asking if it's worse than their competitiors consumer nightmare. That is all.
If we allow companies to stomp consumer's just because their competitiors is even worse then due time we ironically will end up with a product we were so strongly opposing from the start. There will always be the worst company. It shouldn't be a free "fuck-up ticket" for everyone in the industry.
Head.....hurts.
WhyIsTheRumGone
Banned
Talk about the wolf... He has no point. If people are all going mad that their country isn't supported why should they "put down their pitchforks" because he is fine?
Not caring is one thing, but expecting people to be ok with something just because you are is bullshit.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
I love how some people are justifying this hilarity.
dacuk
Member
Fixed for truth
Let's be clear: if you at this point are still wanting to buy a XBONE only to find out that it's not available for your country then I don't know what to say to you.
More like #BuyAPS3 or #BuyA360.
blitzcloud
Banned
why would I ever live in the non mentioned countries?
(since things are heated up due to E3, this is a reference)
PS: that was done previously, my bad.
(since things are heated up due to E3, this is a reference)
PS: that was done previously, my bad.
wonderland
Member
Nos vamos a la B hermano
estamos en el horno.
PedroLumpy
Member
I can't believe I'm reading this. I'm missing something, why the hell aren't internet connections from all those other countries good enough?
My god, all this shit and for what? You'd think used games had taken their firstborn child or something.
My god, all this shit and for what? You'd think used games had taken their firstborn child or something.
freenudemacusers
Member
Jump in!
Don Mattrick? Is that you?
WhyIsTheRumGone
Banned
I've never owned a MS console, I've only owned Playstations. And I'm not planning to buy the xbone. I was just arguing that guy's sense of community (or lack of). At least pretend and say "sorry for you guys".
Faked sympathy is the worst.
Pope is PS4 fanboy confirmed?
leatherhat
Member
I think this is officially worse than ps3 launch
I'm from Luxembourg. (but I live in Germany) Luxembourg is/was one of the richest countries in Europe. We got bad ass internet over there. They can't tell me that this country hasn't access to a good infrastructure. Plus: they got an office in that country to pay less taxes.
What the f***?!
What the f***?!
You guys gotta put together a quick Skype call podcast or something, I MUST hear the 8-4 reactions to this.
LUCKILY, people in these countries can buy a 360. They are very very lucky.
-bakalhau-
Member
lol I can't even buy or play the console in Portugal. What is this the 1970s? Can't remember the last time I couldn't buy a gadget on time with the rest of Europe. Bad decisions after bad decisions, wow, I'm just at a loss for words. It's like they don't want people to buy their console...
... Or maybe, could this be related to the yield problems rumor going around before E3? Honestly, for them to enable other countries' accounts all it takes is probably a couple hours. Could they only be supporting these 21 countries because they think they will not be able to meet demands due to yield issues if they supported more countries?
Glorioso, from what I've read, no you can't. Que palhaçada não achas?
... Or maybe, could this be related to the yield problems rumor going around before E3? Honestly, for them to enable other countries' accounts all it takes is probably a couple hours. Could they only be supporting these 21 countries because they think they will not be able to meet demands due to yield issues if they supported more countries?
Glorioso, from what I've read, no you can't. Que palhaçada não achas?
Poland not supported. Poor CDProjekt after going on stage with The Witcher 3.
"We spoke with Marcin Iwinski, co-founder and joint CEO of CD Projekt Red about the matter. "I was just in a restaurant and saw the list," Iwinski told us. "I was surprised, and I really hope that it isn't final. I think Polish gamers will speak out loud. From my perspective, it's a sad situation."
"We spoke with Marcin Iwinski, co-founder and joint CEO of CD Projekt Red about the matter. "I was just in a restaurant and saw the list," Iwinski told us. "I was surprised, and I really hope that it isn't final. I think Polish gamers will speak out loud. From my perspective, it's a sad situation."
LegendofJoe
Member
The first choice happens to be a hell of a lot easier. MS has one upped Sony in the ignorant hubris department this generation.
You cannot use it in Portugal
Yeah portugal isnt supported so if we are reading this right you might be out of luck. I wouldnt rush to import an xbone thats for sure.
Yup. Region locked to UK only mate. Kinda shitty for you.
freenudemacusers
Member
where is this quote from? Because this indicates that the developers didn't know the launch countries. Which is mind-melting.
What makes you think they would have known?
LiveFromKyoto
Member
This is a tad excessive. They're turning foot-shooting into an artform.
The Doritos ? ;p
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
The Xbone will be the most entertaining console I don't buy. It's already provided me with hours of entertainment.