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[lupinko]

wait what, half of Europe can't use Xbox One when it launches? does it even launch there? what? i don't understand this at all lol

Don't forget that MS went big for Fifa exclusive DLC too!

I live in the UAE but my Xbox account is for Australia, using a PAL system here - does that mean it will work for me or it wont?

The earlier posts say it's geolocked when logging into the verification servers, so it won't work for you.

So MS told you to basically go either PC, PS4 or Wii U next gen.

 

[Brinbe]

firstworldbox

 

[Mpl90]

It's like Sony somehow seized control of MS and is actively driving them into the worst possible direction.
Turn around 180° right now, you dumb fucks!

Phil Harrison is doing such an amazing work.

 

[Demon Ice]

Jesus Christ. So happy I'm dodging this bullet. Just scanning through that list of requirements needed just to play a game on the damn thing makes me feel genuinely sorry for anybody getting one. What a mess.

It's like the exact opposite of the PS4 being region free.

 

[alr1ght]

Agent Phil Harrison doing work.

 

[Odahviing]

noone's listening to me i guess.

so much arrogance

 

[Bunta]

I don't see how they keep dropping the ball like this.

 

[Saty]

Xbox One games are for activation and distribution only in specified geographic regions.

I didn't read this as 'games will flat-out not work if you aren't using the console in the countries listed above'. Why wouldn't they word it 'only in the countries specified above'? I think the line is about it being region-locking.

 

[ElTorro]

Come on GAF.

Where is the problem?

Just buy a VPN to a supported country.

Won't add much to the mobile tethering.

#dealwithit

 

[radios shipping overview]

At this point, I can't help thinking that Microsoft is sabotaging the Xbone on purpose. For what reason, I have no idea.

Xbone is all about putting the content provider first. Enjoy your brick-walled, maximum-security garden, I guess?

 

[Cryolemon]

what about Vaticam, San Marino, Andorra, Luxemburg and Monaco?

My guess is that the first two would be "included" in Italy and the last two in France, Andorra could be France or Spain., but I wouldn't be too confident lol.

 

[MCD]

IP check or just a PR list?

Considering the trainwreck this has been, yup, this is IP locked.

Console is dead.

 

[sTeLioSco]

"Xbox One games are for activation and distribution only in specified geographic regions. See game package and/or retailer product information, for each game’s specific geographic regions."

that's the craziest thing i ever read.

 

[JaseC]

I assume this also means the console isn't launching in the unnamed countries since without access to XBL you can't add licenses to your account.

Edit:

I must say that people misunderstand this requirement. The Xbox Live is not officially supported in these countries (no services and support), but people from all countries can sign up as nearby supported country to gain access to online games and other basic features.

Please do not make fun of Microsoft for this, this is an old policy.

I don't think "Sign up to your nearest XBL-supported country" is something Microsoft officially sanctions. Presumably, if XBL isn't offered in the country, the X1 isn't going to be offered, either.

 

[QisTopTier]

Dead Rising exclusive to xbox from a japanese company can not be played in japan LOL

 

[Morbid Angel]

Xbox Live availability

Half of these territories don't get the console at launch.

 

[Nekofrog]

Portugal is probably salty as fuck haha.

There are going to be a LOT of upset people at Lajes Field Air Base.

 

[scarybore]

I'm incredibly puzzled by just about everything Microsoft is doing with the Xbone, it doesn't seem sane.

 

[PrivateWHudson]

Did anyone invite Sega back to the party? I think there may be a seat open soon.

 

[Parallacs]

I guess that clears up the "Military serving in foreign countries" issue we had for the last few weeks.

 

[kick51]

You tie up your console in media content distribution via third parties and network TV, you get yourself tangled up a serious, largest possible international licensing web. Who knew?

 

[CREMSteve]

Japan can't use the XB1?

What sort of madness is this? Have Microsoft gone completely insane?

 

[LCfiner]

Microsoft's all digital, always online future is so full of restrictions and caveats and compromises, it's almost as if they want it to fail.

What makes digital distribution compelling on smartphones and PCs is supreme convenience. MS has created something which is the exact opposite of that.

 

[Creamium]

Haha this is gold.

Mattrick: "If you live in Japan, Greece or Portugal, just buy an xbox 360."

 

[Stone Ocean]

They are literally doing everything wrong they possibly can, aren't they?

 

[daniels]

"why would you live there"
"Fortunately we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity, it's called xbox 360"
...

 

[Nemesis_]

So does this mean that the Xbox One will be region locked not only via disc but DRM too? :/

 

[The_Monk]

And all those FIFA Football DLC's coming first on Xbox One and then don't selling the Console where they could grab a lot of European Fifa fans.

It makes no sense, what's point?

 

[Can Crusher]

I'm glad MS keeps on fucking up.

 

[fallagin]

Well, that is some hardcore region locking.

 

[awilliams213]

It's like they are trying to bail out of the gaming industry.

 

[BrokenSymmetry]

Don't remind me of this stupid Xbox country locking. Here in the Netherlands we never were able to play the Xbox Indie games.

 

[Nephrahim]

Japan can't use the XB1?

What sort of madness is this? Have Microsoft gone completely insane?

To be fair, the 360 sold what, 5 units in Japan? I can see why they wouldn't bother this time.

 

[Red Blaster]

Dead Rising exclusive to xbox from a japanese company can not be played in japan LOL

dr3 is made by canadians

 

[SpecX]

Is Microsoft really trying to kill their games division. This just keeps getting worse.

 

[entremet]

Wow. It just gets worse and worse. So draconian.

 

[serplux]

Hardcore region locking is hardcore.

 

[GameSeeker]

Remember Xbone is region-locked and requires you to get permission from Microsoft every 24 hours to play any games (and they will record your IP address).

If you don't live in one of the 21 launch countries, you are likely buying a large black paperweight.

On the other hand, PS4 is region-free and doesn't require Sony's permission to play games.

 

[Jamie OD]

I am speechless at this news.

 

[bishoptl]

Microsoft hates Africans

eznark buying 12 Xbones confirmed

 

[sleepykyo]

With Korea and Japan out of the loop, Killer Instinct players won't have to worry about Asian competition.

 

[IMBored]

There are going to be a LOT of upset people at Lajes Field Air Base.

It's gonna close anyway.

 

[~~Hasan~~]

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/pre-order-xbox-one/disclaimer

AHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHA.

good thing i canceled my pre order. i can't even run the console even if i wanted to pre order it.

ahahahahahahahha yeah .... fuck that lolol

 

[Latvian Hitman]

So, these are the 21 territories slated for their "worldwide" launch, I take it?

What an abysmal month for the Xbox brand...

 

[Portugeezer]

PS3 launch: get a second job

Xbone launch: move to another country

 

[SuperSonic1305]

It's not like any of them would want to buy it anyway.

 

[L.O.R.D]

i live in the meddle east,,duck me right ?
i have source that the xbox 1 service will reach Saudi arabia and UAE and june/july 2014
its some how a good news, because xbox live service only come to us after 2 years

 

[Pikma]

I don't know why, but this seems appropriate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R5A0pg4oN8

 

[ComputerMKII]

Good luck selling a billion units.

 

[Eliciel]

lol no Greece in it xD. So my country got officially rated down, even my M$. Thank you!