X1 only works in 21 countries at launch.

Sourced straight from MS

Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States

Reading that page, this is more of an issue for me and is exactly the reasons why I'm not buying it:

"Xbox One Requirements:

• Requires broadband internet (ISP fees apply), a Microsoft account and an account on Xbox Live in an Xbox One-supported Xbox Live country/region, and 720p or higher HDMI-compatible TV. To receive live TV via broadcast or cable, supported receiver device (television tuner or cable/satellite set top box) with HDMI output and HDMI cable required (all sold separately).

• Additional subscriptions, internet speed and/or requirements apply for some features.

• Kinect Sensor for Xbox One (included) and periodic system software updates required for continued use; significant updates may be required during set-up and over time (ISP fees apply).

• Some games not transferable and have no resale value; restrictions on games usage apply.

• Games, Kinect and accessories made for Xbox 360 or original Xbox will not work with Xbox One.

• Xbox One system software uses a significant amount of storage; less internal storage will be available to users. 500 GB = 500 billion bytes.

• You must accept Xbox Terms of Use (including Xbox software terms and game license terms), Microsoft Services Agreement, and Xbox One 1-year limited warranty. Some games have additional license terms.

• Terms include binding arbitration with class action waiver to resolve disputes.

• Additional requirements will apply."

Wow. Just...wow.

Speechless.

Looks like they've officially given up on trying to appeal to the Japanese market, too. It's not even working in Japan at launch. Wouldn't even be surprised if the Xbox One is never sold there, either.1PMrFister

XBox isn't that popular in Japan though, is it? I remember hearing how games like Blue Dragon and Halo helped in getting systems sold, but not much else. Sony has always been the dominating market over there, haven't they? I just don't think they should even bother selling it in Japan unless people over there wanted it THAT BADLY.

Hey Microsoft the 2nd language spoken in your Redmond cafeteria is Romanian! Way to support your peeps MS!

Meh. This is kind of disappointing but it doesn't really affect me. Perhaps they can deliver a stronger and more stable launch experience by adding areas over time? Im sure there is a reason for doing it this way.

Hey Microsoft the 2nd language spoken in your Redmond cafeteria is Romanian! Way to support your peeps MS!

alexwatchtower

[QUOTE="1PMrFister"]Looks like they've officially given up on trying to appeal to the Japanese market, too. It's not even working in Japan at launch. Wouldn't even be surprised if the Xbox One is never sold there, either.rragnaar

[QUOTE="alexwatchtower"]

Hey Microsoft the 2nd language spoken in your Redmond cafeteria is Romanian! Way to support your peeps MS!

rragnaar

[QUOTE="rragnaar"][QUOTE="1PMrFister"]Looks like they've officially given up on trying to appeal to the Japanese market, too. It's not even working in Japan at launch. Wouldn't even be surprised if the Xbox One is never sold there, either.1PMrFister

Again, why bother with the XBone versions over in Japan when they'll also be on PS4? Again, Sony appears to be the more dominant company in terms of gaming over in Japan right now, so I don't think the Japanese will have a problem playing it, unless if they don't own a PS4...then that would be different. :P

[QUOTE="alexwatchtower"]

Hey Microsoft the 2nd language spoken in your Redmond cafeteria is Romanian! Way to support your peeps MS!

rragnaar

[QUOTE="alexwatchtower"]

Hey Microsoft the 2nd language spoken in your Redmond cafeteria is Romanian! Way to support your peeps MS!

rragnaar

It's true. MS is full of Romanians. But I will be honest...piracy back home is NO joke. Same for the rest of Eastern Europe and that goes for Poland too.

People have "arcade PS3's and 360's" on the side of the road with nothing but pirated copies charging you by half hour playing times. You can't stop it.

[This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]rragnaar

Well I won't speak for all countries, but people do realize that a lot of those Eastern European countries that are blacked out were never officially supported by the Xbox or Xbox 360 either right? It's a whooole different world in Eastern Europe. I wouldn't worry too much about them.

Microsoft wishes they won't figure out a way to play it:P

Microsoft is making such ridiculous decisions with this console, it's like they want Sony to dominate worldwide PS2-style.

So f*** south america then...?Rod90

Well Brazil does account for over 50% of South America population, but still this is ridiculous.

Well I won't speak for all countries, but people do realize that a lot of those Eastern European countries that are blacked out were never officially supported by the Xbox or Xbox 360 either right? It's a whooole different world in Eastern Europe. I wouldn't worry too much about them.

Microsoft wishes they won't figure out a way to play it:P

alexwatchtower

What about other countries in Western Europe that are also blacked out?

[QUOTE="alexwatchtower"]

Well I won't speak for all countries, but people do realize that a lot of those Eastern European countries that are blacked out were never officially supported by the Xbox or Xbox 360 either right? It's a whooole different world in Eastern Europe. I wouldn't worry too much about them.

Microsoft wishes they won't figure out a way to play it:P

nunovlopes

What about other countries in Western Europe that are also blacked out?

I can't speak for Portugal. I just know what we do wrong. I don't think I have the courage to open up a business back home. Especially a video game business. No idea what's up with Portugal.

Microsoft is making such ridiculous decisions with this console, it's like they want Sony to dominate worldwide PS2-style.

ReddestSkies

[QUOTE="nunovlopes"]

[QUOTE="alexwatchtower"]

Well I won't speak for all countries, but people do realize that a lot of those Eastern European countries that are blacked out were never officially supported by the Xbox or Xbox 360 either right? It's a whooole different world in Eastern Europe. I wouldn't worry too much about them.

Microsoft wishes they won't figure out a way to play it:P

alexwatchtower

What about other countries in Western Europe that are also blacked out?

I can't speak for Portugal. I just know what we do wrong. I don't think I have the courage to open up a business back home. Especially a video game business. No idea what's up with Portugal.

I guess they feel it's a small market. They're probably right.

Its odd that they left out the entire Caribbean.

So no to Africa, Middle east and South Asia. Makes sense since most of those countries have rampant piracy.

Still, mind boggling how MS is hell bent on cock blocking themselves.

So f*** south america then...?Rod90

Well, Xbox Live was never officially supported here so this isn't news. You can just make a foreign account (I'm Canadian!)...unless they're now blocking the actual ISP. :?

Given the popularity the 360 has in Mexico...It's no surprise Mexico is on the list....given the HUGE piracy the 360 has..... Can't wait to see Xone games pirated in flea markets.... :lol:

[QUOTE="alexwatchtower"]

Hey Microsoft the 2nd language spoken in your Redmond cafeteria is Romanian! Way to support your peeps MS!

rragnaar

Well, Xbox Live was never officially supported here so this isn't news. You can just make a foreign account (I'm Canadian!)...unless they're now blocking the actual ISP. :?

UpInFlames

That reminds me......When PS3 was launched...it wasn't supported here in Mexico (almost 2 years for them to support Mexico, Central and South America), so I made a US account, the one that I primary use, problem is that I couldn't buy nothing from PS Store, until I could get US PSN codes via the web.

If M$ decide to block the ISP.....they're doomed......

Well, Xbox Live was never officially supported here so this isn't news. You can just make a foreign account (I'm Canadian!)...unless they're now blocking the actual ISP. :?

UpInFlames

they need to scrap this console The ride never ends: Xbox One has a 1.5mbps download speed internet requirement

http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-one-has-a-1-5mbps-download-speed-internet-requirement?t=1

The part of Canada I  live in isn't colored in.

I'm just assuming that's an error made by the map maker. There's no way in hell Microsoft would even try to pull crap like that.

The part of Canada I  live in isn't colored in.

I'm just assuming that's an error made by the map maker. There's no way in hell Microsoft would even try to pull crap like that.

speedfreak48t5p