Xbox One: Can't Play Console Unless In Supported Country, No Hardware Imports

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Zaibach

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Zaibach

And yet we thought SimCity went through the DRM shitstorm.

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Zaibach

Xbox One only to be usable in 8 of the top 25 most populous countries in the world and only 3 of the top 10. Almost all of the other countries they're launching in don't even rank in the top 50 and quite a few rank below the top 75 or 100. Complete list in order of population:

United States (3)
Brazil (5)
Russia (9)
Mexico (11)
Germany (16)
France (21)
United Kingdom (22)
Italy (23)
Spain (28)
Canada (35)
Australia (51)
Netherlands (62)
Belgium (75)
Sweden (87)
Austria (91)
Switzerland (96)
Denmark (112)
Finland (114)
Norway (118)
Ireland (121)
New Zealand (123)

They're certifiably insane, there is simply no other explanation that makes sense for why a company would launch in Austria and Ireland, but not China (1), India (2), Indonesia (4), Japan (10), South Africa (24), South Korea (25), Argentina (31), or Poland (33). It's just unbelievable.

Wow wow what kinda BS is that.

Xbox One only to be usable in 8 of the top 25 most populous countries in the world and only 3 of the top 10. Almost all of the other countries they're launching in don't even rank in the top 50 and quite a few rank below the top 75 or 100. Complete list in order of population:

United States (3)
Brazil (5)
Russia (9)
Mexico (11)
Germany (16)
France (21)
United Kingdom (22)
Italy (23)
Spain (28)
Canada (35)
Australia (51)
Netherlands (62)
Belgium (75)
Sweden (87)
Austria (91)
Switzerland (96)
Denmark (112)
Finland (114)
Norway (118)
Ireland (121)
New Zealand (123)

They're certifiably insane, there is simply no other explanation that makes sense for why a company would launch in Austria and Ireland, but not China (1), India (2), Indonesia (4), Japan (10), South Africa (24), South Korea (25), Argentina (31), or Poland (33). It's just unbelievable.

Aidenfury19

It will create a new higher class of gaming for a new gen of hardcore gamers. Not everyone will be able to enjoy this level of gaming, but not everyone gets to drive a Ferrari either. This will sort out the couch full of greasy monkeys playing Madden on a PS4 from the more sophisitcated gamer. FoxbatAlpha

So......PS4 is for poor people?! Swag.

India and South Korea are lined up for 2014, but if Sony launches before them, then Microsoft stands no chance.charizard1605

Late 2014 which probably means a full year after launch, that should give Sony plenty of time to launch in those countries if they like.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]India and South Korea are lined up for 2014, but if Sony launches before them, then Microsoft stands no chance.Aidenfury19

Late 2014 which probably means a full year after launch, that should give Sony plenty of time to launch in those countries if they like.

LMAO

Well, thankfully xbox one games are fillers and nothing beyond, so noone cares

PS4 is where the real gaming will be next gen and 3DS for the amazing JRPGs

Maybe even WiiU, which is already beyond xbox one in games, by a billion miles

There must definitely be some sabotage from inside microsoft..lightleggy

...And the hits keep on comin'!

Well, thankfully xbox one games are fillers and nothing beyond, so noone cares

PS4 is where the real gaming will be next gen and 3DS for the amazing JRPGs

Maybe even WiiU, which is already beyond xbox one in games, by a billion miles

loosingENDS

What was the turning point for you?

[QUOTE="lightleggy"]There must definitely be some sabotage from inside microsoft..Nengo_Flow

at microsoft studios 

I lol'd at this pic so hard

Keiji993

Microsoft is killingthey game department.

Xbox One only to be usable in 8 of the top 25 most populous countries in the world and only 3 of the top 10. Almost all of the other countries they're launching in don't even rank in the top 50 and quite a few rank below the top 75 or 100. Complete list in order of population:

United States (3)
Brazil (5)
Russia (9)
Mexico (11)
Germany (16)
France (21)
United Kingdom (22)
Italy (23)
Spain (28)
Canada (35)
Australia (51)
Netherlands (62)
Belgium (75)
Sweden (87)
Austria (91)
Switzerland (96)
Denmark (112)
Finland (114)
Norway (118)
Ireland (121)
New Zealand (123)

They're certifiably insane, there is simply no other explanation that makes sense for why a company would launch in Austria and Ireland, but not China (1), India (2), Indonesia (4), Japan (10), South Africa (24), South Korea (25), Argentina (31), or Poland (33). It's just unbelievable.

Aidenfury19

China have laws againts video game consoles ,i think.

omg  :lol:

Xbox One only to be usable in 8 of the top 25 most populous countries in the world and only 3 of the top 10. Almost all of the other countries they're launching in don't even rank in the top 50 and quite a few rank below the top 75 or 100. Complete list in order of population:

United States (3)
Brazil (5)
Russia (9)
Mexico (11)
Germany (16)
France (21)
United Kingdom (22)
Italy (23)
Spain (28)
Canada (35)
Australia (51)
Netherlands (62)
Belgium (75)
Sweden (87)
Austria (91)
Switzerland (96)
Denmark (112)
Finland (114)
Norway (118)
Ireland (121)
New Zealand (123)

They're certifiably insane, there is simply no other explanation that makes sense for why a company would launch in Austria and Ireland, but not China (1), India (2), Indonesia (4), Japan (10), South Africa (24), South Korea (25), Argentina (31), or Poland (33). It's just unbelievable.

Aidenfury19

Because Ireland is awesome thats why, so back off right !!!!!

[spoiler] :P

But really, didn't MS used to have their EU headquarters in Ireland, i know they used to print all the EU game discs here, plus we're basically attached to the UK [/spoiler]

Why would MS waste their time in Japan? They lost a ton of money in that market twice, and competed successfully without it.

StormyJoe

[QUOTE="Nengo_Flow"][QUOTE="lightleggy"]There must definitely be some sabotage from inside microsoft..the-obiwan

This is a joke right ?

Fake twitter account ?

.....Right ?

Not completely shocking.  We've been hearing about production difficulties for months now.  When you can't produce enough, you delay or shrink the target audience.

Besides, it's the XB1, who's gonna cry they can't have one anyhow? :|

After nearly 8 years of success for 360, It's shocking to see so many wrongs happening withing 2 months of reveal. 

I guess no popular gaming console can ever survive the "3rd Console" disease. 

Wtf? I can't believe lems are still protecting this crap.

I don't get this at all.

I mean, I understand why they want to implement DRM.
But why they straight out exclude countries is truly baffling to me.

No Portugal ? Hungary ? Croatia ? Japan ?
I mean, they block half of Europe...

I'm having a hard time believing this.

This is a joke right ?

Fake twitter account ?

.....Right ?

Sagem28

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I lol'd at this pic so hard

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There is somethin big now on others forums, news came out that you wont be able to sell the Xbox One to someone else.

johny300

"WTF Microsoft" should really start trending everywhere.

Does anyone in Japan/Asia ever buy Microsoft consoles anyway? It's definitely a silly decision, but let's not make a big deal out of something that doesn't matter to anyone on this site. meetroid8

This as a business decision makes no sense. In an attempt to make more money and control their content distribution more, they are going to loose BILLIONS. 

This as a business decision makes no sense. In an attempt to make more money and control their content distribution more, they are going to loose BILLIONS. 

VendettaRed07

It's better. I am in Middleast and I have high speed broadband connection. I would say my multiplayer game matches are laggy and unpleasant. I'd rather wait more for a full sevice from MS in Middleast and opening new servers here. Take all everything and be happy or don't at all. I wasn't happy with the 360's online multiplayer.

I have a solution for you guys. Since some of the good online PC's games dont work in certain regions like in Middleasd and now Xbox One is even making it worse, have you thought of immigration? Yeah take your stuff with you, say goodbye to your family/friends, leave your country, and be alone in a new place where you can play Xbox One. Games now adays cost you more than your life lol.

I lol'd at this pic so hard

Keiji993

I lol'd at this pic so hard

Keiji993

What the fvck does "^PC" mean?TheGrat1

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Zaibach

I keep thinking I'm going to wake up from some coma.  Like this is just some strange dream.

What is MS doing?  At this rate they'll announce that the X1 comes bundled with airborne aids by next week.