Report: Xbox One will be region-locked

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The Xbox One will be region-locked, meaning all software must match the region of the console itself, Microsoft confirmed to Digital Trends. This means a US Xbox One won't be able to play games imported from Europe or Japan, for example.

"Similar to the movie and music industry, games must meet country-specific regulatory guidelines before they are cleared for sale," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "We will continue to work with our partners to follow these guidelines with Xbox One."

The Xbox 360 isn't completely region-locked – Microsoft currently allows studios to choose whether their games will work across regions. The PlayStation 3 is region-free, and all games except for Persona 4 Arena work on every console, regardless of spatial location. It's unclear if the PlayStation 4 will be similarly region-free.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/26/report-xbox-one-will-be-region-locked/

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WoobiePosted:

Whatever, good against piracy I guess.

slapshot101Posted:

It seems like Microsoft is committed in every way to stop piracy of games.

-EffyPosted:

fever308
Danimals they are making a whole bunch of stupid decisions. who cares everyone is gonna have the same games anyways

Actually that is not true, there are many games in Japan that do not exist in the USA not only that, but some areas have games selling less than where you are from. This stops people from buying them at a cheaper price.


If there are games that are cheaper somewhere else why not let them buy it from there?

IlIuminatiPosted:

SEG_Enjoy Since GTA V is made by Rockstar North (UK) Does this mean it won't be available on Xbox One?


Maybe. Hopefully it will

neboPosted:

Eh, hopefully there won't be too much stuff locked software wise such as apps

SEG_EnjoyPosted:

Since GTA V is made by Rockstar North (UK) Does this mean it won't be available on Xbox One?

SCOPosted:

This doesnt really affect me anyway so im not that bothered :)

fever308Posted:

Danimals they are making a whole bunch of stupid decisions. who cares everyone is gonna have the same games anyways

Also to continue from the last comment, it's not really a stupid decision, they did the same thing with the 360. nintendo did it with the gamecube, and sony did it with the ps2. It's not really uncommon.

fever308Posted:

Danimals they are making a whole bunch of stupid decisions. who cares everyone is gonna have the same games anyways

Actually that is not true, there are many games in Japan that do not exist in the USA not only that, but some areas have games selling less than where you are from. This stops people from buying them at a cheaper price.

DanimalsPosted:

they are making a whole bunch of stupid decisions. who cares everyone is gonna have the same games anyways


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