MidnightRadiance Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) After the announcement that the Xbox One will only work in some countries around the world at launch, Microsoft has also added that the Xbox One will only work in 21 states in the US at launch. Due to the way Microsoft has handled the Xbox One console policies, games can not be activated if you live in an unsupported region. This also appears to be true within the US where only certain states will be able to enjoy the Xbox One at launch. We spoke with a Microsoft representative about this decision. “The states that will not be able to use the Xbox One have been determined by Microsoft to not be prime locations to launch the system; therefore, they will not be supported at launch,” said the representative, “However, all states will be able to use the Xbox One by the year 2015. This date is not final.” We asked the representative why some states were chosen over others to which she replied, “Some factors Microsoft put into consideration included demand, the amount of complaints received from each state, internet quality, obesity rates, amount of Xbox Live users, quality of life and more. It was well thought out research and we stand by our decision to launch with only 21 states.” “If you live in one of the states that unfortunately will not receive Xbox One support at launch, here are a few suggestions on what you can do,” said the representative, “You can relocate to a state that has Xbox One support, you can purchase an Xbox 360 which has no location restrictions, or you can wait patiently until support arrives at your state by 2015 or later.” The following is the list of states that will support the Xbox One at launch: Will be supported at launch: Arizona California Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin Will be supported by 2015 or later: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Hawaii Idaho Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Utah Vermont West Virginia Wyoming Gamers in Washington, D.C., the capital of the US, have decided collectively against purchasing any Xbox One or Xbox 360 products as a form of protest. When we asked the representative about support in the capital, she responded, “It was definitely obesity and quality of life that made us decide they were not worth pursuing at all.” Source: http://www.p4rgaming.com/microsoft-confirms-xbox-one-will-only-work-in-21-states-in-the-us-at-launch/ All i can say is Wow, how can they hope to sell this thing Edited June 15, 2013 by MidnightRadiance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Ripper Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Uh, obviously not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRadiance Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Uh, obviously not true. Really, my bad. Half asleep so i couldn't tell true from false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) I only wish this could be true Edited June 15, 2013 by Dr_Mayus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Yeah -- that's not even borderline believable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curb Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Yeah -- that's not even borderline believable. Considering how poor some of their other decisions have been, I'd say it's actually fairly believable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardXDXtraga Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 By 2015, that would be a death sentence At this point nothing coming from M$ really surprises me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Considering how poor some of their other decisions have been, I'd say it's actually fairly believable. Maybe if you're not that bright. Even with the poor decisions made prior to, they've been made with an expanding business sense. This would provide the absolute contrary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antithesis Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Just one more big "Fuck you" to add to the top of the pile. Why wasn't this disclosed at E3? Because "Fuck you", that's why. Assuming there's any truth to the article, MS has probably just opened themselves up to a class action lawsuit from Xbone pre-order customers who weren't told the Xbox wouldn't work (or at least wasn't supported) in their location prior to purchase. While the article may be satire, I'm half-inclined to believe the outcome. The Xbox apologists only retort against all of this draconian DRM shit is "We got games...herp derp", but most of those games are coming to PC. MS mustn't see PC as a competitor because...you know...Window$, but all this does is open the door wide open to Valve to release their SteamBox within the next year to take that gaming market away from them too. I refuse to buy an Xbox One. I refuse to buy or even use Windows. But I will happily play any PC game on a Steam console. Make it so Gabe. Edited June 16, 2013 by ant1th3s1s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myers Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 There is no way this is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipsqweek Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Sly's right, you just have to read it to realise it's just someone taking the piss out of Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_MovieMan29 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I would of believed it if there would of only been 1 or 2 states like Alaska, but Microsoft isn't stupid, just a little greedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goro Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I'm just waiting for MS to announce they're just trolling us with this BS and reveal a proper console 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorry777 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 ha i could just imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herwest299 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Isn't this sort of true but not US states but countries. Eg I saw many people in Poland and Japan complaining that the Xbox One isn't supported in their country and they're all angry about it. Apparently Microsoft is making it very unclear what will happen in those countries that aren't supported. Something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curb Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Maybe if you're not that bright. Even with the poor decisions made prior to, they've been made with an expanding business sense. This would provide the absolute contrary. Be careful there. They're hardly made with good business sense - considering how many people literally CANNOT use the Xbox One based on the check-in features, and the number of low-income individuals that will flock to the PS4 for the lower price and ability to rent/trade games, they've already castrated their console launch. No one's questioning the "innovations" being made, but they're backed by almost zero business acumen. The entire theme of the Xbox One so far seems to be "gimmick and concept" over "sales and realism,", so if this limited American launch article has any grain of truth, it'd hardly be contrary to what they've already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkthur Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Ignoring the fake theme, I wonder what they take in consideration when talking about obesity rates, does that means fat people can't play? Because gamers are mostly fat nerds who can't get laid, you are alienating a big part of your costumers. Just in case: I'm kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Be careful there. They're hardly made with good business sense - considering how many people literally CANNOT use the Xbox One based on the check-in features, and the number of low-income individuals that will flock to the PS4 for the lower price and ability to rent/trade games, they've already castrated their console launch. No one's questioning the "innovations" being made, but they're backed by almost zero business acumen. The entire theme of the Xbox One so far seems to be "gimmick and concept" over "sales and realism,", so if this limited American launch article has any grain of truth, it'd hardly be contrary to what they've already done. Hey, if you can find a better means of being able to play games without requiring the disc after installation and still be able to distribute said title without the eventual issue of piracy WITHOUT requiring console check-in, be my guest. Unfortunately, they've come up with a means of making it possible on an international scale, but it just doesn't seem to be working out, nor does anyone seem to be giving them a chance. Definitely not enough of a chance to be able to put this into practice long enough for any of it to become functional or run testing. Nevertheless, I'm wasting my breath. There will always be a sense of ignorance, especially within biased communities; whether it be by choice, or just lack of understanding. Also, I hope you don't think that any of this was referring to you or anyone in particular; more so intended to be general statements based upon the craptastic comments we've been subjected to for the past week. tl;dr: Almost one hundred percent sure that this topic is based on false material (satire). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffthedragoon Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) If this is true then I just had the best laugh I could ask for Edit: found this after some digging http://playstationgang.com/countries-that-are-not-supported-at-xbox-one-launch/ it does not confirm the idea that there will only be 21 states that can play the system but rather 21 counties... Edited June 16, 2013 by griffthedragoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 If this is true then I just had the best laugh I could ask for Edit: found this after some digging http://playstationgang.com/countries-that-are-not-supported-at-xbox-one-launch/ it does not confirm the idea that there will only be 21 states that can play the system but rather 21 counties... Yep just what i thought i remember seeing this article a while ago . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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