2023-10-30 14:29:42
Double check the controllers you use to play your Xbox! Microsoft will block all accessories from unlicensed manufacturers on its consoles. A way to ensure your monopoly before the end of year holidays.
Like many people, you may be accustomed to playing your Xbox console with a controller or joystick purchased from Amazon or another e-commerce platform, which was not manufactured by Microsoft. An excellent way to pay less for the accessory, but also to take advantage of certain functions that are not available on the Redmond firm’s controllers. However, this era is soon coming to an end, as the tech giant begins to block the compatibility of its consoles with accessories from other manufacturers. As reported Windows Centralmany players using this practice have started to see a worrying error message displayed on their screen: “A connected accessory is not authorized. The use of unauthorized accessories compromises your gaming experience. For this reason, the unauthorized accessory will be prohibited from use on 12/11/2023. To obtain For help returning it, check with the store it came from or contact the manufacturer. To see authorized accessories, go to www.xbox.com/accessories.“. The message might not be clearer: Microsoft will make all accessories (headsets, controllers, joystick, steering wheel, etc.) that it has not previously validated incompatible with the Xbox.
Blocking Xbox accessories: Microsoft tightens its policy
Between now and November 12, any Xbox accessories you connect to your console that have not been licensed by Microsoft will be automatically blocked and can no longer be used. Only devices listed on thethe official Xbox accessories page can be used on the console (Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S). The accessories manufacturer Brook Gaming is already paying the price for this new policy, as it indicates in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter). An issue that has been occurring since the deployment of software update 10.0.25398.2266, released on October 16.
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It appears that Microsoft has recently changed its licensing policy for third-party companies creating wireless accessories. Brands like Turtle Beach and Razer shouldn’t have any problems, given that their products benefit from the “Designed for Xbox” badge. However, this is not the case for accessories branded XIM, Brook Gaming, Cronus Zen or ReaSnow S1, which allow you to benefit from advantages such as aiming assistance or reduced recoil, which offers a real plus during online games. For example, some allow you to imitate a mouse and keyboard, which is very practical for FPS games like Call of Duty, because they allow you to benefit from an improved rotation speed and a rapid fire function without having to sacrifice aim assist. However, the list of blocked manufacturers has not yet been made official. If you only use accessories from manufacturers who have paid the Xbox license to Microsoft, this new policy should not affect you. On the other hand, if you have used unlicensed third-party manufacturers, you may soon have to check out to obtain a compatible model. Bad news that comes by chance just before the Christmas holidays…
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