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Xbox has taken a definitive stance by instituting a new policy that will block the use of unauthorized accessories with its consoles, effective as of November 17.
This decision has already begun to reverberate amongst the gaming community, and many have already had a warning about it on their consoles in the form of error message 0x82d60002.
It’s a big shift that’s going to impact all those accessories that don’t have the Xbox seal of approval. Made more apparent by Xbox redirecting the user to its own official storefront.
Our sources indicate that Microsoft is lifting restrictions on the ability for third-party hardware manufacturers to build wireless accessories for Xbox Series X|S devices.
Now, we’re hearing that Microsoft does have an approval process for official third-party wireless controllers, and this new restriction may be a result of new security measures to put restrictions on inputs that could circumvent play or inject unfair advantages.
The downside, of course, is that Xbox’s new policy is affecting many “fair” accessories, particularly in the case of fighting game joysticks and other similar accessories.
The problem seems to revolve around brands that haven’t acquired this licensing but still market their products as compatible with Xbox. It appears that Microsoft is actively blocking these items.
I’m surprised by this. Are these devices used by cheaters or something?
This sounds like the kind of big tech user hostile decision that the EU would start a lawsuit over. I guess there probably isn’t a law prohibiting this, or Microsoft Legal wouldn’t have signed off on it.
I think it’s just an effort to collect a licensing fee.
Likely this will target modded controller jigs like “Chronus”.
This is definitely due to them now owning Call of Duty where these fucking users are rampant and since it’s not software hacks, it could be done on consoles…at least until now
I don’t get it, it’s a tool that lets you use PlayStation controllers on Xbox?
The Chronus seems to authenticate itself by plugging in a real Xbox controller, I don’t think Microsoft can win this fight without breaking all HID devices. Cheaters can just update their firmware and continue playing.
I guess we’ll have to see who wins the cat and mouse game : /
The important part is it lets you plug in a mouse and keyboard, which allows for much faster and more accurate response times.
You are correct that they can just route through authorized boards or spoof that they are one.