Microsoft explains Xbox One delay, addresses importing questions

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"The console will work everywhere (keeping in mind power supplies)," says exec

Microsoft senior director of product planning Albert Penello has explained the reason for Xbox One's delay in eight European markets.

"Launch volumes are not really an issue," he said on NeoGAF. "This was simply a software issue in terms of getting local language and voice support in the dash. It's pretty straightforward, but disappointing I know for people who are missing launch."

While Penello said he was in favour of people waiting for the official supported launch in the affected markets to ensure they get "the best experience", he acknowledged that importing the console is an option.

First, he reiterated that all Xbox One games are region free, which isn't the case on Xbox 360.

"Second, the console will work everywhere (keeping in mind power supplies)," he said. With regards to that caveat, Penello is saying it's likely systems will work in other countries, but Microsoft cannot guarantee it due to, among other things, power supply and adaptability issues.

Penello said: "You can use one of the 13 digital marketplaces corresponding to our launch markets, assuming you have a valid payment instrument for those countries."

However, he also said music and video content can be geo-restricted based on licensing.

The Xbox One price has been set at £430/€500/$500.

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LuckyOtterPosted:

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platyui
LuckyOtter
ByRads can someone explain to me?
i live in holland and we get the xbox one here in '14 but if i buy it from a uk store or something like that, i can just use it, go online and do updates?


Yeah you should be fine. If Holland uses the Euro (which I'm pretty sure it does) then when your setting up your profile just select a country that uses the Euro also. Also one that speaks the same language as you which seems to be English.


The UK uses Pounds and not Euros so it would be different


Where did I say UK in that sentence? Where did he say UK in that sentence? Oh we didn't? Thank you for telling me something that was completely irrelevant and I already knew.


I'm an idiot... Please disregard that last statement. Back to the original question you should be fine since I live in the US and at one point my Xbox was making me pay in pounds. I could still buy stuff though since my credit card company just converted the money. Also just because you buy it from the UK does not mean you have to set it to the UK. That's what region free means.

LuckyOtterPosted:

platyui
LuckyOtter
ByRads can someone explain to me?
i live in holland and we get the xbox one here in '14 but if i buy it from a uk store or something like that, i can just use it, go online and do updates?


Yeah you should be fine. If Holland uses the Euro (which I'm pretty sure it does) then when your setting up your profile just select a country that uses the Euro also. Also one that speaks the same language as you which seems to be English.


The UK uses Pounds and not Euros so it would be different


Where did I say UK in that sentence? Where did he say UK in that sentence? Oh we didn't? Thank you for telling me something that was completely irrelevant and I already knew.

SwiftPosted:

I really do not see a problem. I may just be blind though.

AlbericiPosted:

Delay like PS4 lol

I-DA-KINGPosted:

Whats the problem?

They released it in every major country & like they said you can still buy it & use it if your not in one of the countrys

BrosPosted:

I live in the UK yay!

goodraindropPosted:

i was relly looking forward to the xbox one but i live in norway so have to wait :(

platyuiPosted:

LuckyOtter
ByRads can someone explain to me?
i live in holland and we get the xbox one here in '14 but if i buy it from a uk store or something like that, i can just use it, go online and do updates?


Yeah you should be fine. If Holland uses the Euro (which I'm pretty sure it does) then when your setting up your profile just select a country that uses the Euro also. Also one that speaks the same language as you which seems to be English.


The UK uses Pounds and not Euros so it would be different

Teh_MtnzPosted:

atleast they didnt fully cancel them out. there still getting the xbox one but later on

LuckyOtterPosted:

ByRads can someone explain to me?
i live in holland and we get the xbox one here in '14 but if i buy it from a uk store or something like that, i can just use it, go online and do updates?


Yeah you should be fine. If Holland uses the Euro (which I'm pretty sure it does) then when your setting up your profile just select a country that uses the Euro also. Also one that speaks the same language as you which seems to be English.


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