"It's anticonsumer", gamers criticize Xbox plan to block unofficial controllers

Starting in November, Xbox will begin blocking controllers and other unofficial accessories that players use on their consoles. With this, it seeks to encourage the use of peripherals that have the official license or are manufactured by the brand.

As expected, this decision divided the opinion of gamers. On the one hand, there are people who believe that this will bring long-term benefits, as it will eliminate the use of modified and customized controllers for cheating.

On the other hand, there are those who believe that Xbox is infringing on the freedom of choice of its consumers. In addition, there are complaints from fans of fighting games and those who only have a third-party controller to play with.

Gamers react to Xbox controller locks

Starting next November 12, Xbox will start locking controllers and other unofficial accessories that gamers use on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Users will have 2 weeks to use their product before they stop working on the consoles.

The news took everyone by surprise, but there are those who believe it is an important step towards ending cheating in multiplayer games. Part of the community thinks that it is always better to purchase licensed products, as this way a good gaming experience is guaranteed.

On the other hand, there are very disappointed gamers, as they consider it an anti-consumer measure. Many are of the opinion that Xbox should not condition the way its customers play or the accessories they use.

In addition, there is a lot of criticism from fans of fighting and racing games, as they think that the measure will impact the peripherals they use to play. There are also concerned users who will not be able to use adapters that make older controllers compatible with modern consoles.

A sector of the community is simply upset because Xbox has not commented on the matter and has not clarified how it will handle the issue. There was also criticism that the company does not give alternatives on its support page, as it simply asks users to refund their unofficial products.