Xbox Seemingly Banning Unlicensed Third-Party Accessories

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One of the most convenient features of the Xbox consoles is that it is compatible with a large variety of third party accessories. Be it a controller or headset, a large number of third-party devices work with the consoles, giving players the option to go with something that they find more comfortable and affordable.

However, it seems that this may soon no longer be the case, as Xbox will start blocking third-party accessories that aren't authorized with an official license. As spotted by Windows Central, certain Xbox users have reported getting error notifications when pairing their Xbox devices with unlicensed third-party accessories.

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"Error 0x82d60002", as the pop-up notification shows, says that the unauthorized accessory will be blocked from the console as of November 12, 2023. The full message is as below:

"A connected accessory is not authorized. Using unauthorized accessories compromises your gaming experience. For this reason, the unauthorized accessory will be blocked from use on 11/12/2023.

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. (0x82d60002)."

Third-party accessories, especially for Xbox consoles and PC are a micro-industry of their own, giving players access to more affordable, and customised accessories, based on their preferences. This could be in terms of controller layout, design, or something that's themed on their favourite IP.

It seems that with this policy, Xbox will be able to clamp down on third-party brands which have been manufacturing Xbox accessories without acquiring the license for it. This means that a large number of manufacturers will