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- Microsoft appears to have started blocking unlicensed third-party accessories from working on Xbox consoles.
- Users are reporting a new “0x82d60002” error message when connecting an unlicensed third-party accessory.
- This move is speculated to come ahead of a wider opening up of Microsoft’s Xbox accessory licensing program.
The Xbox Series X is one of our favorite gaming consoles, and we love it for being a great platform for playing new games every month through the Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate program. However, Microsoft appears to be making some significant changes to the platform. A new report suggests the company is working towards blocking the use of unauthorized accessories with its consoles in the coming weeks.
According to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft has begun displaying a new error message “0x82d60002” when a user connects a third-party accessory that is not officially licensed under the “Designed for Xbox” program.