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Xbox One will work in 21 countries at launch. Microsoft today published a list of the regions with Xbox Live support for the new console, which is required to activate and play games.

Games for Microsoft's next-gen system are "are for activation and distribution only in specified geographic regions," Microsoft's pre-order page notes, and you can find them at the bottom of this article.

Microsoft confirmed earlier that the consoles will be region locked, meaning each system can only play games published in its original region. And since the consoles must check in with Xbox Live at least once every 24 hours to play games regardless of their online functionality, the system can't be played outside of Xbox Live's supported regions.

Microsoft plans to expand Xbox One to "high-growth areas" of Asia around late 2014, according to an Engadget report. It also confirmed the console will launch in Japan but did not address timing or other details.

By comparison, Sony confirmed that PlayStation 4 is region-free and can be played with no online connection earlier this week--meaning anywhere you can play a PS3 now, you'll be able to play PS4.

AustraliaAustriaBelgiumBrazilCanadaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyIrelandItalyMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUnited KingdomUnited States

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Leemundo - 3 hours, 34 minutes ago

Can this list be edited to show which countries can actually use the 'entertainment' services which are much hyped about?!I think that list wold be very small. So what's the point in this machine?!Also, I tested my bandwidth this morning and it was only 2.3mbs, below their recommendation. Which is funny, because I don't actually 'need' Internet to play games, "apparently". Reply Report

berry87 - 0 minutes ago

Here's the listNorth America Reply Report

nonevilcookiemonster - 4 hours, 14 minutes ago

This is why the playstation 4 has been pre-ordered 3x more then the Xbox One http://www.noshitshurlock.com/playstation-4-ahead-of-xbox-one-in-pre-orders-on-amazon/ Reply Report

MD-Stranger - 4 hours, 28 minutes ago

Sad for all the billion people in China who can't play the Xbone. Reply Report

Temperance11 - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago

I know! They built the damn thing they should get to at least play it for a little bit. Reply Report

jh4911 - 4 hours, 38 minutes ago

Geographically locked?! Oh come on MS, I have been rooting for you to change or least not add to your stupid draconian policies. This may be time to buy my first ever playstation... hell I'll buy Xbone 'exclusives' on PC anyway. I can play that anywhere... Reply Report

manila2k1 - 7 hours, 13 minutes ago

They are foolish to completely ignore Asia. Reply Report

Shinn - 8 hours, 31 minutes ago

Jesus, I totally forgot that the online thing would allow Microsoft to geographically lock the entire console.That's disgusting. Reply Report

Zeedar - 8 hours, 43 minutes ago

I live in Hungary (eastern Europe). I guess regarding my next-gen console the decision was made for me. Good move Microsoft. Reply Report

winner2 - 15 hours, 14 minutes ago

I'm pretty sure this was planned through a financial perspective rather than a desire to be assholes like I think a lot of people are ready to believe. It's not just a games console anymore, it can even be claimed that it's more media center than game console. Considering that, I can see how they might want to place more of their focus on areas developed to the point that a media center actually has a probable profit. I mean, a lot of Africa is not as developed as a rural town in the U.S. Take that for what you will however, as I'm not a geography pro, much less an African geography pro. Reply Report

campinbastard - 13 hours, 36 minutes ago

While I do completely agree with your assessment of the situation, a lot of people are still being shafted by the policies that Microsoft is employing with the Xbox One. At the moment, it's not looking a pretty picture for Microsoft in this console cycle Reply Report

winner2 - 13 hours, 15 minutes ago

You're absolutely right that a lot of people aren't going to be able to take advantage of the xbox, but I'm not so sure they're out of the cycle yet. They're not just aiming at gamers anymore, they're widening their audience. I can't quote an accurate figure on this, but I have a feeling there are a lot more people who are more interested in the other possibilities of including tv service, sports and netflix and whatnot of a media center than the games alone. Not to mention they still have plenty of xbox loyalists and people who just aren't bothered by the policies, such as myself. They have certainly lost a number of potential customers in the past few months, but I think over time the xbox (and I'm assuming it's successors) is going to worm it's way through the entertainment sphere to where microsoft wants it to be. Reply Report

Eightboll812 - 8 hours, 47 minutes ago

There's a huge asterisk on the "TV" stuff. If by media center, you mean, you still have to have your set top box, and XBox is live TV only, then sure. But I don't even know a person who watches live TV other than sports anymore. They have the same issue that has rendered TiVo virtually irrelevant and obsolete. HDMI is encrypted, with licenses that restrict what passthroughs can do. If you ever wondered why TiVo has no DVR models that are compatible with any digital TV services, that's why. The only models they have are integrated models (with cable cards or that you get from DirecTV), and broadcast TV models. MS has every one of those same limitations in what they can do with TV on the Xbone.It's not 100% awful, but I think a lot of people are thinking the Xbone has TV features it actually doesn't and many will find it far less useful that they expected. The important point here is that gamers who like the TV features (the ones that are really there) will be pleased. However, people who aren't into games, really won't find Xbone to be that one device that replaces everything else. It's very weak when you compare it to TV services that have whole home DVR, multiple HD channel recording, etc. I predict it won't expand their market by much at all. Maybe a few initial sales based on misinformation, but after word gets out about it not being a TV DVR, they won't sell to a non-gamer after that. Reply Report

Leemundo - 3 hours, 40 minutes ago

I'm sure I read that gaming as a medium has started to overtake the film industry?! The initial loss of pre-sales alone will be in the hundred millions. If PS4 is already 4-1 ahead as mentioned above then that's like 4 MILLION x £400 lost, not to mention the fact no Live fee purchased or any 'entertainment' purchased. No used games either?! I bought a sub par Saints Row game for less than £5 while I had GTA, I never would have bought that new, that used game sale encouraged me to buy SR2, SR3 and pre-ordered SR4. That's over £100 of "used game" sales Microsoft and the publisher could be losing. Save this comment.I bet Xbox One won't reach half of the 360's sales in the first three months.£10,000 big ones on it. Reply Report

BladedFalcon - 15 hours, 37 minutes ago

Well, whaddaya know, Mexico was actually listed!Not getting it anyway, but I do feel a tad giddy that we're no longer considered that insignificant to the gaming market, apparently :P Reply Report

shinkeidei - 14 hours, 24 minutes ago

Are you mexican hermano? Awesome! Reply Report

BladedFalcon - 14 hours, 14 minutes ago

Claro que si carnal! haha! tu tambien? :D Reply Report

shinkeidei - 11 hours, 51 minutes ago

Simon de Guanatos!!! Reply Report

n00b - 16 hours, 8 minutes ago

my country isn't on the listwelp one more reason to get a ps4 Reply Report

JarkayColt - 16 hours, 34 minutes ago

The word "work" in the title pretty much says everything. So basically, not everybody can even expect the thing to work in their own country. The hell. Enjoy your new doorstop folks. (Okay, I'm exaggerating.)Although to be fair, that is fairly decent coverage of the main areas they could expect sales, but still, the fact that it's region-locked is the main kicker. Plenty of people enjoy the freedom of being able to import games and systems if it means they can get something first, or cheaper, or...at all. In fact, I've never really understood the idea behind region-blocking. Can anyone give me a practical reason for it? If someone wants to spend money importing a game or console, I can't see why the hell not. Reply Report

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