Xbox Series X/S users threaten to boycott Xbox over controversial new update

Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One users have been left unimpressed by a recent update, with many asking Microsoft to reverse the controversial change.

You may have heard that Microsoft will soon stop supporting unauthorised third party console accessories. The change was spotted yesterday after certain Xbox users began experiencing error messages on their screen reading, “A connected accessory is not authorised. Using unauthorised accessories compromises your gaming experience. For this reason, the unauthorised accessory will be blocked from use on [12 November 2023].” The message then advised users to contact their point of purchase, which is an entirely unhelpful ‘solution’. Users just want to use their products, and they’re expressing their anger to Microsoft.

Take a look at the latest model of the Xbox Series S below.

Microsoft will be expanding its list of authorised third party accessories, but it certainly won't include them all so plenty of Xbox users are going to be left disappointed. While some third-party accessories will come in cheaper than their official counterparts, an accessory you cannot use will still leave you out of pocket - and that’s not acceptable, no matter how big or small the cost.

YouTuber Maximillian Dood pleaded with Microsoft, writing, “Heyo Phil Spencer, Xbox, and Matt Booty. This is essentially a death sentence for local fighting game events that run on Xbox, much less, others that can only afford one arcade stick. The Brook Gaming converters are not cheat devices. They're a huge boon to the FGC. Please reconsider!"

Streamer Arevya added, “Gaming is for everyone (except disabled gamers that need third party accessories?) Xbox I urge you to give a statement on if this will affect the disability community and if so, how is this in line with your vision for accessibility in gaming!”

Some are even threatening to boycott their consoles. “Time to boycott Xbox,” one Twitter user wrote, while another added, “Yet another reason for me to not buy a new console.”

Xbox and Microsoft are yet to respond.