Microsoft has addressed the early shipment errors that resulted in some lucky gamers getting a new Xbox One a lot earlier than its scheduled shipment date. But the consoles will remain banned from use until its release date.
Have you got a new Xbox One much earlier than you had expected it? Well, that may not be as good as it sounds. Despite some lucky gamers getting a new Xbox One via postal shipping, in error, the early birds will not be able to use the console till after the launch.
Before Microsoft acknowledged the error, some of these lucky ones quickly gained attention on the web with their timely updates about the console. Microsoft, of course, controls everything about its products. In an announcement Saturday, Xbox LIVE's Larry Hryb referred the early shipments to retailer's system error. Moreover, he added that the consoles will be restricted from connecting to Xbox Live until the launch date nears. So much for all the free marketing, eh?
"Due to a retail partner's system issue, a very small number of Xbox One consoles were shipped to consumers before the 11/22 street date," Larry Hryb, Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson wrote in hisblog. "We're pleased to see the initial response to Xbox One has been so positive, but given we are still putting the finishing touches on our games, UI and online services, as well as confidential partner and media agreements, these consoles units will be restricted from connecting to Xbox Live until closer to our launch date."
Hryb also specifically appreciated @Moonlightswami's excitement of the device and suggested he would also be able to enjoy the console with everybody else. According to Microsoft, the Xbox One pre-order supply sold out much faster than any of its other devices in the past.
Xbox One is the company's most-awaited successor of Xbox 360, released in 2005. The device will retail for £429 ($685). While the competition never ends, Sony is also set to release its PS4 console in Europe, November 29 for £349 ($557).
