A few Xbox One consoles were shipped to gamers who pre-ordered the game weeks before the official release date, which forced Microsoft to ban next-gen users from accessing Xbox Live.
Twitter user @Moonlightswami was one of the lucky few who received the Xbox One before its Nov. 22 launch. The gamer tweeted to Microsoft why he was banned from connecting to Xbox Live.
And now my console is banned. Interesting. Legally purchased game, and system. @Microsoft you got some splaining to do.
— #1 Source 4 XBOX ONE (@Moonlightswami) November 9, 2013
The ban is only temporary and will be lifted on the official release date. The company released the following statement about their mistake:
"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. 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. We love that @Moonlightswami is excited about Xbox One and we can't wait for him to enjoy it closer to launch."
The Xbox One will be available in the United States on Nov. 22 for $499. Check out the list of titles that will be available for purchase for Microsoft's next-gen console's launch date:
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Battlefield 4
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Crimson Dragon
Dead Rising 3
FIFA 14
Forza Motorsport 5
Just Dance 2014
Killer Instinct
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
LocoCycle
Madden NFL 25
NBA 2K14
NBA Live 14
Need for Speed: Rivals
Powerstar Golf
Ryse: Son of Rome
Skylanders: Swap Force
Zoo Tycoon
Zumba Fitness: World Party
Which next-gen console are you thinking about purchasing: Microsoft's Xbox One or Sony's PlayStation 4? Tell us why in the comments section below!
