What you need to know
- From November 12, 2023, Microsoft will no longer allow unauthorized third-party accessories to be used with its Xbox consoles.
- Players are reporting a warning message displaying on Xbox when plugging in unauthorized accessories, notifying them of the date their accessories will be blocked with "error 0x82d60002."
- Xbox advises returning the accessory and instead referring to its list of authorized products on its website.
- The message is shown due to the latest console build, which is said to be causing console issues when using these third-party accessories.
- UPDATE: We've heard from sources familiar with Microsoft's plans that this may be related to Microsoft expanding its program for approved third-party wireless Xbox controllers. Most Xbox third-party controllers right now are wired.
- Windows Central has reached out to Microsoft for comment.
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Xbox's new policy — say goodbye to unofficial accessories from November thanks to error '0x82d60002'
Error 0x82d60002 informs players their devices will be blocked
