<p>We may not be able to get definitive answers on how the Xbox One will treat used games or always online, but Microsoft has confirmed one thing, and that&#8217;s that the Xbox One will be region locked.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/microsoft-answers-the-question-of-xbox-one-region-locks/">Digital Trends</a>, a Microsoft Rep confirmed region locking by saying the following:</p>
<p>“Similar to the movie and music industry, games must meet country-specific regulatory guidelines before they are cleared for sale. We will continue to work with our partners to follow these guidelines with Xbox One.”</p>
<p><a href="http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/27/4369252/xbox-one-will-be-region-locked">Polygon</a> later contacted Microsoft about region locking, and was given this statement by another Microsoft Rep:</p>
<p>&#8220;Regarding region blocking, Microsoft don&#8217;t have anything further to announce at this stage. We&#8217;ll have more to share later,&#8221;</p>
<p>Microsoft always seems to have something to say &#8216;later,&#8217; instead of confronting the issue when it&#8217;s initially presented to them. By backing off and waiting until later, they allow people to speculate and, potentially, make things worse.</p>
<p>For comparison to the current gen consoles, the Xbox 360 was also region locked, but publishers were given the option to release region-free games; the PlayStation 3, however, was completely region-free. The Xbox One may go the way of its predecessor, but we won&#8217;t know either way until Microsoft is good and ready to tell us.</p>

Xbox One to be Region Locked
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By Kyree Leary
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