Xbox One: Microsoft Blames Press For Confusion Over Used Games

Are you confused about how Microsoft will be handling used games with the Xbox One? Well, it looks like you’ll be staying confused for awhile.

In an effort to try and “clarify” all of the confusion surrounding Microsoft’s Xbox One used games policies, Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb posted the following on his blog:

“The ability to trade in and resell games is important to gamers and to Xbox. Xbox One is designed to support the trade in and resale of games. Reports about our policies for trade in and resale are inaccurate and incomplete. We will disclose more information in the near future.”

The confusion began when Wiredran a report stating that a fee would be required to play used – and possibly borrowed – copies of games. Instead of outright denying it Microsoft sent to a note saying that while a used games plan is in place, no details have been shared.

In a post on the Xbox Support Twitter page, however, a representative stated that there would be “no fee” associated with used games.

It’s easy to pin the blame on the media for the confusion, but the media wouldn’t be the only one to blame. Calling what was posted on Major Nelson’s blog “clarification” suggests that either Microsoft jumped the gun by talking about it at all, forgot to tell all of its key employees what the policy actually is, or the company needs a refresher on what “clarity” actually means.

After all, if what the customer service representative said is true then why would Microsoft not come out and say it on a more official platform?