There are things that Microsoft doesn’t mess with at all on its Xbox Series consoles, to the point of making a very important decision. See instead.
For those who don’t really know, emulation is the process of reproducing the behavior of a computer system or game console, usually older, on modern computer hardware. In other words, it means that emulation makes it possible to run software or games designed for specific platforms on modern devices that were not originally designed to support them. In fact, emulation itself is not illegal. It comes into play only when it comes to ROM (Read-Only Memory) files that contain the games themselves. And since there can be no emulation without ROM files, the situation is very complex to the point that Microsoft doesn’t really want to worry about Xbox.
Microsoft wants to put a stop to emulation on Xbox Series
Indeed Microsoft has embarked on a campaign of repression on Xbox Series consoles. In fact, the Redmond company wants to prevent the owners of its consoles from using them to emulate games. The more daring who try to play with fire can receive a 15-day ban. YouTuber Hikikomori Media, a specialist in the field, wanted to inform users on his Twitter account:
THE “RETAIL” MODE OF THE XBOX IS DEAD!
As a warning from Microsoft, 15-day suspensions have been issued to users of retail emulators.
Developers warn users to remove emulators
The Retail Mode team disbands and closes the Patreon.
Sorry to report this bad news. RT to warn others
A specific context
Sad news for many, three months ago Microsoft put an end to emulation on Xbox Series but there seemed to be a glimmer of hope since the company explained that it was in discussion with legitimate emulator developers to integrate software into the Xbox. Shortly after, a group of developers claimed they could run emulators in retail mode (the original Xbox Series mode). The “pirates” had even opened a Patreon account for a fee ($2) to access the said method… Checkmate for them with this decision which puts a total halt to the process. This does not mean that Microsoft will not offer a legal alternative in the near or distant future, but it is still bad news for a number of users.
What do you think of this decision?