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Guide claiming to unlock Xbox 360 compatibility bricks Xbox One consoles

09
Dec
2013

An instruction sheet purportedly revealing an Xbox One backwards compatibility unlock method has been posted online, although the instructions will actually brick the console instead of letting users play Xbox 360 games on it. What actually happens when performing the steps in the order specified? The Xbox One enters into a continuous reboot state, thus rendering the console completely unusable. It’s not known how many Xbox One users may have been fooled by the fake instructions, but Xbox One owners should stay away from such tricks. Microsoft’s Larry Hryb aka “Major Nelson” on Friday posted a short message on Twitter advising Xbox One users to ignore such procedures. “To be clear there is no way to make your Xbox One

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