Microsoft Blocking Unofficial Accessories on Xbox One and Series X

Following an OS update on Xbox consoles released on October 16, 2023, unofficial accessories now trigger an error code when connected to any Xbox One or Xbox Series X or S console. Error 0x82d60002 or 0x82d60003 will appear on Xbox consoles when any accessory not manufactured by Microsoft or another licensed hardware partner is connected.

Xbox OS version 10.0.25398.2266 introduced the new error code to prevent unofficial accessories from being used with the console. On Microsoft’s support website, once Error 0x82d60002 is received by a player after connecting an unauthorized accessory, they will have two weeks to continue to use it. After the two weeks concludes, the accessory will be blocked from being used with the console and players will receive Error 0x82d60003. Microsoft is encouraging players to contact the store or manufacturer where the accessory originated from to receive help with returning it.

Microsoft opened a website with a list of all official licensed accessories and Microsoft-manufactured accessories. The Designed for Xbox Partner Hardware Program provides details about its collaboration with gaming accessory companies to provide products that have been developed in collaboration with Microsoft and approved for release by the company.

Some accessory manufacturers have spoken out about the new restriction like Brook Gaming, whose Wingman XB 2 converter and XB Fighting Board have been rendered unusable on Xbox consoles. Partial functionality was affected for the UFB Fighting Board, UFB-Fusion Fighting Board, Raslution – Steering Wheel Adapter, and Raslution 2 – Steering Wheel Adapter. The company stated plans to develop a solution to maintain “product quality” and “functionality” with Xbox consoles and endeavors to provide updates through their official channels.

Currently it is unknown how companies who produce and sell unlicensed accessories will be able to become compatible again with Microsoft’s line of gaming consoles outside of becoming a partner with their hardware program.