MS Seeks Entrance Fee to XBox Accessory Market

pwnage writes "According to CNET, Microsoft's newest licensing model for the next-generation XBox will effectively lock out 3rd-party accessory manufacturers who don't enroll in Microsoft's licensing and royalty program. The new console will employ hardware security mechanisms to ensure that only products created by developers willing to fork over cash to Microsoft can connect to and work with the console. Is Microsoft shooting itself in the foot by making traditional 'approved product' licensing mandatory for 3rd-party developers? Or will companies line up by the dozens to tithe to King Bill? Finally, will Sony follow a similar strategy to eke additional revenues out of its PlayStation 3?"

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I bought it i own it

[timmarhy]

if i buy an xbox, are they seriously contending i cant' do as i please with the hardware. if i want to strap a vibrator shaped controller to my xbox, what fucking business is it of microsofts. how can this seriously be allowed, are consumer watch dogs and competition agencies totaly blind and defanged? lexmark i believe tried this exact same rubbish with their printer carts, got sued and lost.