Xbox One: Free Launch Title for Faulty Disc-Drive Users; Bans Gamers for Uploading Videos with 'Excessive Profanity'

Microsoft has revealed that Xbox One owners would be entitled to free launch game only if their console is going through a faulty disc drive issue. This means that those who have consoles that are bricked or crash-prone are not eligible to receive the free launch game.

Apart from this, users who's Xbox One suffers from an Internet connection problem or any type of Kinect-related issues, will also not be eligible for the free launch game.

"The digital download is only for the folks having issues with their disc drive because we want to ensure our advance exchange customers can stay in the game," a Microsoft representative told CNet.

Microsoft also addressed those owners who have been struggling with faulty disc-drive issues and promised to direct them to its advance exchange programme, which ensures delivery of a replacement console. It also gave away one of four Microsoft studios launch titles for free, which the players can download without using the disc drive.

While users who own a console with a number of errors as well as a faulty disc drive are eligible to receive the replacement and the free game, users struggling with a bug-filled console but a disc drive in working condition will receive just the replacement, excluding the game.

Microsoft Bans Xbox Users for Uploading Videos Containing "Excessive profanity"

Microsoft has announced that those Xbox One users using excessive swearing words while playing games and uploading those gameplays using the "share" function can be banned from Xbox Live altogether.

The firm also mentioned that while peer-to-peer communications such as Skype is not monitored, the gameplay videos shared using the Xbox One's "Upload Studio" recording feature are being monitored.

"To be clear, the Xbox Live Policy & Enforcement team does not monitor direct peer-to-peer communications like Skype chats and calls. Also, we take Code of Conduct moderation via Upload Studio very seriously. We want a clean, safe and fun environment for all users. Excessive profanity as well as other Code of Conduct violations will be enforced upon and result in suspension of some or all privileges on Xbox Live. We remain committed to preserving and promoting a safe, secure and enjoyable experience for all of our Xbox Live members," confirmed Microsoft to TechCrunch.