According to a recent error message, Xbox will no longer allow certain unofficial third-party accessories after November 12. At the time of writing, the reason for the update is unknown. This message popped up on Xbox Series X|S consoles.
People started spotting error message 0x82d60002 on October 29. Rumors suggest that Xbox may be expanding its program for supported third-party accessories. The company has not yet commented on the error message.
Unofficial Third-Party Accessories No Longer Supported on Xbox After November
A report from Windows Central stated that error messages are popping up for consumers who have been plugging in unofficial third-party Xbox accessories. The error message states the following:
A connected accessory is not authorized. Using unauthorized accessories compromises your gaming experience. For this reason, the unauthorized accessory will be blocked from use on 11/12/2023.
For help returning it, check with the store it came from or contact the manufacturer. To see authorized accessories, go to www.xbox.com/accessories. (0x82d60002).
Xbox consoles will no longer support certain third-party accessories like controllers, headphones, and likely fighting joysticks in the upcoming update. Controllers that are available on Xbox’s official website range from $40 to $180 in some cases.
Response from Other Companies
Third-party company Brooks Gaming commented on the news:
DEAR GAMERS,
We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support and interest in Brook. We find it necessary to share crucial information with you regarding our Xbox console-related products, which may encounter functional disruptions in the near future.
Affected Products:
- Wingman XB 2 converter
- XB Fighting Board
Partial functionality affected (for Xbox platform support):
- UFB Fighting Board
- UFB-Fusion Fighting Board
- Raslution – Steering Wheel Adapter
- Raslution 2 – Steering Wheel Adapter
Recently, we have received player feedback concerning these products when used on Xbox consoles (the latest OS version 10.0.25398.2266, released on 10/16) during online gameplay. An error message may appear:
“A connected accessory is not authorized.”
We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause you. The Brook engineering team is fully committed to developing a solution to maintain product quality and functionality.
Please trust that we will spare no effort in identifying potential solutions.
Once further updates become available, we will promptly notify you through our official community platforms.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us via https://www.brookaccessory.com/
– The Brook Team
It is unknown how other companies will respond to the change. Lastly, Xbox will block third-party unsupported Xbox accessories starting on November 12. Microsoft will likely reveal more details in the coming months.
