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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2013

    Privacy controversy over mandatory Xbox One Kinect

    Microsoft's original Xbox One plan required Kinect to remain connected for the console to function. Critics and users raised concerns about an always-connected camera and microphone, data collection, surveillance, and household privacy. Microsoft subsequently reversed the mandatory-connection policy.