Microsoft has confirmed that it will block "unauthorized" accessories on Xbox consoles. This move follows alerts that some players received on their consoles when they used accessories not made by Microsoft or a licensed Microsoft partner. The controversy sparked by these alerts led Microsoft to respond. The tech giant stated that accessories made by Microsoft and other licensed Xbox hardware partners meet their performance and safety quality standards. They warned that unauthorized accessories could hamper gaming experience on their Xbox consoles; hence they will be blocked. They also provided a link for users to check which accessories are supported.>