Microsoft explained the situation with the restriction of emulators on Xbox

Microsoft yesterday closed the possibility of launching emulators on Xbox in the retail mode of consoles.

After that, the text of an email from the Xbox quality control team appeared on the network, explaining the reasons for banning emulation programs on the platform.

The message was shared by a developer from the Microsoft Azure division, Alyanna McKenna. "Answering your questions, the main reason for the ban concerns legal issues with Nintendo.

While emulation itself is not illegal, it can be used without permission for games from consoles that are still under copyright protection, which can cause problems with Nintendo and its subsidiaries.

In addition, we take security seriously, whereas some emulators require permissions that go beyond normal applications.

This can create a potential security threat, as these permissions can be used by attackers to gain access to confidential information.

For these reasons, we have decided to ban emulators in the Xbox store. However, we understand that many users have developer mode enabled to run legal emulation.

We do not seek to remove this feature, since it does not give access to the retail components of the system and is considered safe.

Unlike the retail launch mode of emulators, the developer mode is limited to certain capabilities and does not have a system read-write function."

Interestingly, the letter also says that the company is "still exploring opportunities for safe and legal emulation on Xbox."

"We are negotiating with developers of legal emulators to have their software appear on our platform, while ensuring compliance with all copyright laws and security protocols.

We appreciate your understanding and patience while we are working on this issue.

Our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for everyone, and we strive to find a solution that will meet these goals."

Currently, the launch of emulators on Xbox is still possible if you switch the console to developer mode, but this option is not free and requires a one-time payment of $ 20.