Why is my Xbox region locked?

If you move to a new country or region, and your account region and physical location do not match, you may get a “region block” error or have a problem making a purchase. You must have a valid billing address and payment option that match your locale.
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How to bypass region lock Xbox Game Pass?

Press the Xbox button on your controller to call up the guide menu on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One. Go to Profile & System > Settings > System > Language & location. Select your desired location from the “Location” list. Select “Restart now” to apply the changes and reboot the console.
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Can I change my region on Xbox One?

On your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S

Follow these steps to update your settings to your new country/region, and then restart your Xbox console. Sign in to your Xbox console. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Language & location.
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Is Xbox One region unlocked?

The Xbox One was initially planned to have a region blocking policy that would have prevented its use outside its region in an effort to curb parallel importing. Microsoft later reversed the policy and the final retail version of the console was not region-locked.
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Can you make your Xbox region free?

Thank you for reaching out to us on the forums with this question, unfortunately there is no way to enable the console to be region free. Take a look at the following support article for more information on Supported regions and rormats for Blu-ray and DVD movies on Xbox One.
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Why can't i change my country on Xbox Game Pass?

If you're prevented from changing the country/region for your Xbox, it may be for one of the following reasons: You changed country/regions within the last three months. Your account is currently suspended (for example, the credit card on one of your subscriptions has expired).
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What game consoles are not region locked?

List of Region Free Consoles/Handhelds
  • GameBoy.
  • Sega Game Gear.
  • GameBoy Color.
  • GameBoy Advance.
  • Nintendo DS/DSi/DSi XL (With the exception of DSi only games)
  • PSP (With the exception of UMD Movies)
  • PlayStation 3 (Except for Persona 4 Arena and Way of the Samurai 3)
  • PS Vita.
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How do I use a different region code on Xbox?

Region-specific requirements

Make sure that the region on your Microsoft account matches the region where you purchased the digital code. If you've already purchased an Xbox gift card or code that doesn't match your Microsoft account's region, make sure to contact the retailer or aka.ms/contactxboxsupport.
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How do I change my region?

Change your Google Play country
  1. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app .
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Settings General Account and device preferences. ...
  4. Tap the country where you want to add an account.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a payment method for that country.
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How do I get VPN on my Xbox?

Directly — no, you can't install a VPN on your Xbox One. But you can connect your Xbox to a VPN-protected Wi-Fi router, computer, or mobile hotspot (or any other internet-sharing device that allows VPN protection). Here are our two guides on: How to set up a VPN-protected hotspot on Windows.
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Is Game Pass only available in the US?

Game Pass isn't exclusive to the US.
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How do I access region locked games?

Using a VPN is a smart option for gamers who want to access content that is not available in their region. VPNs can mask your IP address and location, making it appear as though you are connecting to Steam from a different country.
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Why does region lock exist?

Region Lock prevents "games" to be a tradable asset, but only partially. If Steam is forced to follow up on the French Court's judgement about allowing users to resell games, very soon we may have Games as a category in steam market, and people from the countries where Games are priced lower profit from it.
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Can Xbox play any region?

Overview. Each Xbox console is manufactured for a specific Blu-ray and DVD region, following international standards. The Xbox console can play Blu-ray discs and DVDs that are sold in the same region as the console. Note Xbox Series X|S consoles do not support 3D Blu-ray.
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What does region free mean?

A: Region free is a code for Blu-rays and DVDs. Ranging from A/B/C/FREE for Blu-ray and 1/2/3/4/5/6/0 for DVD, this is the designated code for each region of the world. Region Free or Region 0 is a version that is not locked to any particular region and will typically play on any player worldwide.
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Is Xbox Game Pass country locked?

Why does Xbox only allow customers to redeem Xbox Game Pass subscription codes within each country/region? Country-specific (or region-specific) subscription cards allow us to ensure that the Xbox Game Pass service reflects the local market economy in which the Xbox Game Pass subscription was purchased and redeemed.
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What does region free mean on Xbox?

A region-free Xbox is one where you can play any games on, no matter whether you bought them in the same region as the console or not. Xbox One is region-free, Xbox 360 is not. However, "region-free" only applies to games. The Blu-ray player is locked.
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How to get a free Xbox?

Sign up for Verizon 5G Home Internet and get a free Xbox Series X and a $200 Amazon gift card. Verizon's holiday home internet plan deals start at $35 a month and include a ton of big free gifts right now.
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Are Game Pass games free forever?

No. If you get a game or DLC for free with Xbox Game Pass, you can play the game as long as you have the subscription and as long as the game does not leave the Xbox Game Pass library. If one of the circumstances occurs, you will need to buy the game to continue playing it.
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Does VPN affect Xbox?

All devices connected to your home network will be protected when you set up a VPN on your router. The VPN's encryption and security features will benefit all smartphones, tablets, computers, gaming consoles (including Xbox), smart TVs and other internet-connected devices.
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How do I use VPN on my Xbox for free?

To get a free VPN for Xbox One, download Surfshark either on their website or from an app store. You can use Surfshark on your Xbox One for free for 30 days. After that, prices start at $2.49 a month with a two-year subscription.
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How to change IP on Xbox?

Setting up a static IP on your Xbox One®
  1. From the Home Menu, select Settings.
  2. Select Network > Advanced settings > IP settings > Manual.
  3. Type in the chosen IP address then select Enter.
  4. Type in the Subnet mask. ...
  5. Type in your Gateway. ...
  6. Go back to Advanced settings then select Save.
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