do xbox live launch in whole world include malaysia?
chick it out
http://live.xbox.com/ms-MY/AvatarEditor?xr=shellnav

http://live.xbox.com/Shell/ChangeLocale

Singapore and some parts of the world.

it's XBL locale for Win8 launching, as it will be an integrated part within the upcoming Windows

XBL for Xbox360 marketplace & such? seems unlikely

I thought they both are connected no?

It makes me wonder why MS wouldn't launch Live over here. We have so many hardcore gamers who keep on asking ways to own every single XBox games released despite being a student or hardcore slave even in LYN alone, all the time

XBL is part of MS service, which is used by Xbox360, Win8 and winPhones

winPhone is official here
Win8 will be official soon
but Xbox360 console aren't

so go figures....

The only thing that I dream now is to be able to buy Games on Demand using my CIMBClicks account...d:

i doubt that you will create a MY account for the items in marketplace that is more expensive + %tax compared to SG and US accounts. Same reason why i dont like PSN MY.

so another figure.

This post has been edited by y3ivan: Sep 3 2012, 04:15 PM

Not a big step forward until localized content is made available. As you can see, they've ''launched'' it in every other country too.

I swear Microsoft is racist. I just know it.

This post has been edited by Aero Valhalla: Sep 9 2012, 09:04 AM

Hi, sorry for bumping an old thread. I would like to know. Can a code from SG region Prepaid Card for MS Points / XBL Gold be redeemed on the so called Malaysian Xbox Live account? Please ignore my question if it has already been answered.

The plethora of contents in this so-called MY Xbox store is similar as to what the Malaysian PSN store was when it first launched. But I hope more content will be added as time goes by. Just look at what the MY PSN store has become now compared to when it was first deployed.

But one more thing is I cannot find the option to upgrade to XBL Gold membership.

How to change? got Malaysia XBL now? My XBL now currently Singapore.

I think there's a change locale section in the XBL dashboard where you can change your location. But I recommend you keep your Singapore account as there's not much content in the MY XBL and there's not even an option for you to upgrade to Gold member.

I'm just experimenting with this Malaysian XBL account by the way.

By general rule, no it does not work. However several prepaid cards of the same continent works US cards works for CA GT, however i doubt so since MY currency value fluctuate and MY Gt is rather new

Ok ic ic. Thanks for the info, y3ivan.

dont buy any asia XBL points

really useless

region restriction is so stupid

buy only US

If you have a long used account based in SG you won't simply create new US account just for the sake of few extra apps & slightly cheaper points.

If you have new account then it's different story

I have a secondary US account since SG contents are quite limited, plus some deals are on US/UK only. Anyway, who's playing AlphaJax on Windows Phone? Let me know and maybe can boost some achievements

Beware though, you can only change your locale once.
Anyway, don't buy MS points via MS Xbox, your credit card will get attach and unable to detach it unless you go call xbox support at SG.

Just in case, some ppl xbox acc kena hack and that fella go buy every DLC....

Why is why, if one insist on attaching a card, use debit, like me

I tried using credit card and will no longer attach any card with it. I'd rather buy all prepaid card and have the hassle to key in the code myself

all regional accounts sucks

US & UK are the best

US & UK accounts are regional accounts too

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Added on December 17, 2012, 11:03 am+1 LOL



This post has been edited by ayidafiq: Dec 17 2012, 11:38 AM

Isn't that worse? If someone uses your credit card fraudulently, you're protected against fraud. It's a lot harder to recover cash from a debit card that's been used fraudulently.

To be honest, my credit card is tied up to make windows phone purchases. In any case, every time i use my credit card online, i get an sms notification which is very reassuring from a security point of view. Every time i need to do something related to the account on xbox.com i get a one use sms code. It does feel a lot more secure these days.

Don't see how it's any more dangerous than tying it up with any other service provider - eg. steam.

I only top up the amount I intend to use only. Usually, the balance is < RM5. If they managed to hack and take it, I'll just consider it as a 'sedekah' to that hacker

god sake

do u compare UK & US PSN & XBL to msia & singapore

common dude

go EA origin singapore and see

they are the last region in the world to get updates

plus prices are crazy

no discounts

no offers

ha

this make u happy ????????????

such a narrow mentality

For god sake bro, chill the f*** out, will ye? Why so serious? Seriously, I don't know what's to be so upset about my comment about the regional stuff. I didn't remember commenting anything about US & UK not good, did I?

u play EA?
dude get a life
EA server sucks wehhh

on 2nd note...
ur xbox ur internet ur XBL
just go straight..turn left and go.... (fill in the blank)

Dude some ppl just can't learn his lesson to not talk cock at the wrong place. Summore he insult ppl who live in SG region

It makes me wonder who got a narrow mentality or just sheer stupidity

This post has been edited by navigator: Dec 17 2012, 04:48 PM

bro

i am quite cool & relax

but i feel sad, that our region PSN & XBL & EA

never gives us any nice discounts or drops in prices like UK & US



i am not talking about the countries

try to understand

it`s about the people who are controlling the PSN msia & SG

ok , we all remember last week during black friday

BF3 price became only 10$

other great games , their prices drop about 75%


ok , in the same time, compare psn msia & sg

tell me , since how many years ,was there ever a good discount

even in chinese new year or christmas or awal muharram

have u ever seen a discount ????????????????????????

tell me i am so keen to find out

the same is applicable to EA singapore



i have spoken with EA community support last year, and asked them about why no discounts in EA SG

do you know what is the answer?????????

they said : we give to every region the full liberty & authorities to make a discount until 70%

but it should be associated with that region important days like Independence, national holidays , etc........................

so EA HQ has no role here to provide a discount for any region


i even talked once with an employer in EA SG ,before 3 years, asked him, why no good offers

said : the management does not care about the user , they just care most about retail sales

therefore , expect some discounts in retails but never expect any drop in digital stuff



so brother , why wouldn't we be like US OR UK

go and see now Xbox 360 250gb + kinetic plus 3 original games (including COD b ops2 & assasins creed3 plus forza horizon) plus 1 year free XBL

for only 299 $ ( 1000rm)

the same for ps3 250gb plus motion plus eye plus 2 original games for only 250$ ( 780rm)

can u imagine that ??????

tell me , what is our difference , arent we human & users in UK & US & europe are human ????????

yessssssssssssssssss


but the mentality of the business is difference

people want every one to share happiness & joy and live the wonderful spirit

but here

the money is their god



This post has been edited by r0cky_balboa: Dec 17 2012, 08:27 PM

Sorry dude but we only interested in XBL and not PSN or EA Origin.

While on XBL we are well aware of the limitation of SG account such as lack of certain apps/features, we did not felt that we are left out on major discount or event. In fact on XBL they do have dedicated page for promotion up to 90% or even free. Most of the gaming even held on XBL are also joinable worldwide. I've won a HALO: ODST copy & 800 Microsoft points before on Tekken tournament. and we have XBOX LIVE Rewards on top of all these perks.

Go to respective sub-forum if you want to talk about how bad is EA Origin or PSN. Here we only talk things about Microsoft XBOX related stuff.

And one tips to you in case you are not aware -- People don't like to read 1000 words on a reply. They have better things to spend their time than reading your rant in a wrong subforum.

This post has been edited by navigator: Dec 18 2012, 09:13 AM

Come on that is an uncalled for remark about only caring for XBL not PSN or EA Origin. The poor dude is only making a comparison

Xbox Live region locking and lack of country support sucks, period.
Posted this elsewhere before,

There is so many down sides with not having xbox live ( or just xbox ) support in Malaysia.

a) When you need to fix a broken kinect, you can't. You have to buy a new one
b) Many people with fake geo-locations, so hence will mess up match making
c) Since people have fake accounts, it will look like there are tons of SG xbox players, but in turn it could mostly be Malaysians with SG sets.

There is another problem to Microsoft Xbox Strategy I would like to share. Which is their region locking. ( The 3 regions NTSC/US = US , NTSC/J = Asia, and PAL = Europe )

Takes games like Catherine, which for is in English for US and Europe, but for the asia version it is japanese only. Same for Dynasty Warriors 7, where the Asia version is in japanese only. To me right now even for the Asia region, Microsoft doesn't really care for places like Singapore as if you google up there are many SG-players complaining how they don't get games in their region. Even lowyat.net forums has a collection for people on Xbox Live who play original games but 90% OF them are registered under singapore, so to Microsoft it looks like there are tons of SG players.

The thing is most companies don't even know what is the purpose for region-locking, there is a lack of education. I have communicated with couple of publishers in the past and they can't even give me a proper reason of why they region lock. For them it is something they have to do.

But what most publishers keep forgetting the main reason for region lock ( I am just going to copy-paste from wikipedia here )

Pricing. It is difficult to maintain a single pricing structure that can be applied worldwide. Region-locking a console means that there is no need for pricing parity across the world; different territories can have different prices for games without people simply shopping "wherever is cheaper".

Sensitive regions. Some games could be regarded as offensive for religious or political reasons, and regional lockout may be required to prevent these games from being distributed in sensitive countries.

Staggered launches. If a console is region-locked, then staggered launches of the games would be easier, as console producers could easily control the huge bow-wave of people wanting a game the moment it is released.

The main key point is pricing. As different country have different currencies. A McDonalds meal in America would be 5-6 USD for example. Imagine if the McDonalds decides to sell the meal base on currency, they will be selling it for RM20 / meal and of course less people can afford / will buy it. This is where something call localization comes it, to suits the local needs. Region locking was suppose to be something like this. But most publishers forgot all about this. Example I gave you how most asian games are japanese only and english ones are for EU / USA, hence English speaking people in asia get left out.

There's no need for useless long elaboration on the issue. Why no official Xbox support in Malaysia? Simple. Most that buy Xbox only interested in buying pirated games. So I suggest if you want to see some official support, start educating them.

You point is good, but :-
1) I don't really care about these titles
2) this dude don't have your wisdom to list down these and instead ranting about other network on their promotion strategy and nothing else like what you stated.
3) It is normal that such high level strategy (i.e. region lock) is not explained to the call centre staff as their work is to solve daily technical enquiries. Such question should direct to their marketing/coorporate communication instead of call centres/helpdesk.

He deserve this for coming in and ranting about other network.

This is more of a chicken and egg story. I would ask you why is playstation then doing well in Malaysia?
I have already stated the reason, Microsoft could easily many things to increase non-piracy efforts for xbox in Malaysia, but they just choose not too and focus more on Windows and Office products for the time being.


I think you missed the point

For your point (1), you may no care about those titles, but how is that relevant ? That is just your opinion, you can't say that because you don't care so means everyone else also doesn't care.

For your point (3) what makes you think I asked Call Centre staff? Microsoft Call centre is hopeless...trust me even their marketing/corporate communication can't answer the question. You are welcome to try to ask them and see their response.

Dude, you may have your point and I may have mine.

But that's not the reason about our argument with r0cky_balboa.

But as your initial intention is try to justify what he have to say, he is obviously ranting about things not in the topic of discussion over here in a harsh way. That alone deserve him those comment.

Isn't it obvious enough while those points are the setback of XBL implemenation, it has nothing to do with whatever that dude said about Origin/PSN.

If you still want to justify, he did not even comparing all these network's setback with any features on XBL!

I rather not go into the whole PSN versus XBL thing in this thread.

I think r0cky_balboa just dumped all gaming services/platforms as an example.
This whole thing started as a misunderstanding between FarCry3r and r0cky_balboa, so nevermind. Lets let it be

This post has been edited by Zentarien: Dec 19 2012, 03:40 PM

It's not a chicken nor an egg story. In Malaysia, Xbox is not a primary business for Microsoft. Corp even offer their local staff here to handle anything Xbox, but no one accept. Why? Because of the piracy. Those that take the responsibility need to meet certain goal within each year, and if they don't meet it, they can get fired and/or get bad performance review. Do you even know that? Pirated PS3 stuff are rather rare to get until recently. Xbox? It's been there since for so long, and cost to buy pirated games for Xbox is what? RM10?

So, until you can convince our local Microsoft staff that there's profit high enough, then there's jack shit to do here.

Sorry to butt in this sort of conversation.

Everyone has their own points right?

The producers for the Xbox 360 pirated games should be stop at once. Because of that, I think(probably might the only point that is true)Microsoft isn't an official thing for Malaysia. If SG is one of Microsoft's branches, they should help us to say something or put in effort no?

PlayStation is a total different thing..by the way,did you guys check the forum title? =D

SAY NO TO PIRATED, SAY YES TO ORIGINAL AND SAY YES TO MAA.

Microsoft was going to open a regional hub for SEA in Malaysia, but due to certain policies ( I am not going to elaborate, please google/figure it out yourself ) they choose to move it to Singapore. Was nothing to do with piracy when the decision to set up in SG was made

And so...we shouldn't blame anyone even the captain of piracy?

AFAIK, it's due to our govt policies and tax structures is not as good as SG. Well, a lot of US company did the same for the same reason. I think I will not elaborate it too.

But as what Steve Ballmer promised, he will make MY one of the XBL region within his tenure.

I hope this will come true when Xbox 720 launch ....

now Xbox 360 already reach its peak and there is no sign of Live coming to MY

that is why until now , still hesitate to get a X360

Coz it's not in MY...aw cummon, it doesn't really make any big difference.....

Join us & get fun~~~!

107 games, and lot of then are good ratings, bought 4000MSP, trying to support them though