YouTube Experiencing Issues on Xbox Devices
YouTube users have been reporting issues with their Xbox devices over the last few days, with users unable to stay logged into their accounts and controller buttons not working. This outage appears to be impacting streaming devices from other manufacturers, including Roku, Xbox, and Smart TVs. The issue has been acknowledged by YouTube, who have yet to release a statement on the matter.
The outage has come at a difficult time for YouTube, as the platform is preparing to launch its latest project – the Xbox Series X/S version of Atomic Heart. The official YouTube channel released an in-depth look at the differences between Atomic Heart on the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5.
The issue could have ramifications for upcoming events, such as the presentation of Baldur's Gate 3 in collaboration with Xbox, which will be presented on 6th March, at 5pm in the UK/9am PT on YouTube and Twitch. The collaboration suggests that there might be a few surprises in store at the presentation.
The Xbox Series X/S version of Atomic Heart will also be presented at the presentation, and viewers may be able to get a look at how the game works on the console. More videos on YouTube will be released prior to the presentation, giving viewers a glimpse of what to expect.
The presentation will also include an exclusive excerpt from the book “Atomic Heart: How Microsoft Crafted One of the Most Revolutionary Video Games of All Time”, written by author and journalist Matt Rees. In this extract, he takes viewers back to the Microsoft of the early '90s, where the game got its hooks into countless employees and became one of the most revolutionary video games of all time.
It is unclear at this time whether the issue will have any impact on the presentation of Baldur’s Gate 3, and YouTube is yet to release any statement on the matter. The issues come at a difficult time for YouTube, as the platform is preparing to launch its latest project – the Xbox Series X/S version of Atomic Heart.
Meanwhile, YouTube has been releasing some new content in preparation for the presentation. Welcome to another episode of Xbox Reads! The series where they (Xbox) read your glorious comments and replies on various social media platforms.
The issues with YouTube on Xbox devices do not seem to be impacting other platforms, such as the PS4 and Switch. Bandai Namco has since added a new episode to YouTube with each platform, which gives an insight into the development of the game.
The official launch of the Xbox Series X/S version of Symphonia Remastered is available for PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. This issue with YouTube on Xbox devices does not appear to have any impact on this game.
At this time, it is unclear when YouTube will release a statement on the issue, or when it will be resolved. In the meantime, YouTube users have been left frustrated by the problems, and many are hoping for a quick resolution.
