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‘You Can’t Nuke Japan, But You Can Nuke China!’ Hilarious Report Details Xbox’s ‘Messed Up Banned Word List’ For Custom Controllers

Ian Haworth
‘You Can’t Nuke Japan, But You Can Nuke China!’ Hilarious Report Details Xbox’s ‘Messed Up Banned Word List’ For Custom Controllers
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Microsoft’s Xbox has opened up a new feature that allows users to design their own Xbox controller. Known as “Xbox Design Lab,” gamers can “Customize the features of the new Xbox Wireless Controller, including the hybrid D-pad, textured triggers, quick-access Share button, and more for a personalized controller that’s uniquely yours.”

One customization option is an “optional laser-engraving” to make the controller “one-of-a-kind.” However, as John Walker noted for Kotaku, a hilarious collection of words is forbidden by Microsoft.

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