and even MP is country blind no matter what region your account is from.... I know I use a US account all over the world..... and even if what you said was remotely true.... I currently use US only service in Europe through VPN..... region lock is a non issue if it existed anyway given that you have a little bit of geek knowledge.... but the XB is not region lock that is complete BS... I'll prove you wrong with mine in 6 weeks.... with my US XB1 playing in EU 999999999999999% sure about it.... I'll wave at you through Skype if you want while low riding in Forza with the other hand