Xbox One readies for national debut

Though Microsoft Corp's Xbox One gaming console has crossed the final hurdle for its entry in China, the road ahead may not be that smooth, industry experts said on Tuesday.

According to the official website of the China Quality Certification Center, Microsoft's Xbox One gained the China Compulsory Certification, a security requirement for products sold in the Chinese market, on June Friday. The 3C rating for Xbox One is valid till June 3, 2019.

The 3C mark also clears Xbox One's entry into the lucrative gaming market after gaming consoles were banned by the Chinese government 14 years ago amid concerns that they may damage the mental health of young people in the country due to the violent and inappropriate content in the video games.