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FMA Scenario Severities
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Test Cases
022-01 Official Naming Standards
| Scenario | Severity | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Incorrect term used instead of that which is listed in the Official Naming Standards with no user impact. Examples, but not limited to: -Xbox 360 iconography for A, B, X, Y used for Xbox One buttons -'Input control device' instead of 'Xbox Controller' -'Gamer tag' instead of 'Gamertag' -'Xbox Network user' instead of 'Xbox Network profile' -'Controller' or 'Gamepad' instead of 'Xbox Controller' -'Xbox Live Gold subscription' instead of 'Xbox Live Gold membership' -'Press Any Key' at the IIS |
Not Relevant (-4) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| A competitor platform is mentioned as part of legal text, or ways which do not actively promote them, their features and functionality. | Not Relevant (-4) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| The title uses Xbox Network terminology to describe non-Xbox Network title features which are not proprietary terms and will not cause user confusion (i.e., Tournament, Achievements). | Not Relevant (-4) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| The title displays D-pad imagery which resembles a competitor's D-pad. | Not Relevant (-4) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| Non-Xbox button iconography is displayed in the controls options. For example, to select a DUALSHOCK®4 setup, as users can connect these to PCs. | Not Relevant (-4) | Windows |
| The title uses an Xbox 360 controller image instead of an Xbox One controller image. | Not Relevant (-4) | Windows |
| Incorrect term used instead of that which is listed in the Official Naming Standards which will not cause confusion. | Very Minor (1) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| The title displays Press Start in a highly visible area of the title. | Very Minor (1) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| The vibration feature is referred to as 'rumble'. | Very Minor (1) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| Incorrect term used instead of that which is listed in the Official Naming Standards with minor user impact. Examples, but not limited to: -'XBox' instead of 'Xbox' -'Xbox Network ID' instead of 'profile' -'Xbox One main menu' instead of 'Home' -'Xbox 360' instead of 'Xbox One' is referenced in a low visibility area of the title -Capitalizing official terms inappropriately such as Xbox NETWORK, XBOX NETWORK -'Joystick' instead of 'Left stick' or 'right stick' |
Minor (2) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| The title uses the text L and/or R to describe the triggers, left bumper, right bumper, or left/right sticks instead of LS/RB/LT, etc. which would otherwise cause confusion. | Minor (2) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| Incorrect term used instead of that which is listed in the Official Naming Standards with moderate user impact. Examples, but not limited to: -Xbox 360 Back/Start iconography for used for Xbox One View/Menu buttons |
Moderate (6) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| The title uses an Xbox 360 controller image instead of an Xbox One controller image. | Moderate (6) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| The title refers to the Xbox Network as Xbox Live. | Moderate (6) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| Incorrect term used instead of that which is listed in the Official Naming Standards with notable user or brand impact. | Critical (12) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| Gamerscore referred to as Points. | Critical (12) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| Xbox One is referred to as Xb1, Xbone, XB One etc. | Catastrophic (22) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows |
| References to competitor platforms in a promotional manner, their features or functionality. Examples, but not limited to: -HD Rumble -PSN™ ID, Nintendo Network ID, Steam ID, Steam Account Name -Competitor controller buttons. -Exceptions - references to competitor platforms as part of Terms and Conditions (i.e. not actively promoting them), references to products that are not available to purchase on Microsoft Store on Xbox. |
Catastrophic (22) | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| Competitor terminology used to refer to a component of the system or component of a peripheral where it is clear that an equivalent term in the terminology list should be used. E.g. PSN ID is referred to where gamertag suits the context. Note: it is allowed to let users select non-Xbox button iconography in the controls options. For example, to select a DUALSHOCK 4 setup, as users can connect these to PCs. |
Catastrophic (22) | Windows |
Notes
- As of Jan. 2022, Xbox Terminology has been updated to use the term Xbox Network vs Xbox Live when making reference to the network outside of Xbox Live Gold. Titles released prior to Jan. 2022 are exempt from this requirement.
- "PSN" is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
- "DUALSHOCK" is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.