XR022 Official Naming Standards

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[!NOTE] XR-022 applies to every XBOX game, regardless of the device it runs on. A few scenarios below use device-specific naming (for example, controller iconography); those still apply across all XBOX gaming devices, and the severity may differ by device.

Test cases
022-01 Official naming standards

Scenario	Severity
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 Game Pass Essential membership’ -‘Press Any Key’ at the IIS	Not Relevant (-4)
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)
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., Achievements).	Not Relevant (-4)
The title displays D-pad imagery which resembles a competitor’s D-pad.	Not Relevant (-4)
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)
On PC, the title uses an XBOX 360 controller image instead of an XBOX controller image.	Not Relevant (-4)
Incorrect term used instead of that which is listed in the Official Naming Standards which will not cause confusion.	Very Minor (1)
The title displays Press Start in a highly visible area of the title.	Very Minor (1)
The vibration feature is referred to as ‘rumble’.	Very Minor (1)
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)
The title uses the text L and/or R to describe the triggers and/or bumpers instead of RB/LT, etc. which would otherwise cause confusion.	Minor (2)
The title refers to the XBOX network as XBOX Live.	Minor (2)
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 the XBOX View/Menu buttons	Moderate (6)
On XBOX consoles, the title uses an XBOX 360 controller image instead of an XBOX controller image.	Moderate (6)
Incorrect term used instead of that which is listed in the Official Naming Standards with notable user or brand impact.	Critical (12)
The title refers to gamerscore as Points.	Critical (12)
XBOX One is referred to as Xb1, Xbone, XB One etc.	Catastrophic (22)
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 the XBOX Store, competitor logos used as network identifiers for cross-network users.	Catastrophic (22)
Competitor terminology used to refer to a component of the device or 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)

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. 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.

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