"Im going to state it again, just like I said here and to OXM: The delay was localization related. Besides needing local language support, we also need to prop-up local Live, Apps, a Marketplace, and a variety of other services. We bundle that together as localization in messaging, but there is more to shipping in a region then text and voice translation. The offset to that, like weve said, X1 is region free and while thats slightly more inconvenient, it will still allow people in the local countries to enjoy launch. Again, not something wed be promoting if we were having issues with volume"
Besides NEEDING local language support. His words. Local language support is a requirement to launch in that country as well as other localization things. But they are still releasing in some countries with no local language support. At least not vocally.
Or are you claiming he meant text-based and Microsoft doesn't have time to translate dashboard text into another language?
And either way, it's YET ANOTHER example of Microsoft using word play and vagueness to muddy their message and create confusion so I could be wrong about what he meant because I don't understand what is the truth from this company anymore.