NewsUK NewsXboxLIVEUpdated 17 mins agoXbox users have reported a series of issues with the gaming platform on Downdetector. The problem appears to be global and there are hundreds of cases in the UK alonePeople are reporting an XBOX outageGamers are reporting a a major global outage with Xbox with frustrated players saying they are unable to sign in.Hundreds of users have taken to Downdetector, which reports online outages, to report issues with launching games and server connections.Xbox Support issued a message earlier today, saying they were aware some users were encountering errors when "attempting to sign in, see your game library or launch games".In their latest update, they said: "Just checking in on the game library, sign-in, and game launch issue. We know this has been going on a while and appreciate your patience while our teams keep working on it. "View PostToday16:29 BSTMost users are reporting a problem with game launchReports on Downdetector show 51% of the reported issues are to do with game launch, 20% for game play, and 16% for server connection.Today16:25 BSTNearly 900 people are reporting an Xbox Live outage on DowndetectorDowndetector has recorded 895 reports of issues with Xbox Live as of 4.06pm.And the map shows a fairly even distribution of cases around the country with the majority as expected in bigger cities.Today16:17 BSTXbox began having problems at around 2pmXbox Live has been experiencing issues this afternoon, beginning around 2pm, according to Downdetector reports.It is the online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created by Microsoft which lets players connect online, manage profiles, and buy digital games.‌Today16:16 BSTXbox aware of problem and team 'is working on it'Xbox Support says it is aware some users were encountering errors when "attempting to sign in, see your game library or launch games".In their latest update, it said: "Just checking in on the game library, sign-in, and game launch issue. We know this has been going on a while and appreciate your patience while our teams keep working on it. Watch here or at http://support.xbox.com for updates."‌