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Modified Xbox Consoles Banned From Xbox Live
Modified Xbox Consoles Banned From Xbox Live
(November 11 & 12, 2009)
In an attempt to combat piracy, Microsoft is permanently banning modified Xbox consoles from accessing Xbox Live. The ban also applies to gamers who have played games downloaded in violation of copyright laws. The ban will affect between 600,000 and one million players.
Users can recover their online profiles if they purchase another console. The plan raises concerns because it is the console rather than the player that is banned, so the people who purchase the devices second hand could find themselves unable to access Xbox live.
Microsoft bans up to 1 million Xbox Live users - Games - msnbc.com
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