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Storage Device Manufacturer Datel "Disappointed" with Microsoft's Memory Lock-Out
360.kombo.com - 10/26/2009
Storage Device Manufacturer Datel "Disappointed" with Microsoft's Memory Lock-Out
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Recently, Microsoft made a less-than-popular decision as they announced that next month's Xbox LIVE update would effectively negate the usefulness of any and all "unauthorized" Xbox 360 storage devices. Datel, one manufacturer of said storage devices (such as the one seen at right), is understandably not happy with Microsoft's recent decision to pull the plug. "We are following this issue and awaiting the outcome like everyone else," CVG was told by a rep for the company. "If the Major Nelson blog ...
computerandvideogames.com - 10/21/2009
News: Datel "disappointed" with 360 memory lock-out
— computerandvideogames.com — Tuesday 20-Oct-2009 5:30 PM MS preventing "customers from exercising their freedom of choice", Datel tells CVG Third... party peripheral firm Datel, who make a range of Max Memory storage units for Xbox 360, says it's "disappointed" with MS's decision to ... (more) News: Datel "disappointed" with 360 memory lock-out

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Why Microsoft's Disabling "Unauthorized Storage Devices" And Its Consequences
g4tv.com - 10/23/2009
Why Microsoft's Disabling "Unauthorized Storage Devices" And Its Consequences
— g4tv.com — As part of the next Xbox 360 dashboard update, Xbox 360s will no longer recognize "unauthorized Xbox... 360 storage devices." If, for example, you purchased Datel's 2GB Max Memory Card (still available at Amazon.com and can expand up to 16GB due to a replaceable Micro SD card slot) to ... (more) Why Microsoft's Disabling "Unauthorized Storage Devices" ...

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Microsoft launches tiered Xbox Live Rewards program [News]
gamingtarget.com - 29 days ago
Microsoft launches tiered Xbox Live Rewards program [News]
— gamingtarget.com — Are you a lowly member of Project A or one of the elites of Project X?... (more) Microsoft launches tiered Xbox Live Rewards program [News]

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Microsoft's Reason for Disabling Unauthorized Storage Devices
Kombo.com — ... that their next dashboard update would render all unauthorized memory units from working with the console has not been one of their more popular moves. Datel soon after expressed their disappointment to CVG, while some fans made comments such as "Maybe if Microsoft released larger storage options at prices that weren't completely ridiculous then customers may not seek alternatives." People have pegged piracy as the reason Microsoft is making such a move. That, and of course, Microsoft themselves make more money if only their products work with their console. However, a ...

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