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majornelson.com - 17 days ago
Xbox 360 Console Bans
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As you may have read online , we’ve been actively banning consoles from Xbox LIVE that have been modified to play pirated games. Our commitment to combat piracy and support safer and more secure gameplay for the more than 20 million members of our Xbox LIVE community remains a top priority. All ...
xbox.com - 19 days ago
Xbox LIVE Reward Central
— xbox.com — Welcome to Rewards Central Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the new Xbox LIVE Rewards pilot program! Now it’s your turn to rack up the goodies! For the next six months, the Rewards Squad will hook you up with Microsoft Points ... (more) Xbox LIVE Reward Central

Comments vote down Kotaku found this 19 days agofound this
uk.xbox360.ign.com - 22 days ago
Microsoft Performs Mass Xbox Console Banning
— uk.xbox360.ign.com — October 30, 2009 - Wake up this morning only to find your Xbox Live account has been banned? That's probably because you had a modded console and were playing illegal, pirated copies of games. "We have taken action against a small percentage of ... (more) Microsoft Performs Mass Xbox Console Banning

Comments vote down Kotaku found this 22 days agofound this
Microsoft bans up to 1m gamers with modified Xbox 360s
guardian.co.uk - 10 days ago
Microsoft bans up to 1m gamers with modified Xbox 360s
— guardian.co.uk — People with "modded" machines are being banned from the Xbox Live service as part of an annual sweep Microsoft says it is cutting off gamers who have modified their Xbox 360 consoles by adding extra chips or hard drives from its Xbox Live online ... (more) Microsoft bans up to 1m gamers with modified Xbox 360s

Comments vote down Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today found this 10 days agofound this

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Major Nelson Weighs In On 360 Console Bans [Banhammer]
Kotaku — ... a used console that has been previously banned, you will not be able to connect to Xbox LIVE. Since most game retailers don't check to see if a 360 can connect to Xbox Live prior to taking it in used, you very well could wind up with a system that is unable to connect to Xbox Live at all. Luckily most retailers return used consoles without much hassle. Just make sure you check your Xbox Live connection within the return period and you should be fine. Xbox 360 Console Bans [Major Nelson] ...

Banning Xbox 360 Pirates
GayGamer.net — ... In fact, one of the comments is from a GameStop employee who reveals that because they have no way to check if the 360 that someone is trading in is bricked, most of them are just put out on the shelf without any testing or refurbishing. Which makes it an ideal place for the owner of a banned 360 to get some cash for it. At least if you buy it at a store, you can return the console there for another one until you get one that works. I'd be super wary of buying one on eBay now! Xbox 360 Console Bans [Major Nelson]

Evening Consolidation
Blue's News — Evening Consolidation [Nov 04, 2009, 8:57 pm ET] - Post a Comment Thanks Mike Martinez. Xbox 360 Console Bans - Major Nelson Explains All . Braid Winding its Way to PlayStation Network Soon . $400 for a 360 AND PS3: Walmart pre-empts Black Friday . Xbox LIVE Arcade: Wallace & Gromit Ep. 2, 3 and 4 . Why DJ Hero Can't Save Music Games . Bringing back Mickey Mouse's dark side . Crystal Bearers Shot Through The Heart, Famitsu's to Blame . Share Story Enter the email address of the person you'd like the share this story with, or ...

Major Nelson Clarifies Xbox 360 Console Bans
XboxLifeStyle — ... Xbox LIVE. The health of the video game business depends on customers paying for the genuine products and services they receive from manufacturers, retailers, and the third parties that support them. This would also be a good time to remind you that the warranty on an Xbox 360 console is not transferrable and if you purchase a used console that has been previously banned, you will not be able to connect to Xbox LIVE. Thanks for clearing that up, Major. [Source] ...

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Modern Warfare 2 piracy being dealt with — Adrenaline Vault
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One of this year's most highly anticipated games, Modern Warfare 2 , has apparently already been pirated on the Xbox 360 . Clearly, third party publishers need to have their own plans to battle console piracy. Whether this is tied to the recent bans on Xbox Live is an open question. ... by ...
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