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Microsoft wants Datel suit dismissed |
Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Datel, lawsuit, Microsoft, xbox 360 titles
Quick recap: Back in November, Microsoft locked third-party memory devices out of Xbox 360s. Datel was disappointed, they went looking for a way around the lockout, but then they ended up suing Microsoft. It's been over two months since we heard about the debacle, now here's an update - Microsoft files a motion to dismiss the Datel suit.
Microsoft, according to Datel's suit, was being anti-competitive in "Multiplayer Online Dedicated Gaming Systems" and related accessories. Microsoft responds, even citing Apple, for winning a similar case. Upon purchase of an Apple device, consumers automatically agree that with its use, any and all aftermarket products must come from Apple as well. Same goes for getting an Xbox 360 - you agree that you'll only use accessories bearing the Microsoft name.
Simply put, if you can't use OS X on a non-Apple computer, you can't use Datel cards on an Xbox 360.
In addition, Datel also claims that Microsoft is trying to control this hardware market, pointing out that the better-selling Wii is not part of the competition. Microsoft argues back that there are systems that have outsold the Xbox 360 - a list that includes the PSP and PS2. Furthermore, Microsoft insists that the fact that Datel cards can be used for cheating is enough reason to lock them out.
The two will have to slug it out in court on March 2nd. If you're interested in the legal nitty-gritty, here's the PDF.
[via Joystiq]
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However, MS are likely to win since:
A) its MS
B) they actually have a somewhat legal argument
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Datel offers a lot of things that are questionable and trying to squash them whenever possible is in every businesses best interest.
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I have noticed though, the 120GB seems to be out of stock where I live (UK). So a new one may be coming or few people were buying them.
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I see Microsoft winning this, but I'm still really hoping they'll burn somehow or another.
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So by my understanding this states that legally I'm not allowed to use any headphones with my Ipod besides the ones they give me, or any other apple ones I purchase.
Also..... I'm pretty sure that I could install Mac OSX on a partition of my hard drive if I really wanted to.
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The thing about Mac OS is that it was specifically designed to only be run on an Apple PC. The creator wanted it this way.
Windows was not really ever meant to run on Mac. People however run Linux Distro's on Macs, totally legal.
As for MS' disallowing a third party product because it apparently makes cheating easier with no real proof is bullshit. Where are the damn statistics saying that people cheat more often with a third party memory unit/card?
This is called MS trying to monopolize a market. This isn't because of cheating it is because MS wants a monopoly. It is time shit did hit the fan for them. It is time for MS to get raped by the law. If they don't, then we will see how corrupt the government is.
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GO DATEL!
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