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Microsoft Responds to Xbox 360 Hackers

Posted May 19, 2006 at 4:51PM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: xbox 360 titles
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hackToday Microsoft has issued a strong statement warning consumers against modding their consoles after a group of hackers found a way to modify the Xbox 360 so it will play pirated games. This current statement sounds a little bit identical to the article we had in March about their response to the flaws in the 360's security. While you will be able to play all the "back ups" that you can get your dirty little hands on, playing any game over Xbox Live will probably get your 360 banned for good like a lot of the hacked original xboxes.


"The core security system has not been broken," Microsoft said, before admitting: "However, on some Xbox 360 consoles the authentication protocol between the optical disc drive and the console may be attacked via a complex software and hardware modification which could allow people to play illegally copied and modified games."


Microsoft said it will continue to invest in ways to keep the Xbox 360 secure, and "will respond appropriately as unauthorised activity is identified. When a person purchases a genuine Microsoft Xbox360 console and genuine Xbox 360 games, they receive the real product which is complete and suited for the use intended. They know its source and can expect the console and games to function properly and provide a satisfying gaming experience."


"Genuine and unmodified Microsoft Xbox products provide gamers with the reliability, security, support and dynamic gaming experience that they expect, and genuine and unmodified Microsoft Xbox 360 products are eligible for technical support." But modified consoles, Microsoft added, "will not be eligible for technical support, and the user's warranty will be voided."


"Lastly, the protection of intellectual property rights is a high priority for Microsoft and our partners, one that significantly and positively impacts economic growth, technological innovation, and most importantly, the confidence of customers who count on the integrity and quality of their products."


So that is Microsoft's take on the recent activities with the firmware hacks, go ahead and let us know what you think about what is going on with the 360 being hacked.






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# This is goodGuest 2006-05-20 19:46
Im not opposed to cosmetic mods like that Rockstar custom 360, or the intercooler mods, but any modding to cheat should be fined like 500 bucks if caught and if you dont pay community service and if you dont show up, lawsuit

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# to the above posterGuest 2006-05-21 00:37
Wow you're a *****ing idiot.

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