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Microsoft Responds to Xbox 360 Hackers |
Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: xbox 360 titles
Today 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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