Xbox 360 Fanboy

I think they need to brick modded 360's. I'm sure they know how to do it.

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I say this is a good thing. If you want to mod your console, more power to you as long as you just play your games by yourself. It's when they go online and ruin other peoples gaming experiences that you should draw the line. This is just what Microsoft is doing and I applaud them.

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It's a good thing. If you don't like it then go mod on the pc.

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Thank you, Microsoft; keep up the good work (that includes fixing the problem with purchased Marketplace content not working with off-line refurbished consoles).

I know the only modders out there today are the folks stealing games and not modifying game content, but I'm glad to see Microsoft closing the cracks in the security *before* people start shooting warthogs from pistols in Halo 3.

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Good, serves then right, hardly seemed fair that someone who stole the game got the same experience as me who paid £40 for it.

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Still waiting on the modder to show up and starting this is bs. I can't wait....

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Well, I am not surprised since the ONLY modification available for the Xbox 360 is to mod the DVD-ROM drive's firmware and its only purpose is for game piracy. So like any other company, their just trying to protect their, and their investors (game developers) market and investment.

I can understand if someone wanted to create home brew content but at least now the Xbox 360 has a perfectly legal and non-hacking way to do that though XNA.

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This is GREAT NEWS!

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Great. Let me elaborate...really great. Thank you.

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I think it's good.. look at all the cheating on Halo 2. If this stems that tide, I'm all for it.

Not surprised MS is trying to stop piracy too, but honestly, I am more worried about cheating, and they are too, when it's their flagship product.

Not to hate on the PS3, as having free reign on a good portion of the hardware through LINUX is cool, but I can see games like the upcoming SOCOM having hacks and mod cheats like Counterstrike and worse than Halo 2 in a heartbeat and with much less ability to stamp it out.

I like to think that some of my LIVE subscription costs mean that I have a relatively fair and clean online gaming experience (Screaming and bigoted idiots notwithstanding).

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In the PS2 era, this would have pissed me off. I like access to homebrew and customized games (like custom tracks in Guitar Hero 2...tried it a couple of days ago...it's pretty awesome). The PS2 is the worst console for emulators though.

But I have a rule. I respect what Microsoft has done with Xbox Live, where I have ZERO respect for what Sony has done with their shoddy lack-of-online-services and lack of dedication to gaming. Since Microsoft returned me to gaming, and playing the 360 online is fun, I will not modify it.

Also...after all the bullshit we've all had to endure in Halo 2, this is nothing short of necessary.

My question is...if you upgrade your own hard drive to save money...will they detect that and constitute that as a mod? Because that's something I'd consider. Their HDD prices suck like Sony's PS3 pricing.

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This is weird since I've actually arranged to get my 360 modded today.

Now I was fully ready to not be able to play games over Live (as I thought was the case) since I hadn't paid for the game.

I wanted to get my Xbox modded since there are a lot of games that I would never try normally and this is a way to play them. I fully believe in paying for something if it deserves my money - hence why I've already bought Gears, Oblivion and Dead Rising without even having a Live account yet (I only recently bought my 360 and I'm in student halls so can't connect to Live 'til I move out).

Personally, in my situation specifically, I don't think they should ban me from Live (should I ever get it) for having my 360 modded. I will own plenty of legal games and I think they should just do something similar to PC games where games with the same serial number (this assumes all original copies of games have a unique S/N) cannot be connected simultaneously.

And even if people do only play copied games, there's a whole lot of stuff on XBLA which they would have to purchase.

Just a thought, total banning is a tad harsh. In my case it means I won't be buying any multiplayer games for my 360 now. Ever. And I won't be able to connect to marketplace or arcade.

MS are definitely losing a lot of revenue from me alone. I would guess there a few people like me who would prefer to "try before you buy", especially in the UK where it's virtually impossible to return a game just because you don't like it.

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I think its a good thing.....screw the modders and I agree that MS should brick the modded consoles.

No doubt they know how to!!

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Why is everyone concluding that someone who has modded their console will not "play fair." Just because you are stupid enough to pay for a game doesn't mean that someone who is technologically advanced is more liable to cheat because they have the game for free.

In all actuality, I have a modded xbox1 and found that my gaming experience on xlink kai was substantially more pleasing than that which I experience on xbox live with my (unmodded) 360. On kai, I get to play with like minded individuals who are into the "underground" scene. These people, generally speaking, are intelligent, do not cheat, and have something to say.

On xbox live on my 360, I am dealing with 12 year old kids screaming, glitching, and calling everyone niggers and fagots. In my estimation, it is those people that ruin a gaming experience over someone who is playing a game for free.

I do side with Microsoft that they are trying to protect their property and the investments of their clients. However, I feel that this conversation is stupid. Why are you all equating cheating with piracy and firmware modification?

I would have modded my 360 months ago, but I knew something like this would happen, so I chose to wait. Good thing eh?

All I ask is that this discussion shifts from unintelligent babbling about modding causing cheating within the xbox live experience. If you are willing to pay for games, then so be it, but don't chastise others for being a step ahead of the game and exploiting M$ stupid mistakes and security holes.

It just goes to show what M$ is really made of. OUTSOURCING, Cheap 3rd party products at high cost, minimizing expenses while keeping profits high (at your expense). These guys will squeeze every penny out of you and you will defend them to the death on this message board. Ever stop to think that M$ doesnt care about YOU personally, but rather your credit card information and usage statistics? I say, fuck the man and MOD AWAY.

Trust me, there will be a workaround to this very shortly.

-BMSinc

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Ms bricked my console on the spring update, and it wasn´t modded, but anyway, i think that´s a great move for MS, it isn´t fair that someone boughts a game in five dollars, and i pay 70 dollars for it.

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Yeah... keep it fair.

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Sweet! Just in time for the Halo 3 Beta. It's a good sign that MS is not going to tolerate any funny business on the 360 that may potentially screw up online multi-player.

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outstanding. I don't care what you do at home, but when a-hole cheaters come in to the game it is ruined for everyone. About time, Microsoft. Thanks.

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I find it rather amusing only the console is banned and the LICE account still works. I would assume this is so they can still clame a large LIVE subscriber base.

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@ chris

"Just because you are stupid enough to pay for a game doesn't mean that someone who is technologically advanced is more liable to cheat because they have the game for free."

Sorry bro, don't take this personal but paying for things that you get hardly makes a person stupid. I'm all for sticking it to the man so I'm not gonna call you a criminal like some would. (If you've downloaded and mp3 for free, your technically a criminal, I know I am, lol.) But don't put down honest people just because knowing how to mod is the only thing that makes you sleep better at night. Modding is cool but keep it offline. Even if your not cheating.

BTW pay for your shit like everyone else.

On subject, I don't have a lick of sympathy for anyone who gets rightfully banned. Including chris, just kidding lol.

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