XBOX Live & Modded Midways

Jim · Nov 20, 2002#12002-11-20T02:26

Yah, we all know M$ is banning them by serial number. I thought this conversation with a MS rep was kinda funny though:

Quote:
William Hello and welcome to the Xbox interactive online chat support! My name is William.
Jon Do you have my question or do i have to type it again.
William Microsoft will defend the gaming experience for our users on Xbox Live, and will not approve the use of any game cheating devices for the Xbox gaming platform. This is a violation of the Xbox Live Terms of Use. If users attempt to access Xbox Live with an Xbox installed with modified hardware or unapproved software, their Xbox will be blocked from accessing the service now and in the future. Microsoft reserves the right to take other appropriate action in the future, which could include canceling the user's subscription.
Jon So when Microsoft said we wont take action they were just lying
William No, the software for catching and blocking hadn't been fully perfected before.
Jon People use the mods to access music, movies, and pictures for legit reasons. So i guess to play online and acess data on a pc I should go with a Sony.
Jon So is the account blocked or is the xbox itself blocked
William The Xbox itself, the account is actually useable on a new console. The original console with the chip will never work again even if it is removed.
Jon OK. Thanks for your help. I'm off to buy a Sony.
William Thank you for using Xbox Interactive Online Support. I hope that you have found our session today helpful. For your convenience, you will receive by e-mail a detailed transcript of our chat, including all site links, with a ticket number for your future reference. At the end of the chat, there will be a small survey. Be sure to fill it out! If you need further assistance, please come back and visit us again.
Jon Thanks and I'll tell Sony how great Microsoft has been in convincing me in buying a PS2
William I guess it depends on whether you want superior gaming or semi-PC possibility. Either way have fun!

So....is it just me or did MS guy call the XBOX a "semi-PC"?

vidiotY2k · Nov 20, 2002#22002-11-20T03:31

dude...xbox.com is SOOOO going to get hacked :PPPP
-vidiot-

Drakkael · Nov 29, 2002#32002-11-29T06:41

...is that an actual MS rep, or a chatbot? I'm confused.

HitokiriMoonKnight · Nov 29, 2002#42002-11-29T07:10

My whole stance on this issue.. I'm perfectly fine with it. The end user takes the chance to mod his or her Xbox. Doing so caused them to be banned from Xbox Live, but that's the risk they took.
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BuMz187 · Nov 29, 2002#52002-11-29T12:10

I can't believe a legit Rep would say that..

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Jim · Nov 29, 2002#62002-11-29T18:50

I'm pretty fine with it as well, since it could help any possibilty of cheaters or other "problems" with online gaming.
I'm just complaining that I'll need a second XBOX not too long after I get XBL (whenever that is). Well, that and the stupid comments by the MS support guy above.