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Hacked Xbox 360 firmware prevents banning

May 31st, 2007 | Category: Gaming Technology

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In today’s episode of tit-for-tat, hackers have blocked Microsoft’s attempt to ban their modified consoles. Just two weeks ago remember, Microsoft began checking and then banning Xbox 360 consoles from Xbox Live if the Big M found the gear to be modified in violation of the Terms of Use. However, new firmware — a tat if you will — was just released by the lively (to say the least) modding community makes hacked Xbox 360s invisible to Microsoft’s snooping; if they can’t see it, they can’t ban it. Now come on Microsoft, show us your tit. What?

 

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