Microsoft Reiterates LIVE Ban Policy

05 Nov 2009 at 12:45:23 by Andy Alderson

Microsoft has restated its policy on piracy after recently bringing down the ban hammer on terms violators.

A new wave of bannings occurred at the end of October and Microsoft has reiterated its zero tolerance approach to piracy again today.

“As you may have read online, we’ve been actively banning consoles from Xbox LIVE that have been modified to play pirated games,” wrote Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson.

“ Our commitment to combat piracy and support safer and more secure gameplay for the more than 20 million members of our Xbox LIVE community remains a top priority. All consumers should know that piracy is illegal, and that modifying their Xbox 360 console to play pirated discs, violates the Xbox LIVE terms of use, will void their warranty and result in a ban from Xbox LIVE.

“The health of the video game business depends on customers paying for the genuine products and services they receive from manufacturers, retailers, and the third parties that support them.  This would also be a good time to remind you that the warranty on an Xbox 360 console is not transferrable and if you purchase a used console that has been previously banned, you will not be able to connect to Xbox LIVE. “

Do you know anyone who’s been banned from LIVE? Tell us why in the comments section below. 

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