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We don’t like piracy, and neither does Microsoft, who has issued a statement regarding the recently released Xbox 360 modification, enabling the Xbox 360 to play copied games.
“The core security system has not been broken,” Microsoft said. “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 stated that it will continue to invest in methods to keep the Xbox 360 secure, and will take the necessary action as “unauthorised activity is identified.“
“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,” the statement explains. Microsoft makes it clear that consoles that have been modified “will not be eligible for technical support, and the user’s warranty will be voided.“
As seems to be the case with console modifications and piracy, it’s likely that a seesaw battle of hacks and fixes will continue throughout the life of the Xbox 360.
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