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Man Convicted For Hacking Xbox

Posted by Zonk on from the thinking-big dept.

PipianJ writes "Remember the ruling in Britain which outlawed mod chips last year? BBC News is reporting that a man has been convicted of modding an Xbox and sentenced to 140 hours of community service, a fine of 750 pounds (about $1300), and the confiscation of his PCs and Xboxes." From the article: "The man had been selling modified Xbox consoles which he fitted with a big hard drive containing 80 games. 'This case sets a major precedent which marks a milestone in the fight against piracy,' said games industry spokesman Michael Rawlinson." Update: 07/04 22:12 GMT by Z : Updated to more accurately discuss the story.

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  1. They can never stop us by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    nuf said.

  2. Don't let Ford know. by krell · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    ' "The man had been selling modified Xbox consoles which he fitted with a big hard drive containing 80 games '

    Imagine if Ford Motor Company filed frivolous lawsuits (and won) against someone who sold a Ford they souped up.

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  3. Re:I'm glad he didn't get jail time! by drsquare · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Raped? Whatever. She was asking for it. The BBC doesn't give many details, but from what I've read in the Daily Sport, she happily sucked his cock and swallowed his load. She's just after a payout.

  4. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    80 games!? Since when were there 80 games on xbox that anyone would want to play?