Is Microsoft using Halo 2 to thwart Xbox hackers?

MythicaL · Nov 13, 2004, 02:01 AM

Microsoft appears to be using its smash "Halo 2" game as a vehicle to crack down on mod chips and other hacks of its Xbox video game console

Hundreds of Xbox owners have reported in online forums in recent days that they were banned from Xbox Live, Microsoft's online gaming service, after trying to play "Halo 2" online with a modified console.

A Microsoft representative would not specify which additional security measures, if any, have been added to Xbox Live around the "Halo 2" launch. "Microsoft listens carefully to the Xbox Live community and reserves the right to take steps necessary to preserve the integrity of the user experience," the representative said in a statement. "Our goal is to provide our users with secure, consistent and fair online game play. Users are not permitted to manipulate the system to the detriment of others."

"Mod chips," gray-market add-ons that allow game consoles to run imported discs, pirated games and homemade software, began circulating for the Xbox shortly after the game machine went on sale four years ago. Hackers who equip their Xboxes with mod chips and other upgrades, such as bigger hard drives, have gotten the consoles to perform all sorts of unauthorized tricks, including running Linux software and serving as digital media centers.

More: CNET News

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Davisorle · Nov 13, 2004, 08:56 AM

Holy mother of god thank god I didn't get it yet! lol Omfg I would be crying my money now instead of enjoying my game! THANK YOU LORD! I have faith again... (just for now)

Millions Knives · Nov 13, 2004, 11:12 PM

just use XBConnect or XLink Kai for system link games. It's free and you can play with backups on DVD or on the Hard Drive.

Davisorle · Nov 14, 2004, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Millions Knives

just use XBConnect or XLink Kai for system link games. It's free and you can play with backups on DVD or on the Hard Drive.

Honestly I never played xbox live (legally ). I used the game spy's tunnel thing! lol But don't you need to pay to use Xbconnect? Isn't there anything free to use or something?

Nov 13, 2004, 02:01 AM	#1
MythicaL I like computers. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In front of a monitor Posts: 3,399 Rep Power: 87 System Specs	Is Microsoft using Halo 2 to thwart Xbox hackers? Microsoft appears to be using its smash "Halo 2" game as a vehicle to crack down on mod chips and other hacks of its Xbox video game console Hundreds of Xbox owners have reported in online forums in recent days that they were banned from Xbox Live, Microsoft's online gaming service, after trying to play "Halo 2" online with a modified console. A Microsoft representative would not specify which additional security measures, if any, have been added to Xbox Live around the "Halo 2" launch. "Microsoft listens carefully to the Xbox Live community and reserves the right to take steps necessary to preserve the integrity of the user experience," the representative said in a statement. "Our goal is to provide our users with secure, consistent and fair online game play. Users are not permitted to manipulate the system to the detriment of others." "Mod chips," gray-market add-ons that allow game consoles to run imported discs, pirated games and homemade software, began circulating for the Xbox shortly after the game machine went on sale four years ago. Hackers who equip their Xboxes with mod chips and other upgrades, such as bigger hard drives, have gotten the consoles to perform all sorts of unauthorized tricks, including running Linux software and serving as digital media centers. More: CNET News __________________ Always knew I didn't belong in this world. I wasn't made for this. But I'll never forget those who betrayed me, and those who never failed my trust.

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