MS restricting video content only, no banning, Xbox Live Country Check
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 Nov 28 2006, 11:19 AM
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This is quite worrying but I'll wait for Microsoft to make the announcements.
It is bound to happen with the Xbox Live Video Marketplace because of copyright issues. But wonder how does it affect Malaysian accounts because well, we dont have such a thing as a Malaysian account.  |
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Nov 28 2006, 11:30 AM
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If they are going by IP, then everyone will be get hit.
Although I believe, they will only delete the US accounts because of the copyright issues. Singapore and Jap accounts might not be affected based on what I am reading. |
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Nov 28 2006, 11:45 AM
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Yeah, its kinda unfair but it was bound to happen. Previously, you don't really care because it was just games. But with videos and movies, copyright issues has to be taken more seriously.
Why I think ppl with Singapore accounts wont be affected? We cant download things from Video Live Marketplace anyway... |
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Nov 28 2006, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE(PrivateJohn @ Nov 28 2006, 11:37 AM) Everyone!!! VOice your opinion at Major Nelson Blog now!!! Show them da prooweerr of Malaysia Xbotz! I ended up participating for the Shadowrun Beta  |
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Nov 28 2006, 12:26 PM
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Can we jst use the water pipes? Ermm its kinda tedious digging new tunnels
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Nov 28 2006, 01:23 PM
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QUOTE(edoras81 @ Nov 28 2006, 12:51 PM) I managed to change my locale to singapore but I cant change my contact info..its a fake US one...so does anyone know how to change my contact info?.......someone please help! Its quite easy to change locale. But you cant change where you initially registered your account. So if u registered a US account, ur kinda stuck with it. |
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Nov 28 2006, 01:31 PM
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QUOTE(edoras81 @ Nov 28 2006, 01:27 PM) Another question....hypothetical of course...but how would microsoft know it was a fake account? What if I used a legitimate address like my sisters in the states....i mean theoretically it would just mean that i registered my xbox in the states but moved to malaysia? Note: this applies to only a legitimate address. A question that is on everybody's mind. But so far its just rumours that there will be account deletion. it might not happen. They might jst regionlock the content based on IP.As for your hypothetical question, there is no way they will know. If they are going for IP, they will just delete it regardless of the legitimate address I guess. |
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Nov 28 2006, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(DjiNn @ Nov 28 2006, 01:33 PM) hm~ if is a region lock with IP then ok la~. but as you know~ IP can be filter or "exchange" right ? I am sure MS knows as well. But they can just tell the studios they already implemented safety measures. Then the studios cant complain..which is the whole point anyway...to keep the movie studios happy.. |
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Nov 29 2006, 10:54 AM
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Microsoft has said contents are being blocked and no accounts are being banned.
As for market size, Malaysia is probably like a dot in their eyes. 150+ gamers does not justify a launch here especially with full scale support. |
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Nov 29 2006, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(MK84 @ Nov 29 2006, 11:37 AM) Hmm... innteresting.... Small number...hey that means us! |
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Nov 29 2006, 04:17 PM
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QUOTE(daidzz @ Nov 29 2006, 12:29 PM) lol yeh ardi its tertiary not thirdiry XD hmm this is gonna b difficult. we gotta wait fo official news b4 makin a move making a move for what? I doubt they will ban the Live gaming side of the accounts. Looking at the various posts and comments, sounds like its just going to be a content block. Do we have the rights to complain? Probably not. Its licensing rights by the studios and Microsoft cant do nuts about that. |
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