Hi all,

may i get ur feedback on certain problems i've encountered on XBL:

1. I usually scout for and download game demos using the internet, but i find some game demos to be off limits to Malaysian IP adress, e.g GOW3, Tropico 4, Supreme Commander 2. These "banned" game demos are however available when i use VPN services like Hotspot Shield (it gave me an IP in California). The demos are also playable on my NTSC-J console.
I am curious as to the reason for these games' inavailability; too much violence? seditious? wrong political tone?

2. Seeing that i am able to "purchase" these banned demos through VPN, will i be able to purchase Games on Demand through the VPN as well since they are a lot cheaper in USD than in SGD? Will the purchased Games on Demand then be playable on my NTSC-J console?

Thanks

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Added on September 5, 2012, 8:34 amDid some experimenting with Xbox Live and VPN. Conclusions:

1. Able to buy US and SG MS points using Maybank Plat credit card through Xbox live. No need to go through maximuscards.com

2. Able to buy US and SG Games on Demand using same credit card through VPN. Can also choose to buy GODs using MS points. Must reconnect VPN during last 1% of game download to complete.

3. Able to remove credit card details from Xbox Live at anytime.

4. Games on Demand available according to region. E.g Tropico 3, 4 not available in SG but is in US XBL. Playable on NTSC-J console because it is region free?



This post has been edited by samowong: Sep 5 2012, 08:39 AM