How can you get banned on XBOX live?

Discussion in 'Xbox 360 - Games & Content' started by SlyGuy, May 27, 2008.

Share This Page

Share This Page

  1. SlyGuy
    OP

    SlyGuy GBAtemp Fan

    Member
    1
    396
    Level 1
    Aug 4, 2006
    Canada
    If I have a flashed XBOX 360 and I want to buy and play some of the XBOX live arcade games, will they check my firmware and ban me? Or is the check only done when you try and go online with a burned copy of a retail game?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 May 27, 2008
  2. Costello

    Costello Headmaster

    Administrator
    18
    12,909
    Level 18
    Oct 24, 2002
    I think at this time there is absolutely no accurate explanation as to how you get banned.

    If you try connecting to XBLive now, you might already be banned... even if you've never used XBLive before
     
    #2 May 27, 2008
  3. Bob Evil

    Bob Evil The Department of Home-Made Insecurity

    Member
    1
    3,783
    Level 1
    Sep 27, 2006
    Out of the corner of your eye

    I go on Live all the time with my flashed 360 ... I have bought many a Live Arcade game, and play on Live with copied games too [​IMG]
     
    #3 May 27, 2008
  4. Takrin

    Takrin GBAtemp Fan

    Member
    1
    408
    Level 1
    Oct 7, 2006
    United States
    usually people get banned by playing games with bad security files, i backup my games since sometimes i stop playing, the disc never gets put away and ends up as a coaster after i step and slip on it... anyhow i've purchased arcades and game contents and seems fine.

    best thing to do is check all your games with xdvd mulleter and not play suspected bad ss/burns, also make your own backups to be safe.
     
    #4 May 27, 2008
  5. science

    science science rules

    Member
    3
    3,697
    Level 3
    Jun 9, 2006
    Canada
    Me too. What is your firmware first of all?
     
    #5 May 27, 2008
  6. Bob Evil

    Bob Evil The Department of Home-Made Insecurity

    Member
    1
    3,783
    Level 1
    Sep 27, 2006
    Out of the corner of your eye

    the latest ixtreme ...
     
    #6 May 27, 2008
  7. gekiwolf

    gekiwolf Advanced Member

    Newcomer
    1
    99
    Level 1
    May 16, 2008
    One way is by violating the terms of service. Or by doing something stupid like for example downloading and playing gta4 before it was released anywhere.
     
    #7 May 27, 2008
  8. Bob Evil

    Bob Evil The Department of Home-Made Insecurity

    Member
    1
    3,783
    Level 1
    Sep 27, 2006
    Out of the corner of your eye

    Way to know nothing ... you cannot get banned for something like that, as they have no way of knowing who is supposed to have it early and who isn't ...
     
    #8 May 27, 2008
  9. deathfisaro

    deathfisaro Narcistic Deathfisaro Fan

    Member
    2
    2,053
    Level 2
    Mar 16, 2007
    Canada
    Vancouver, BC
    I'm not using the latest firmware but still no ban =P
    If I get banned I'll just buy Arcade for HDMI connection. And I'll just flash that too.
     
    #9 May 27, 2008
  10. gekiwolf

    gekiwolf Advanced Member

    Newcomer
    1
    99
    Level 1
    May 16, 2008
    Why not?
     
    #10 May 27, 2008
  11. Bob Evil

    Bob Evil The Department of Home-Made Insecurity

    Member
    1
    3,783
    Level 1
    Sep 27, 2006
    Out of the corner of your eye
    Right ...

    Shop owners and managers would be taking copies home, as well as letting some employees take them early, too ... these are legitimate copies sold internally, or even simply loaned ... the ycannot block these ... plus, how would they have everyone's gamertags?

    Then you have reviewers ... of all types ... from big magazines and sites, down to little indie sites ... their copies are legit, too ...

    Then, you have indie shops who sell games as soon as they get them ... they cannot block them either ... you cannot ban someone playing a legitimate game, who just happens to have struck lucky and found a place selling it ...

    No games company would be able to supply a comprehensive list of gamertags, showing who is allowed to have the game already to Microsoft ... plus, Microsoft would have to have a whole tream devoted to catching early players ...

    I could go on in more depth ... but this has been covered so, so often ... on many sites ...
     
    #11 May 27, 2008
  12. gekiwolf

    gekiwolf Advanced Member

    Newcomer
    1
    99
    Level 1
    May 16, 2008
    "I could go on in more depth ... but this has been covered so, so often ... on many sites ..."

    Oh, didnt know that. I dont visit many sites so thanks for the answer.
     
    #12 May 27, 2008
  13. Bob Evil

    Bob Evil The Department of Home-Made Insecurity

    Member
    1
    3,783
    Level 1
    Sep 27, 2006
    Out of the corner of your eye
    No worries ... I only just spotted you were new after I posted the first time ... so sorry for being so abrasive at first [​IMG]

    Welcome to the site [​IMG]
     
    #13 May 27, 2008
  14. gekiwolf

    gekiwolf Advanced Member

    Newcomer
    1
    99
    Level 1
    May 16, 2008
    Thanks for the welcome...now which flash card do I buy?? [​IMG] just kidding

    Back on topic (kinda). I know a few people that flashed their 360 and got banned. After that they bought a new core, swapped the insides and returned the console with the banned hardware. They did not get any complaints or suspicions from the store.
     
    #14 May 27, 2008
  15. lenselijer

    lenselijer GBAtemp Advanced Maniac

    Member
    3
    1,504
    Level 3
    Mar 27, 2006
    Netherlands
    that's not a really nice thing to do.

    anyway i use latest ixtreme + check all files i burn with xdvdmulleter.
    not banned, but you never know what new checks ms will build in the next update [​IMG]
     
    #15 May 27, 2008
  16. SlyGuy
    OP

    SlyGuy GBAtemp Fan

    Member
    1
    396
    Level 1
    Aug 4, 2006
    Canada
    And once you're banned, it's permanent, right? Or is there a timeframe afterwhich you can get back online?
     
    #16 May 27, 2008
  17. Bob Evil

    Bob Evil The Department of Home-Made Insecurity

    Member
    1
    3,783
    Level 1
    Sep 27, 2006
    Out of the corner of your eye

    You are banned until 9999 ...
     
    #17 May 27, 2008
  18. science

    science science rules

    Member
    3
    3,697
    Level 3
    Jun 9, 2006
    Canada
    I actually meant whats the OPs firmware lol
     
    #18 May 27, 2008
  19. 754boy

    754boy :D

    Banned
    2
    3,469
    Level 2
    Oct 24, 2002
    United States
    Mississippi
    Man its a roll of the dice. Just go online and play till you get hit and enjoy yourself with no worries [​IMG]
     
    #19 May 28, 2008
  20. SlyGuy
    OP

    SlyGuy GBAtemp Fan

    Member
    1
    396
    Level 1
    Aug 4, 2006
    Canada
    I don't have my 360 yet. I'm just doing the research first! [​IMG]
     
    #20 May 30, 2008
Loading...
Similar Threads - banned XBOX live Hide similar threads
  1. bradzx

    My friend got Xbox Live banned, need help

    bradzx, Jan 4, 2016, in forum: Xbox 360 - Console, Accessories and Hardware
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    906
    DinohScene
    Jan 5, 2016
  2. El_is_here

    Can FSD3 access internet if my console is banned from xbox live?

    El_is_here, Jul 1, 2015, in forum: Xbox 360 - Hacking & Homebrew
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    549
    DinohScene
    Jul 1, 2015
  3. gloweyjoey

    Xbox Live gamer banned for gamertag

    gloweyjoey, May 21, 2011, in forum: User Submitted News
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    2,375
    tigris
    May 22, 2011
  4. BenJeremy

    Banned consoles back online in Xbox Live

    BenJeremy, Apr 27, 2011, in forum: Xbox 360 - Games & Content
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    8,524
    jan777
    May 19, 2011
  5. luke_c

    Kid Banned From XBox Live Until 9999

    luke_c, Apr 23, 2010, in forum: User Submitted News
    Replies:
    63
    Views:
    6,390
    Rydian
    Apr 25, 2010
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice