Comments on: Microsoft Warns Against Using Unauthorized Storage in Xbox Live Preview Program

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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:05:20 +0000

[...] was unhappy to learn that Microsoft’s Major Nelson warned Xbox 360 gamers about using “unauthorized memory”. The good Major said that gamers that continue to use unofficial memory units will not be able to [...]

By: Shockwave562

Shockwave562 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:07:12 +0000

one of the few times we agree RROD

By: RRODisHere

RRODisHere — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:04:10 +0000

That’s just wrong. What about the people who have lots of data on an unauthorized HDD? I still don’t see how M$ can get away with those HDD prices. I think M$ should look the other way on this one. I don’t blame anyone for finding a work around from overpaying for the M$ HDDs.

By: raymond padilla

raymond padilla — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:11:55 +0000

@Trikkey I’ve used SwitchGames and I like the service a lot. I’m only familiar with Goozex on a surface level, but I’ve read lots of good things about the service.

By: Trikkey

Trikkey — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:31:13 +0000

@Ray
Have you ever used goozex or switchgames?Pros and cons of either?

By: Trikkey

Trikkey — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:22:01 +0000

Yea I guess,as the old saying goes you get what you pay for.If you buy a 4gb flash drive at the flea market or off the net for TOO cheap you may screw yourself.I like being able to use storage media of my choice with my PS3 and Wii.Hated buying the memory cards for their previous systems.

Also if your memory card or any other peripheral screws up your console you probably wouldnt know that it was the cause.If you did think it caused the problem it might not be possible or feasible to prove it.

By: raymond padilla

raymond padilla — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:05:15 +0000

@Trikkey To be fair, all third-party peripherals go through stringent testing before Microsoft certifies them. As a gamer, the last thing you need is some crap accessory from China zapping your system. Is it a common occurrence? Probably not, but it can happen. At least if an approved accessory zaps your system, you have some kind of (probably limited) recourse.

By: Trikkey

Trikkey — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:51:26 +0000

I didnt realize 360 had proprietary removable memory cards.Thats lame.Guess they refuse to lose any of that revenue stream.Makes them money I guess forced overpriced memory cards were a thing of the past I thought.