Using NXE Can Get You Kicked off Xbox Live

Cheryl | Nov 03, 2008 | View Comments


Microsoft’s New Xbox Experience (NXE) claims to be the ‘ultimate social entertainment experience’. Basically, NXE will replace the current Xbox 360 dashboard that’s been around for 3 years now. The NXE is set for release on November 19 and it will download just like a normal update.

Of course this being the Internet, there are already a bunch of pirated or leaked versions of the NXE floating around. However, don’t rush to install the NXE just yet. Microsoft claims to have an easy way to track who’s already using the update. And this time, Microsoft has decided to take stern action against the pirates.

So what exactly is in store for people who jump the gun on the NXE? Well, according to a few unconfirmed reports, anyone not in the select group of previewers will find that Xbox Live has been disabled on their console. The disabling lasts till the official release date of November 19.

That’s not the worst of it. Apparently, Microsoft might just decide to punish offenders further and kick them off Xbox Live permanently. At least that’s according to programming head Larry Hryb via Twitter. This does sound pretty far fetched and hasn’t happened yet but it goes to show just how serious Microsoft is about making sure no unwanted person accesses NXE before it’s released.

Personally, I wouldn’t want to risk my Xbox over something like this especially when it’s just a matter of a few days. What do you think of Microsoft’s tactics with the NXE? Would you be willing to call their bluff?


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About the Author: Hi, I'm Cheryl and I also blog over at http://www.ghacks.net/. I have a Masters degree in Zoology but I love discovering and writing about new technology as well. I enjoy blogging, especially about all things related to multimedia. I'm extremely passionate about sports and I'm a supporter of the Arsenal Football Club.

  • Wow this stinks, I would suggest reading this tutorial for getting xbox 360 live for free
  • I love this new update from Microsoft, I just hope I do not get banned from Xbox Live with the simple mods I have done to my system to prevent RROD.
  • Adam
    It's not a matter of the update being FREE, it's a matter of proprietary ownership. Microsoft owns the software. When they release it to the public, they aren't giving it away, they are extending their usage license to the public. Using the software before the official release may not technically be stealing any profit away from the company, but it is still stealing.
  • mark
    Just curious, but if it disables Live what are the chances that the official release will download on the 19th if your Live is disabled? Cant help but wonder!
  • Tom
    yer i installed the nxe early, n i put the hdd on my other xbox and was'nt banned, it's just that ms won't like people doing it, but hey if, they do ban about i don't know... say 1million people who regulary pay to play on xbox live because of downloading a free update early, ms' profits will be down
  • I won't be risking my Xbox Live for a few days of waiting!
    But i do thing it's a bit wrong/harsh of Microsoft to ban anyone permanently just for downloading  something that is free anyway.
  • scott
    See i have download it it works but xbox live is disabled like mentioned cant get online avatars cant be used it says we need update and took my hdd it down to my dads house put it in his xbox no update no ban from xbl(to my profile)
  • I don't understand why they would kick people off just for downloading something that I understand is free anyway.

    It's something that everyone will have so what difference does it make if they have it a few days before hand.
  • I would say Microsoft is playing a two edged sword trying to keep a good market share and creating some hype about the launch, seems to work :) I'll wait
  • tucker
    How could they possibly ban you for life
    http://spidermangames.mobi
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