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Microsoft is NOT banning early Halo 3 players

September 19, 2007 in News comments 6

Earlier there were rumors circulating that Microsoft had threatened to ban folks caught playing Halo 3 early from Xbox Live permanently, a move thought to be grossly unfair. Either Microsoft has reconsidered, or their rep who spoke with Pro-G was confused, but in any event, the result is the same: bans won't be forthcoming.

Though at one point it was thought the ban was Microsoft employees only--leaving ordinary folks who came by their copies thanks to gaffes made by local retailers in the clear, nobody's getting banned at all.

Microsoft: "We can confirm that Microsoft is not taking any action (such as banning Xbox Live accounts) against gamers who are playing Halo 3 before the official street date. Any rumours or speculation to the contrary are false."
DragoniteBallZ via pro-g.co.uk »
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  • 0
    TurMoiL911 Sep 19, 07
    I don't see why Microsoft would ban them anyways. It's not like they stole them from a store. If they bought them legitimately from a store, there's nothing they can really do.
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    Glotnot Sep 19, 07
    Why would they want to ban them anyway; they have no real reason.

    It's still money in Microsoft's pocket, no matter when it's bought.
  • -2
    Final Blade Sep 20, 07
    Um this article isn't entirely accurate. They can actually freeze your account if you play Halo 3 online b4 the release date, however you can play halo 3 on story mode without MS knowing. MS knows exactly who plays what games and when on XBL, so don't play in on line its not like anyone is going to be on.
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    Deadman Rules Sep 20, 07
    Where are you getting your info from finalblade? Did you read the *bleep*ing article? The part where it says they AREN'T banning people?
    • -2
      Final Blade Sep 21, 07
      The internet is a beautiful thing isn't it

      Also Freezing isn't banning its stopping your account to go online to early to play halo 3 online.
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    Deadman Rules Sep 22, 07
    Well they aren't doing that either, when I ask where did you get that from you basically gave me "the internet" as an answer. First of all don't be a smartass, and second I know you are just talking out of your ass, you have no idea what you are talking about. Microsoft said it themselves:

    "We can confirm that Microsoft is not taking any action (such as banning Xbox Live accounts) against gamers who are playing Halo 3 before the official street date. Any rumours or speculation to the contrary are false"

    Where do you get the idea that this isn't accurate? They are just using banning as an example, hence the words "such as". How is freezing an account any different from a ban anyways? Freezing an account is a TEMPORARY ban dumbass. It BANS you from using your account. But that is irrelevant because they aren't doing ANYTHING.

    I can't believe how dumb you are.

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