Comments on: Xbox Classics region locked downloads? http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: BHohttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-285165 BHo Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:39:46 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-285165 I have a US system stationed in Korea. I got my XBox live account while stationed in Japan using my stateside address. When stationed in Cali I was able to access all downloads but moving to Korea I don't get the access to movies and stuff. Demos are fine just no media.I recall having issues with getting downloads when using my PC as a modem in Cali too. I think that using proxy sevice blocks accounts from certain items too? I have a US system stationed in Korea. I got my XBox live account while stationed in Japan using my stateside address. When stationed in Cali I was able to access all downloads but moving to Korea I don’t get the access to movies and stuff. Demos are fine just no media.

I recall having issues with getting downloads when using my PC as a modem in Cali too. I think that using proxy sevice blocks accounts from certain items too?

]]> By: BHohttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682238 BHo Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682238 I have a US system stationed in Korea. I got my XBox live account while stationed in Japan using my stateside address. When stationed in Cali I was able to access all downloads but moving to Korea I don't get the access to movies and stuff. Demos are fine just no media.I recall having issues with getting downloads when using my PC as a modem in Cali too. I think that using proxy sevice blocks accounts from certain items too? I have a US system stationed in Korea. I got my XBox live account while stationed in Japan using my stateside address. When stationed in Cali I was able to access all downloads but moving to Korea I don’t get the access to movies and stuff. Demos are fine just no media.

I recall having issues with getting downloads when using my PC as a modem in Cali too. I think that using proxy sevice blocks accounts from certain items too?

]]> By: BHohttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682239 BHo Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682239 I have a US system stationed in Korea. I got my XBox live account while stationed in Japan using my stateside address. When stationed in Cali I was able to access all downloads but moving to Korea I don't get the access to movies and stuff. Demos are fine just no media.I recall having issues with getting downloads when using my PC as a modem in Cali too. I think that using proxy sevice blocks accounts from certain items too? I have a US system stationed in Korea. I got my XBox live account while stationed in Japan using my stateside address. When stationed in Cali I was able to access all downloads but moving to Korea I don’t get the access to movies and stuff. Demos are fine just no media.

I recall having issues with getting downloads when using my PC as a modem in Cali too. I think that using proxy sevice blocks accounts from certain items too?

]]> By: Stehttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-263929 Ste Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:52:26 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-263929 Yeah, the region locking is a pain. I've a Korean xbox, a uk billing account, but currently still in Korea....why do they do it, why, why why why???? Apparently it's to stop 'grey imports' but, when I asked someone at ms support for info on using my box in the uk as I'll be returning shortly. The rep said...well can't you import al your games? Soo...because of import protection, i'll be importing my games...go figure. Yeah, the region locking is a pain. I’ve a Korean xbox, a uk billing account, but currently still in Korea….why do they do it, why, why why why????
Apparently it’s to stop ‘grey imports’ but, when I asked someone at ms support for info on using my box in the uk as I’ll be returning shortly. The rep said…well can’t you import al your games? Soo…because of import protection, i’ll be importing my games…go figure.

]]> By: Stehttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682225 Ste Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682225 Yeah, the region locking is a pain. I've a Korean xbox, a uk billing account, but currently still in Korea....why do they do it, why, why why why???? Apparently it's to stop 'grey imports' but, when I asked someone at ms support for info on using my box in the uk as I'll be returning shortly. The rep said...well can't you import al your games? Soo...because of import protection, i'll be importing my games...go figure. Yeah, the region locking is a pain. I’ve a Korean xbox, a uk billing account, but currently still in Korea….why do they do it, why, why why why????
Apparently it’s to stop ‘grey imports’ but, when I asked someone at ms support for info on using my box in the uk as I’ll be returning shortly. The rep said…well can’t you import al your games? Soo…because of import protection, i’ll be importing my games…go figure.

]]> By: AGW2097http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-263032 AGW2097 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:12:11 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-263032 Sounds like Magatama isn't a big loss..As far as Puyo Puyo Fever goes, either download it for Dreamcast and burn the ISO, or just play Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (for Genesis or in Sonic MegaCollection)- as it is the best version of Puyo ever made. Sounds like Magatama isn’t a big loss..

As far as Puyo Puyo Fever goes, either download it for Dreamcast and burn the ISO, or just play Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine (for Genesis or in Sonic MegaCollection)- as it is the best version of Puyo ever made.

]]> By: AGW2097http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682236 AGW2097 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682236 Sounds like Magatama isn't a big loss..As far as Puyo Puyo Fever goes, either download it for Dreamcast and burn the ISO, or just play Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (for Genesis or in Sonic MegaCollection)- as it is the best version of Puyo ever made. Sounds like Magatama isn’t a big loss..

As far as Puyo Puyo Fever goes, either download it for Dreamcast and burn the ISO, or just play Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine (for Genesis or in Sonic MegaCollection)- as it is the best version of Puyo ever made.

]]> By: AGW2097http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682237 AGW2097 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682237 Sounds like Magatama isn't a big loss..As far as Puyo Puyo Fever goes, either download it for Dreamcast and burn the ISO, or just play Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (for Genesis or in Sonic MegaCollection)- as it is the best version of Puyo ever made. Sounds like Magatama isn’t a big loss..

As far as Puyo Puyo Fever goes, either download it for Dreamcast and burn the ISO, or just play Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine (for Genesis or in Sonic MegaCollection)- as it is the best version of Puyo ever made.

]]> By: MyTZuShttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-261792 MyTZuS Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:39:18 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-261792 What about those of us who use the 360 to keep our language skills sharp now that we're in an english speaking country. I know that I play the games I have in english and then replay in german and french or just in german and french and maybe english. I've found this to be a great pleasure of mine to do so and a wonderful benefit. My wife used to complain but now can't cause I use the argument that I play in order to remember and keep my mother tongues! :-D What about those of us who use the 360 to keep our language skills sharp now that we’re in an english speaking country. I know that I play the games I have in english and then replay in german and french or just in german and french and maybe english. I’ve found this to be a great pleasure of mine to do so and a wonderful benefit. My wife used to complain but now can’t cause I use the argument that I play in order to remember and keep my mother tongues! :-D

]]> By: MyTZuShttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682234 MyTZuS Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:39:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682234 What about those of us who use the 360 to keep our language skills sharp now that we're in an english speaking country. I know that I play the games I have in english and then replay in german and french or just in german and french and maybe english. I've found this to be a great pleasure of mine to do so and a wonderful benefit. My wife used to complain but now can't cause I use the argument that I play in order to remember and keep my mother tongues! :-D What about those of us who use the 360 to keep our language skills sharp now that we’re in an english speaking country. I know that I play the games I have in english and then replay in german and french or just in german and french and maybe english. I’ve found this to be a great pleasure of mine to do so and a wonderful benefit. My wife used to complain but now can’t cause I use the argument that I play in order to remember and keep my mother tongues! :-D

]]> By: MyTZuShttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682235 MyTZuS Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:39:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682235 What about those of us who use the 360 to keep our language skills sharp now that we're in an english speaking country. I know that I play the games I have in english and then replay in german and french or just in german and french and maybe english. I've found this to be a great pleasure of mine to do so and a wonderful benefit. My wife used to complain but now can't cause I use the argument that I play in order to remember and keep my mother tongues! :-D What about those of us who use the 360 to keep our language skills sharp now that we’re in an english speaking country. I know that I play the games I have in english and then replay in german and french or just in german and french and maybe english. I’ve found this to be a great pleasure of mine to do so and a wonderful benefit. My wife used to complain but now can’t cause I use the argument that I play in order to remember and keep my mother tongues! :-D

]]> By: Freakeeghttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-261659 Freakeeg Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:04:54 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-261659 Cryptnotic: Where have you heard that pirated games don't have a region lock? And the piracy is a result of outrageous prices caused by a large number of taxes upon the videogame related products in Third-World Countries. Cryptnotic: Where have you heard that pirated games don’t have a region lock? And the piracy is a result of outrageous prices caused by a large number of taxes upon the videogame related products in Third-World Countries.

]]> By: Freakeeghttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682226 Freakeeg Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:04:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682226 Cryptnotic: Where have you heard that pirated games don't have a region lock? And the piracy is a result of outrageous prices caused by a large number of taxes upon the videogame related products in Third-World Countries. Cryptnotic: Where have you heard that pirated games don’t have a region lock? And the piracy is a result of outrageous prices caused by a large number of taxes upon the videogame related products in Third-World Countries.

]]> By: Cryptnotichttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-260841 Cryptnotic Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:42:31 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-260841 Chris: The idea is that people should be allowed to play whatever they want. If a small fraction of U.S. users who happen to be able to read Japanese want to play Eternal Sonata before it comes out here, why not let them? Yes, it's nice that it blocks you from wasting your points on something that won't work, but why shouldn't it work in the first place? Who does it serve to not let someone who wants to buy a game buy it and play it? It's the kind of thing that drives people to piracy, since there's no region lockout on the pirated version. Chris: The idea is that people should be allowed to play whatever they want. If a small fraction of U.S. users who happen to be able to read Japanese want to play Eternal Sonata before it comes out here, why not let them? Yes, it’s nice that it blocks you from wasting your points on something that won’t work, but why shouldn’t it work in the first place? Who does it serve to not let someone who wants to buy a game buy it and play it? It’s the kind of thing that drives people to piracy, since there’s no region lockout on the pirated version.

]]> By: Cryptnotichttp://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/comment-page-1/#comment-682229 Cryptnotic Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:42:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/2007/12/04/xbox-classics-region-locked-downloads/#comment-682229 Chris: The idea is that people should be allowed to play whatever they want. If a small fraction of U.S. users who happen to be able to read Japanese want to play Eternal Sonata before it comes out here, why not let them? Yes, it's nice that it blocks you from wasting your points on something that won't work, but why shouldn't it work in the first place? Who does it serve to not let someone who wants to buy a game buy it and play it? It's the kind of thing that drives people to piracy, since there's no region lockout on the pirated version. Chris: The idea is that people should be allowed to play whatever they want. If a small fraction of U.S. users who happen to be able to read Japanese want to play Eternal Sonata before it comes out here, why not let them? Yes, it’s nice that it blocks you from wasting your points on something that won’t work, but why shouldn’t it work in the first place? Who does it serve to not let someone who wants to buy a game buy it and play it? It’s the kind of thing that drives people to piracy, since there’s no region lockout on the pirated version.

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