modding xbox, chipping passat
I<3myW8, according to your logic, chipping and modding your W8 IS illegal as well. But I am sure you've modfied your VW to a point where VW will refuse to repair your modded setup. Will they say it's illegal? NO - they'll just say you've voided your warranty by chipping your engine, etc.
When my engine died after 1 year, they replaced it. Had I tampered with it, they would either refuse to touch it or demand $10k to replace it.
Illegal means if cops saw it, they would confiscate it. Voiding your warranty is not illegal, regardless of what Microsoft thinks or says.
IMHO, as long as you pay for games that you play on xbox, you are ok. If you wish to run Linux, stream video from Tivo, play music, store all your games on the HD, you are ok. (legally and morally)
MS doesn't make money selling xbox hardware. They are actually loosing money on every console they sell. They make money by collecting royalties from publishers. Dependng on how bad MS wants certain game on their platform, they may lower the cost, help with programming, co-market and offer other incentives.
It's only a matter of time (2 years?) before new consoles come out and xbox (other consoles too) become overpriced doorstops. So excuse me and other loyal xbox fans who shelled out $300 on a console when it just came out and are trying to get the most out of our investment.
Speaking of investment, Microsft is hurting so bad, they are giving back 75 billion dollars back to shareholders. (i was being sarcastic) Check today's news or finance.yahoo.com msft
Finally, what will you do with your xbox once Microsoft stops supporting and selling games for it? Will you throw it away or try to recycle/reuse it?
*hacking your xbox is the environment-friendly thing to do*
