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The purpose of the modifications is to run pirated games. I don't see anything illogical or indefensible with these companies (and the government) going after p
by designtofly 17y ago
The purpose of the modifications is to run pirated games. I don't see anything illogical or indefensible with these companies (and the government) going after people who modify hardware in order to run pirated software.
This particular modder crossed the line between hacking for fun or knowledge to facilitating a crime. I know the "criminal" aspect might not get a lot of sympathy from the pro-piracy contingent on this site, but it's still a crime. If you don't want people like this to get arrested, then call your congressmen.
- daeken 17y agoDon't forget that the same regulations also prevent you (theoretically) from running homebrew code on your consoles in most cases. I have to note, however, that the Xbox 360 (not sure if that's the "Xbox" they meant in the article or not, but they also mention the Wii) mods really have no purpose other than running backups/pirated content.
- mr_eel 17y ago"The purpose of the modifications is to run pirated games." Or any unsigned code, so it's arguable that it could be used for legitimate reasons. Also, since copyright infringement is already a crime, criminalising acts with _might_ lead to copyright infringement is going too far in my opinion. "pro-piracy contingent" You're mischaracterising the objections; it has nothing to do with supporting copyright infringement and everything to do with your rights to do what you want with what you _own_. As an aside, I don’t _support_ copyright infringement in any way. I like to see content-creators get money when they make something I like. a. They deserve it b. It's impetus for them to make more things I might like