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Brand-X Memory Units Won't Work in Next 360 Update [Xbox Live]
Kotaku —
... that unauthorized Memory Units will no longer work with the Xbox 360. If you've moved your profile or saved games onto one to "back it up," you'd better move it back onto an authorized Xbox 360 storage device prior to taking the update. If you continue to use an unauthorized Memory Unit after the update, you will not be able to access your stored profile or saved games. If you're interested in what devices are authorized storage devices, that list is about three names long . Don't Use Unauthorized Xbox 360 Storage Devices [Major Nelson, via Gamers Reports ] ...
Unauthorized Memory Units Won't Work in Next 360 Update [Xbox Live]
Kotaku —
... the changes is that unauthorized Memory Units will no longer work with the Xbox 360. If you've moved your profile or saved games onto one to "back it up," you'd better move it back onto an authorized Xbox 360 storage device prior to taking the update. If you continue to use an unauthorized Memory Unit after the update, you will not be able to access your stored profile or saved games. One way to be sure you have an authorized storage device is to check it against this list . Don't Use Unauthorized Xbox 360 Storage Devices [Major Nelson, via Gamers Reports ] ...
Xbox 360 New Fall Update: Unauthorized Storage Devices
PR News: —
There will be a shock for Xbox 360 owners next week when Microsoft offers a system update, unauthorized storage devices will no longer work. Major Nelson advises that if you have any data such as your profile or saved games, then you might want to back it up.
Just make certain that you save this data to an authorized Xbox 360 storage device, if you do not take this advice and stick with your unauthorized Memory Unit once you have downloaded the update, then you will not be able to gain access to that data.
If you have any problems working out what Memory Units are authorized for use on your console, then visit Xbox.com for ...
Upcoming Xbox 360 update locking out 'unauthorized' Memory Units
Joystiq —
... Don't worry, folks -- Microsoft knows you really hate those subversive little devils making third-party Memory Units, what with their 2GB and 4GB offerings for the Xbox 360. In an effort to stamp out these Doris Dogooders from your Xbox Live ...
Xbox 360 system update blocks unauthorized storage devices
D' Technology Weblog —
In a recent system update to Xbox 360, Microsoft introduced a new change that prevent “unauthorized memory units” from working with Xbox 360. Which has sparked new complaints about the price of official memory devices. A 512MB memory unit from Microsoft costs $29.99, while a third-party 2GB costs $39.99. If you’ve moved your profile or saved games on to one of these third-party units, you must “back it up,” and better move it back on to an authorized Xbox 360 storage device prior to taking the ...
Forthcoming Xbox 360 update locks out 'unauthorized' memory units
Engadget —
... Using a less than official memory unit with your Xbox 360? Then you'll probably want to get your act together before diving into the upcoming preview program for the latest 360 update, as it will apparently lock out any "unauthorized" memory units as it ...
Next Xbox Live Update Breaks 'Unauthorized' Memory Cards [Broken]
Gizmodo —
... A new Xbox update coming to some of as as soon as this week will block the use of "unauthorized" memory cards. That means you should copy any important data to your hard drive before the update hits. It also means that we're likely to see more "authorized" third party memory units on the way. [Major Nelson via ...
New Xbox update will break unauthorized storage devices
SlashGear —
... Major Nelson reports that Preview Program members will start receiving the new update next week and if they are using unauthorized third-party storage devices, they need to move data to the Xbox’s internal HDD or an authorized card. The Memory Units will cease to function meaning any data on them will not be accessible after the update. ...
Latest Xbox update makes unauthorized storage devices incompatible
Tech Ticker —
Xbox LIVE Preview Program that brings Zune, Facebook and Twitter to Xbox 360 is underway but with the latest update there’s another change that won’t go well with the Xbox 360 users. The update makes the unauthorized memory units used in the console incompatible, effectively forcing you to buy certified (overpriced?) ...
Microsoft Wants To Block Out 3rd Party Storage
Techdirt —
faceless writes "Xbox Live's Major Nelson (aka Microsoft's Larry Hyrb, Director of Programming for Xbox Live) announced on his blog that the newest Xbox 360 Dashboard update will block unauthorized 3rd party memory devices. These 3rd party items are big sellers because Microsoft charges $30 for a 512MB Memory card and $130 for a 120GB HDD. A 3rd Party 2GB Memory Card is $40 and is also expandable as it supports Micro SDHC cards. A 3rd party HDD is $70, and the Microsoft HDD's are just 2.5" drives in a proprietary enclosure.
Consumers having larger memory devices is good for Microsoft, since more space means people can buy more Xbox Live Arcade games and ...
Datel Sues Over Xbox 360 Memory Expansion Downgrade
Digital Trends —
... effectively making Datel’s products incompatible and leaving Microsoft the only player in the Xbox 360 memory card market. Datel’s Max Memory cards use removable SD cards for storage. Datel’s 2 GB Max Memory card carries a suggested retail price of $39.99; Microsoft’s 512 MB memory card also retails for $39.99. Microsoft used to charge $59.99 for the 512 MB card, and reduced the price once Datel’s products came to market. Microsoft has said only that the recent Xbox 360 update only supports “authorized” Xbox 360 storage devices . Microsoft is apparently the only vendor of ...
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