Microsoft loses lawsuit after blocking hacked Xbox account with digital games
A Brazilian court has ordered Microsoft to restore a hacked Xbox account and pay damages after the company blocked a user's digital game library.
📍 How it ended
Microsoft lost a Brazilian court case after blocking a hacked Xbox account and instructing the user to re-purchase games. The company was ordered to restore the account and its digital library and pay $400 in damages.
Epilogue added 70d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
Where did this lawsuit take place?
The case was heard in Brazilian courts.
What were the court's requirements for Microsoft?
Microsoft was ordered to restore the hacked Xbox account along with all digital games and pay $400 in damages.
Why was the lawsuit filed?
The lawsuit followed Microsoft's decision to block a hacked account and instruct the user to re-purchase their games.
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Microsoft has lost a legal battle after blocking an Xbox account that had been hacked. A Brazilian court ordered the company to restore the user's account and digital library.
Additionally, Microsoft was ordered to pay $400 in damages after previously telling the user to re-purchase their games. Coverage from Tom's Hardware, Kotaku, and Engadget emphasizes the court's mandate for account restoration.
Other outlets, including XDA and ComicBook.com, frame the ruling within the broader context of the gaming industry's shift toward digital-only libraries and the implications for consumer access. Future developments center on Microsoft's compliance with the court order to restore the digital library and the potential precedent this sets for digital ownership in gaming.
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