http://www.xbox360achievements.org/n...Ban-in-US.htmlThe Xbox 360 faces the very real possibility of being banned in the US, following a judge’s recommendation.
Judge David Shaw advised the International Trade Commission that 4GB and 250GB Xbox 360 Slim consoles should not be allowed to enter the US because he believes they infringe on patents owned by Motorola.
The issue, which has already led to a court injunction banning the sale of the console in Germany, refers to the way the Xbox 360 decodes video content. Motorola claim they own the tech behind it.
In the addition to the recommendation, Judge David Shaw also says that Microsoft should post a bond of 7% of the value of unsold Xbox 360 inventory in the US.
Microsoft attempted to argue against the ban, saying that it would leave consumers with limited choice, but Shaw maintained that Motorola’s claim was more important and that Nintendo and Sony could service the gap.
The judge’s recommendations will now be reviewed by the International Trade Commission. Should the decision be upheld, there will be a 60 day period in which the order can be overturned by President Obama.
Come on Obama mate, you know what to do. Maybe you can go on Jimmy Fallon and slow jam the decision. Aww yeah.
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05-23-2012, 02:19 AM #1
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Judge Recommends Xbox 360 Import ban in the US
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05-23-2012, 02:27 AM #2
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Lame.... what this Judge thinking?
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05-23-2012, 02:30 AM #3
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Well... PS3 is better in the first place.
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05-23-2012, 02:32 AM #4
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PS. No console wars for Chrissake. The consoles are near identical. Both have pro's and cons.
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05-23-2012, 02:40 AM #5
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Que dumbassery in thread....
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05-23-2012, 06:08 AM #6
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Why are people so fucking stupid? I don't get it, man. How does this shit even happen? Originally Posted by Mub
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05-23-2012, 06:21 AM #7
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I'm not even sure what to think.
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Sounds like Microsoft has misappropriated technology owned by Motorola without authorization or due compensation. Since the noted XBoxes are assembled outside the US, the only logical and legal action is to ban the importation of these items until the issue is resolved. Originally Posted by Eggboy'13
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05-23-2012, 08:41 AM #9
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Jeez, I feel sorry for all those american XBOX gamers, they must be shaking in their boots right now. Lets hope Obama does the right thing.
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Those that already own one really won't have anything to worry about, it's just going to stop the sale of consoles, which is a huge deal for Microsoft. However, if the president is to do the right thing, he should enforce the law the way it should be enforced. If this goes through, I wouldn't be surprised to see the successor prematurely announced at E3. Originally Posted by ZombieDeadpool8
Originally Posted by Mub
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05-23-2012, 01:00 PM #11
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Damn, it being banned in the US would be just about the worst thing that could happen for Microsoft.
Not to mention, the greatest thing that's ever happened to Sony. :P
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You are what is wrong with the gaming community these days. Originally Posted by Mtp
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Indeed. Originally Posted by Ienzo
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05-23-2012, 11:12 PM #15
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