MS responds to Xbox 360 hackers

Following reports that a group of hackers has modified the Xbox 360 to play pirate games, Microsoft has issued an official statement warning 360 owners that any mucking about of this nature will result in a void warranty.

"The core security system has not been broken," Microsoft said, before admitting: "However, on some Xbox 360 consoles the authentication protocol between the optical disc drive and the console may be attacked via a complex software and hardware modification which could allow people to play illegally copied and modified games."

The statement went on to say that Microsoft continues to invest in ways to keep the Xbox 360 secure, and "will respond appropriately as unauthorised activity is identified." "When a person purchases a genuine Microsoft Xbox 360 console and genuine Xbox 360 games, they receive the real product which is complete and suited for the use intended. They know its source and can expect the console and games to function properly and provide a satisfying gaming experience.