Datel are suing Microsoft

Datel, a third party accessory manufacturer, is suing Microsoft over a recent patch for their renowned Xbox 360 console. The recent firmware update for the Xbox 360 has blocked the use of any unofficial memory units. Datel believes Microsoft is trying to get rid of their competition and make more money. If this was true, it would still be fair game seeing as Microsoft has all the rights to do what they please with their own console. The fact of the matter however is that the update was intended to block out hackers and modders. Because Datel's memory units are expandable using micro SD cards, users can take files off their home computer like game saves and mods and put them on their console. Microsoft's intention was to make the gaming experience more complete and make it fairer for others following the code of conduct for the Live service. Datel has been in court with Microsoft's largest competitor in the video game industry, Sony, although in that instance the were the ones being sued. This was due to a similar problem with memory untis for Sony's PSP handheld console.
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