Microsoft loses lawsuit after blocking hacked Xbox account with digital games
A Brazilian court has ruled against Microsoft in a lawsuit involving a hacked Xbox account and the loss of a user's digital game library.
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The brief
A Brazilian court issued a ruling against Microsoft following the company's decision to block a user's account after it was hacked. The user was initially instructed by the company to re-purchase their digital games, leading to a legal challenge regarding digital ownership rights.
Coverage from outlets including Tom's Hardware, Insider Gaming, and XDA highlights that the court ordered Microsoft to restore the user's account and pay $400 in damages. Reports note the case occurred amidst broader industry discussions regarding the shift toward digital-only media.
It remains to be seen if this ruling sets a legal precedent for digital content ownership. Coverage does not yet specify if Microsoft will appeal the decision or if the company will adjust its account recovery policies.
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Quick answers
What was Microsoft ordered to do?
The court ordered Microsoft to restore the user's Xbox account, including all digital games, and to pay $400 in damages.
Where did this legal action take place?
The case was decided in a Brazilian court.
Why did the account get blocked?
According to reports, the user's account was blocked after it was hacked.
Coverage (6)
- Xbox Gets Sued Over a Blocked Gamer Account Yardbarker · 19h ago
- XBOX Gamer Wins Digital Library Lawsuit Against Microsoft Insider Gaming · 1d ago
- As Sony halts physical releases, Microsoft loses a lawsuit for blocking an Xbox account with digital games on it XDA · 1d ago
- Xbox Legal Battle Paints a Bleak Picture for Gaming’s Digital-Only Future ComicBook.com · 1d ago
- Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked Xbox user to re-purchase games — tech giant ordered to restore Xbox account with all games and pay $400 in damages Tom's Hardware · 1d ago
- Microsoft loses lawsuit after blocking hacked Xbox account with digital games Notebookcheck · 1d ago
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