Can you take a modded Xbox 360 online?

[fustercluck]

Been looking into getting a 360 Elite console. I always like to mod consoles, but I also like to play online. The elite bundle I'm looking at comes with Madden 08. I'd definitely want to play that online, but could I play it online while using a modded Xbox? Even though Madden 08 would be an official copy (not an illegal backup I mean), would Microsoft still ban my modded 360 from playing onlione? Is there a way to mod a 360 so it doesn't get banned from Xbox Live? Thanks.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Um, no. If you plan on modding then get a second 360 or take your chances.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Well, you can play online with a modded 360, until the Ban hammer rolls around again.

 

[Newfie]

I would not risk it. I'm sure the elite has the hypervisor vulnerability fixed, plus Microsoft has been pushing hard to get modified consoles banned from the service (And they are pretty successful at it too)

 

[fustercluck]

Yeah that seems to be the consensus. Bummer. Props to microsoft for doing a good job with that though.

 

[Adn4n]

What exactly are you modding? Only thing I can think of is the DVD Drive, but that is usually done to play illegal copies of games. Unless you want quieter components of course.

 

[RaiderJ]

I think the way they detect modded consoles is mainly when you play a copied game online. If you play only retail games online, you might avoid their checks. I also believe the latest firmwares have thus far gone un-banned. No promises though.

Overall, I find even the silver Live service to be worthwhile - such that I won't be modding my 360.

 

[Randum]

interesting topic..apparently, it is illegal to mod a console too!! which blows my mind..maybe i will create another topic...

but the rumor mill says the latest firmware allows online play...