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Datel "disappointed" with 360 memory lock-out

Third party peripheral firm Datel, who make a range of Max Memory storage units for Xbox 360, says it's "disappointed" with MS's decision to stop unofficial memory units working with the 360's upcoming dashboard update.

"We are following this issue and awaiting the outcome like everyone else," a Datel rep told CVG.

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DrRobotnik5300d ago

Money Money Money MONEY!!!!!!!MONNNNNEYY. "Please make all your checks payable to MS. We also accept visa,MasterCard,your soul,blood and American Express. Sorry we don't take Discover."

Bot Smasha5300d ago

Join the club Datel they're exclusives look like garbage

StanLee5299d ago

I knew this announcement was aimed at Datel. In an article earlier today, I mentioned Datel's 2 GB and 4 GB Mad Memory memory cards. They're the only products I could think of that would be affected by this announcement.

IdleLeeSiuLung5299d ago

Yeah, 3rd party is not so good unless it is licensed. Like the PS2 Katana memory cards!

Look for officially licensed stuff, because saving $10 isn't worth loosing your save games.

morganfell5299d ago

If you think Datel is disappointed, there are a great many 360 fans that are as of yet unaware of the boom which is about to be lowered. Merry Christmas.

Rhythmattic5299d ago (Edited 5299d ago )

I recently bought a 360 and cannot believe I cant back up saved game data to an external USB device like with my PS3...

Am I missing something ???

PS: And people are all over the "Apple Tax"... Hypocrites.

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Noob5300d ago

Always nice to have alternatives, especially if the official products are overpriced. I'd be mad if this happened to me. Once that update hits its paperweight.

rafaleon5300d ago (Edited 5300d ago )

100% agree.

Thats why I choose X360 over PS3 :)

crck5300d ago

I wonder if people truly believe what they type sometimes.

PS3 = $299

360 Elite = $299 (An Arcade + 120gb HD would be at $350 already).
Play and Charge kit = $20
Wifi adapter = $100
Live = $50 a year

That's $299 vs $470 for the first year. Add in another 3 years of Live and you are at $299 vs $620 (for cost of ownership over 4 years). I own all 3 system but come on...

AnonUser55555300d ago (Edited 5300d ago )

Rafaleon writes:

"'Always nice to have alternatives, especially if the official products are overpriced'
100% agree.

Thats why I choose X360 over PS3 :) "
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Rafaleon--what the hell are you talking about? You seem a bit confused.

The ps3 uses industry standards for their peripherals. No proprietary technology here.

Wanna replace your HD? Use a standard 2.5" sata drive.

Wanna use your own bluetooth headset? You can do that no prob.

What kind of cable charges the PS3 controllers? USB.

Keyboard and mouse? USB or bluetooth are acceptable.

Wireless internet? Standard on the console. No $100 add-on (Except that early 20gb model). This one annoys me more than anything. How MS has gotten away with charging ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A FRIGGIN WIRELESS NETWORK ADAPTER is simply beyond me

Get your facts straight man. If you picked the 360 over the PS3 because of some false belief that 360 had better non-official peripherals support, then you are just about the worst shopper i've ever met.

Noob5299d ago (Edited 5299d ago )

PS3 overpriced? It's been the other way around for quite some time now(over two years). And this memory lock-out and PS3 price drop just put the final nail in that coffin(value & choice).

TBH, I don't think you put much thought into that comment. When you do or decide to read the two comments above, you'll realize your choice was a miscalculated mistake ;)

sukru5299d ago

They're not "alternatives", they're basically what we should've been getting.

The maximum size for MS memory cards are 512MB. What datel sells starts at 2/4GBs and can be upgraded to 16GBs via SD cards.

But I found it "too good to be true" back in the day, and postponed my purchase. Fortunately I don't have one of those, and will not be losing my storage.

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heroicjanitor5300d ago

Is Microsoft going to try and monopolise 360 hard drive sales? Nah MS wouldn't do that, it would defeat the purpose of being an American company, and saying buy American, if they restrict people's freedom like that.

DrRobotnik5300d ago

Look on the back of your 360......it says made in China lol. and the hard drive was made in Thailand LOL. Microsoft, living the american dream lol.

OpenGL5300d ago

The last game console to be designed and manufactured in the U.S. was the Atari Jaguar.

djfullshred5300d ago

Patriotism has nothing to do with this.

Saaking5300d ago

I'm disappointed with the failbox.

Ron_Burgundy5300d ago

most people have been disappointed with the 360, especially if its been a recent purchase

seems that the only reason it's bought is for halo

but anyway back to the article, M$ just wants there products to sell and not 3rd party products

more money for them so they don't care

neonlight455300d ago

guess that 150$ is mandatory

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Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Video games are no longer just a simple past time. Today's games are evolving into true works of art. Offering intriguing narratives, cinematic setpieces, and profound messages, games can entertain us for hundreds of hours.

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Chard13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

Furesis12h ago

I would say it does. The combat is a bit shit for todays standards but everything else is great.

anast10h ago

It's worth a play through today.

gold_drake4h ago

the first one is abit the odd one out but after u finished it, believe it it gets tremendously better and better

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg1d 7h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv721d 6h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.

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Fallout 3's Reveal Led To Death Threats And Bethesda's First Security Guard

The artist behind Fallout 4’s Deathclaw reveals just how bad things got back when Bethesda took over the series

anast1d 8h ago

People are stupid I get it. No one should feel unsafe,

But I think they need to talk about why they cut so many corners during the development process and why none of their games ever look current. And why they think all of this is okay while they charge full price.

LucasRuinedChildhood1d 8h ago

As much as Bethesda deserve criticism, that's not really relevant to the reveal of Fallout 3 in 2007.

VenomUK1d 5h ago

The default angle Kotaku always go for is to highlight the worst in gaming.

I would’ve focused on the creative.

anast11h ago

The game went downhill at Fallout 3's release. This is when they started to cut corners.

gold_drake1d 3h ago

there is no "but". the hell lol
you dont send death threats, period.

anast10h ago

Usually, you have good comments but this isn't one of them. It just rides the mob. We can do both condemn the actions and not let them use it for other things.

I can say I received a death threat and everyone needs to shut up. People are not honest and will use horrible things to their advantage.

Armaggedon23h ago

Not all games “look” current.

anast10h ago

Their games always look like the gen before it.

Armaggedon1h ago

Yeah, but thats not the result of laziness, incompetence, or a bad engine. Thats what happens with their type of open world games. Its hard for people to find a point of comparison because no one makes games like Bethesda does.

gold_drake4h ago

mh ok thanks, i still think ur wrong in this mate.

anast3h ago

No problem. I'm not here to convince you. I'm only stating an actuality. What your words do if we look at them like events.

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