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Xbox Is Suspending Players Caught Using Emulators (gameranx.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/retrogaming

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For a good while, there was a bit of hype built around the Xbox Series S, in particular for the retro gaming scene. It was a cheaper device that offered a small form factor. Likewise, it allowed consumers to download emulators and enjoy various retro video games. But while this process was available, some consumers were skeptical. Of course, it didn’t take Microsoft too long before they outright banned emulators from being available in the marketplace, making it impossible to download and enjoy. That’s just the emulators being used in the Xbox Series X/S retail mode.

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RETAIL MODE ON XBOX IS DEAD!

15-day suspensions handed out to users of retail emulators as a warning shot from Microsoft.

Devs warning users to delete emulators

Retail Mode team disbanding and shutting down the Patreon. Sorry to bear the bad news. RT to warn others

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[–] Kuro 4 points 1 year ago

Watched that documentary a couple months ago (also all at once) and can vouch

It's a great video