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Microsoft has been vehemently protecting its interests as of late by banning modded Xbox 360 users from Xbox LIVE and even wiping out functionality of third-party memory units. We recently reported to you that Datel memory units have completely blocked, ostensibly, due to their ability to allow players to cheat in games and that their untested and unlicensed nature makes them dangerous to use. Naturally, Datel feels they’ve had their business ripped out from under them by a company that’s real impetus for effecting the block is that they wish to monopolize the sale of memory units. As such, Datel has gone ahead and filed a 21 page complaint outlining their position to U.S. District Court in San Francisco.
The following excerpt from the complaint document, as picked up by TechFlash, states: “Microsoft’s purpose in disabling Datel’s memory cards is to prevent consumers from choosing a Datel product that offers far better value for the price. There is no benefit to consumers from Microsoft’s decision to target and disable Datel’s memory cards. To the contrary, Microsoft’s actions will leave approximately 50,000 consumers with useless memory cards and (without the ability to access their data on the cards), forestall innovation, and deprive future consumers of the benefits of competition.” The TechFlash report goes on to state that “The suit seeks an injunction to prevent Microsoft from ‘disabling or erecting technological barriers to Datel accessories,’ in current and future game consoles. It also seeks unspecified monetary damages.” |
