XBox 360 should be banned in US, says judge

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The ongoing legal dispute between Motorola Mobility and Microsoft could see some versions of the Xbox 360 banned in the United States. International Trade Commission judge David Shaw has recommended that the trade group ban the import of 4GB and 250GB Xbox 360 S consoles, reports Courthouse News. These consoles are manufactured in China.

Sales of consoles already in the United States should be banned by a cease-and-desist order, Shaw says. On top of this, the judge recommends Microsoft pay Motorola 7 percent of the value of any unsold consoles in the U.S.

Microsoft argues that Shaw's order to ban the import of Xbox 360 consoles would hurt consumers, as it would leave interested buyers with only two options: the PlayStation 3 or the Nintendo Wii. Shaw rejected this assertion, noting the public interest in enforcing intellectual property rights trumps any "economical impact" on console buyers.

Should ITC commissioners agree with Shaw's recommendation, President Barack Obama and advisors will have 60 days to review the decision, the site reports. After this time, whatever is decided can be appealed.

Last month, Shaw ruled that the Xbox 360 violated a string of patents Motorola holds for video decoding, Wi-Fi connection, and console-to-accessory connections. And earlier this month, a German court decision banned the sale of Xbox 360 consoles in that country, though it had no immediate effect, because Microsoft was granted a preliminary injunction.

The ITC is expected to conclude its investigation by August 23.

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Any thoughts?

Shaw rejected this assertion, noting the public interest in enforcing intellectual property rights trumps any "economical impact" on console buyers.

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Now it makes a lot more sense. ;)

If worst comes to worst, MS will cut a check.CarnageHeart

If worst comes to worst, MS will cut a check.CarnageHeart

Lol, people are stupid.

It's true that Microsoft will not let this happen, but at what cost? I see a prolonged legal deliberation, followed by either Microsoft cutting a check, or agreeing to give Motorola a share of the profit on those boxes until NextBox rolls around.

Good Riddance.

yea good luck with that butt dumpling

[QUOTE="CarnageHeart"]If worst comes to worst, MS will cut a check.JohnF111

I say we ban all consoles. so people can get back to what is important in life, playing Diablo 3. >.>Allicrombie

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Or maybe he's just jealous he doesn't have a gaming PC! :P

[QUOTE="JohnF111"][QUOTE="CarnageHeart"]If worst comes to worst, MS will cut a check.Heirren

That still isn't going to stop Motorola from going after Microsoft.

I do agree with you all though; I honestly doubt anyone is going to let this happen. The 360 is an important gaming system to a lot of people, so I definitely see Microsoft cutting a HUGE check to Motorola and maybe even letting them earn profits from the sales that they make out of the system.

It will never happen.

I say we ban all consoles. so people can get back to what is important in life, playing Diablo 3. >.>Allicrombie

They are banning the 250GB and 4GB models, most people brought those and are they forcing us to hand over our system. For one I can't buy another Xbox 360 if this happen because I just brought the 250GB last year. Pulse the Xbox 360 cost $299.99 and Mircosoft know that it will hurt the gamers. If this happen then it could leave a door open for Sony and Nintedno. nintedno is release the Wii U around this year but it could cost $299.99 which is over $300.00 and most parent aren't going to buy the kids a $300.00 system and Sony could us this to help iwth the sale of PS3 which is $249.99. AgentRaven77

they forcing us to hand over our system. AgentRaven77

Who's forcing us? I think the ban, if it happens (which i doubt), is only going to affect systems on store shelves.

This is just more "patent" foolishness. Microsoft has been awarded a ban on most Android phones imported to the states and Germany, too. I foresee a lengthy bout of horsetrading in their futures.

I agree with the check cutting assessment. Last year Sony was being sued by LG and a country in Europe (I forget which one) not only banned the sale of PS3's but also ordered all PS3's be destroyed. I think Sony got a three day injunction and within those three days a settlement was reached, PS3's were still being sold at stores and none were destroyed.

Microsoft will take this battle as far as they can and once they realize they can't win will cut a check to Motorola.