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DF Weekly: Some original Xbox One units failing to update, disabling most console functions. Mandatory online features again raise concerns about the future of game and console preservation. (www.eurogamer.net)
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[–] chameleon@fedia.io 2 points 3 months ago

Probably an anti-piracy thing. It's pretty common in the console hacking scene for only specific versions to be vulnerable, or only have exploits released for a specific set of versions. People can get around it by looking for games released with specific updates on the disc/cart but it's a pain.