What happens when an Xbox is banned?

A permanent Xbox device ban affects the device's ability to access any online features and services. Xbox device suspensions, where certain privileges and features are temporarily revoked, will lift after the suspension time has been observed.
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What happens if my Xbox gets banned?

When an account is permanently banned from the Xbox network, your Xbox subscriptions are cancelled. Note This applies to your Xbox subscriptions only. You can still sign in to your Microsoft account and manage your payment options, devices, and other account info.
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How long does an Xbox ban last for?

Eight strikes and you're out for 365 days. Microsoft is introducing a new enforcement strike system to tackle bad online behavior on Xbox that can result in some lengthy suspensions.
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Can you still play games on a banned Xbox?

Can I still access my content? Sometimes a profile suspension may accompany a device suspension or ban, but that's not always the case. If your device has been enforced against, you can still access your Xbox profile, games, purchases, and subscription services from another device.
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What causes permanent Xbox ban?

Another fishy thing is when I read the Xbox terms of service, Your account can only be permanently suspended if you have had multiple suspensions in a short period of time, or If you have been physically tampering with your xbox, or commuting online fraud.
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What To Do With A Banned Xbox Console?

How do I get rid of my Xbox ban?

Depending on the enforcement action on your account, you can file an appeal by using the case review process. If the option is available, you'll see the option to do so from your enforcement history. This process is handled directly by Xbox Safety, and it's the only way to contact the team about enforcement issues.
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What is the longest Xbox ban ever?

On September 2007, his gamertag and console account were banned until December 31, 9999, resulting in the longest ban from Xbox Live ever. Some see this as unfair, due to the fact that the download was accidental and Scar probably didn't mean to do anything wrong.
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Can a console ban be lifted?

Every suspension on PlayStation Network is the result of a thorough investigation by PlayStation Safety staff. As a result, suspensions are final and cannot be appealed unless: You have been suspended for an account debt. This will be lifted once you have paid off the balance.
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What happens if I buy a banned console?

The banned account can be bypassed with a new account but you lose your trophies and digital purchases from the previous account (unless those digital games are installed in your console). The banned console is worse, as anything through it is banned. Even new accounts.
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Does Xbox tell you if you get banned?

You'll receive a notification about your enforcement action when you try to sign in to the Xbox network on your console.
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Do Xbox bans reset?

For example, if your current suspension added one strike to your account, when Xbox reverses the suspension it will remove the strike that's applicable to the appeal. Any strikes that were part of previous enforcement actions will not be reversed.
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How many times can you get banned on Xbox one?

How many times can you get banned on Xbox? Account suspensions will be issued for a very specific duration. This can be for one day, 7 days or 14 days. If there are repeated violations though, then it can result in a permanent ban of the account or console.
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How much times does it take to get perma banned on Xbox?

There's no set number of suspensions that will lead to a permanent ban. You can get a permanent ban without having any prior suspensions. Or you can get 5 suspensions and then get a permanent ban.
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Does Xbox ever unban accounts?

You can find more information about console bans at https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/family-online-safety/enforcement/xbox-live-device-bans, but there is no way to have them reversed.
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Can you see who reported you on Xbox?

Your privacy and safety are important to us, and players will never know who reported them.
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Can Xbox ban your account for swearing?

The age rating does not apply to the online side,everything you do on xbox live must be rated E for everyone,that includes no swearing,something you agreed to when you started your account. The rules are the same on PSN so you wont get away with it there either.
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Can Microsoft unban a console?

Console bans cannot be reversed. Submitting an appeal is the only possible way to have an account unbanned. If the enforcement team denied the appeal, there is nothing else that can be done.
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Does Gamestop check for banned consoles?

They will test to see if it can play games, if it has any fan issues (loudness = bad), if it is red ringed, and thats just about it. They don't check a console ban, although they really should.
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What happens if I get 8 strikes on Xbox?

Players have a total of eight strikes and, once reached, will be suspended from Xbox's social features like messaging, parties and party chat, multiplayer and others for one year from the enforcement date. All strikes received stay on a player's record for six months.
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Can you sue PlayStation for banning you?

You can sue anyone at any time, the question is, would you win. unless you can demonstrate that PlayStation violated a protected class then no, you won't win. PlayStation/Sony don't even need a reason to ban you. They retain the unequivocal right to ban anyone at any time and suspend their services at any time.
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Can a ps5 be banned?

The seller was likely caught cheating or trying to bypass the console security, and Sony hardware banned the system. There is essentially no chance the console will be unlocked.
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How long is a console ban?

console bans a permanent, you need to contact seller and get a refund, there is no way to reverse a console ban regardless if you are the new owner or any other reason.
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What is a permanent console ban?

Most bans associated with hacking are console bans, meaning that the specific console that Nintendo has banned will be unable to use Nintendo's online services, including the eshop, game updates, and online play. Nintendo reserves the right to withhold these services per their user agreement.
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Do Xbox ban appeals work?

Appeal Outcome: If the appeal is successful and the enforcement team determines that the action was indeed issued in error, they may reverse the enforcement action. This could involve reinstating access to online features, games, or Xbox Live services.
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What is the new Xbox ban policy?

If a player receives a total of eight strikes, their account will be banned from using Xbox services like voice chat or multiplayer for a year.
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