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Xbox Player Loses Thousands in Digital Games After Microsoft Deletes 25-Year-Old Account

An Xbox player claims Microsoft deleted his 25-year-old account after it was hacked, wiping out thousands of dollars’ worth of digital games.

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An Xbox player claims Microsoft deleted his 25-year-old account after it was hacked, wiping out thousands of dollars’ worth of digital Xbox games. The account also reportedly contained over 25 years of family photos, documents, and other personal data, reigniting concerns over digital game ownership.

Microsoft Deletes Xbox Player’s 25-Year-Old Account

An Xbox player claims that Microsoft deleted his account after it was hacked. However, despite proving that he was the original owner, the user says that the publisher deleted over 25 years’ worth of digital Xbox games that he had spent thousands of dollars purchasing on its digital storefront.

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