Very much. It's a Federal crime. There's a reason most movies and games include this warning somewhere:Quote:
Would it be illegal for you to sell your backup copies of your PC games
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"Warning: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000."
Iffy. They're more interested in pursuing those who are reproducing and distributing.Quote:
and would it be illegal for you to buy backup PC games without owning the original?
Are Xbox360 Backup Games Illegal
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08-24-2010, 08:03 AMLawResearcherMissyRe: Are Xbox360 Backup Games Illegal
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08-24-2010, 11:57 AMxboxRe: Are Xbox360 Backup Games IllegalQuote:
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then do you think everyone advertising on these sites will get 5 years and 250,000 fine? Some are advertising their backup copied games for as low as 3 dollars.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/search...mes&catAbb=sss
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sea...mes&catAbb=sss
http://chicago.craigslist.org/search...mes&catAbb=sss -
08-24-2010, 12:49 PMLibranRe: Are Xbox360 Backup Games Illegal
Key phrase: "up to".
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08-24-2010, 01:02 PMLawResearcherMissyRe: Are Xbox360 Backup Games IllegalSo what?Quote:
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That they're all over the place and cheap doesn't make it any less of a crime - notice that the warning clearly states that it doesn't matter whether money changes hands or not. Those that find themselves snared will have legal bills on top of the fines and potential imprisonment. -
08-24-2010, 01:37 PMjkRe: Are Xbox360 Backup Games Illegalthere are a lot of people that break a lot of laws. Obviously they are willing to run the risk of the lawsuit and mega fines if they get caught.Quote:
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