Canada: RCMP says modifying a video game console punishable by 10y in jail

[iBotModz_Bot]

From nationalpost.com:

Attention Canadian gamers: be careful if you decide to modify your video game console.

The decision to do so could land you in prison.

 

Modifying a video game console such as a PlayStation3 or Xbox 360 is a crime in Canada and could result in a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, according to a recent release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

 

"Modifying a console and computer is considered an illegal act under section 342.1 of the Criminal Code and is punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years," the RCMP said in the statement.

 

Full Story: nationalpost.com | rcmp-grc.gc.ca (thx to GaryOPA for the news)

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[Quinn]

Wait.. so its illegal to modify my computer now!!!

"Modifying a console and computer is considered an illegal act"

lmao, does that mean my custom built PC is illegal?

[Dark Slipstream]

When the RCMP show up at my door to sentence me to 10 years in jail for owning a flashed xbox 360, and 5 burned games, that will make my day. lmao...

[Lockon]

Sucks to be Canadian now doesn't it

[gruntmods]

Sucks to be Canadian now doesn't it

except the RCMP has almost no jurisdiction in our homes. not to mention no one has been tried, and I doubt anyone will be.

[Dark Slipstream]

Sucks to be Canadian now doesn't it

 

What does now have to do with 15 years ago? Nothing. That law has been around for many years, and nothing will change.