How to prevent my games being used on stolen xbox series s.

Discus and support How to prevent my games being used on stolen xbox series s. in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; Hi, I am posting this on behalf of my cousin who is having issues getting his xbox series s back from his ex partners brother who is continuing... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by Chippee85, Oct 15, 2023.

  1. Chippee85
    Chippee85 Guest

    How to prevent my games being used on stolen xbox series s.


    Hi, I am posting this on behalf of my cousin who is having issues getting his xbox series s back from his ex partners brother who is continuing stringing him on saying he'll get it back but my cousin seems thinks hes sold it on. Basically hes still hoping to get it back but we were wondering if theres anything we can do to lock out my cousins games on the console that any other account thats now attached can use. We can change his password but will that be enough? Is there a way to change the main master console like you can with playstation? We are currently using his account on my xbox as a second user. Can we force sign out etc on his series s?

    If we find that the console is basically deemed stolen and unretreivable can we microsoft brick the xbox remotely? By not allowing xbox live connectivity making digital can purchases etc impossible? As this is a series s console afterall?.

    Any advice is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    Chippee85, Oct 15, 2023
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  2. kyle_m4496 Win User

    How to prevent my games being used on stolen xbox series s.

    The account won’t be accessible with the password changed, but as advised above you can remove the Series S from the devices page, and it will remove the account from the console.

    Thanks,
    Kyle
  3. Chippee85 Win User

    How to prevent my games being used on stolen xbox series s.

    I was always under the impression that stolen xboxs can have their online function deactivated and be banned from xbox live? Is this no longer the case now. Terrible that theves can just get away with using stolen goods i know playstation would stop this but microsoft not doing this is surprising. If we changethe password will the games on his account stop being functional? I want to stop the games being used on that xbox forever.

    Also is there no way to completely remotely remove an account from a stolen xbox now? Thats seems ridiculous in this day and age. I am worried by just changing the password that the games will still be playable etc.
  4. kyle_m4496 Win User

    How to prevent my games being used on stolen xbox series s.

    No, I don’t believe that’s ever been the case, and I can tell you from experience that it works the exact same with PlayStation. Their consoles can’t be bricked either and their support team would also advise you to report it to law enforcement.

    If you change the accounts password it will be signed out from the console, and the game’s on his account won’t be accessible on that Xbox anymore.

    Thanks,
    Kyle
  5. kyle_m4496 Win User

    How to prevent my games being used on stolen xbox series s.

    Hi! My name is Kyle and I'm an independent advisor.

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to remotely "brick" an Xbox. I recommend that you report the stolen console to your local law enforcement.

    Changing the password should be enough to sign out the account, but you can also remove the console from your cousin's account. This is done from the devices page: https://account.microsoft.com/devices

    Make a note of the serial number before removing the console, you'll need this when contacting law enforcement.

    Thanks,
    Kyle
  6. CrystalNC Win User

    Digitial vs Physical Copy?

    Each has it's perks but I prefer digital now, it prevents your games from ever being lost, stolen or scratched and you can share it with your friends with the Home Xbox option!
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