Xbox Live in Malaysia

Apr 19, 2007

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Streamyx

While I have only tested this with my ISP, Telekom’s Streamyx, this method works pretty much everywhere. I have entered the configuration below into my router and voila, my NAT’s open.

Port Forwarding

Xbox Live! requires the following ports to be forwarded in order to operate correctly:

UDP 88
TCP 3074
UDP 3074

If you have no idea on port forwarding, you can check out PortForward.com. There are step by step instructions for tons of routers, with step by step instructions on how to enable port forwarding.

Too Lazy?

If you’re too lazy to do all the above, just add set your Xbox 360’s IP as the DMZ and you’re done. :)

Comments

95 responses to “Xbox Live in Malaysia”

Albert
December 5, 2007
Hey I’m having such a hard time to set up XBOX Live acc here. I’m from Malaysia and the locale is not supported here. You said you could so I was wondering if you could help me out here. Did you use the Singapore locale? How did you set up windows live account?
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Thaweesak
December 5, 2007
It’s not launched officially in Malaysia yet. You need to set the locale to Singapore.
First, you need to get a Live/Hotmail Account, which you can do so by going to hotmail.com.
If you want the free 1 month Xbox Live Gold Trial, you NEED to sign up via your Xbox itself.
If you don’t need the free Gold Trial, you can register directly at xbox.com.
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ahmed
February 1, 2008
extremely easy for tm connection just check your diagnostic tool(on the tm dial up) and then connection setting the ip,dns,subnet mask and username and password are required)then just say you are in singapore and fin
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Benedict
March 30, 2008
I do not know how to set my xbox live. I do not know which ip address and dns server to use. I m confused. When i point my mouse to the internet lan icon in toolbar, should i get the ip address and dns server from the unidentified network or streamyx. So i tried both, during the connection settings in the xbox troubleshoot, my cables are connected and my ip addresses are configured. Next the dns server got error. I do not know what to do, can anyone help me? Plz….
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Thaweesak
March 31, 2008
Benedict,
How are you connecting the Xbox to the internet? Via a router or direct to your modem?
If you’re connecting it via a router, set your Xbox IP to DHCP.
If you’re connecting directly to the modem, you can configure your modem to dial to your ISP automatically via PPPOE.
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kris crash
April 11, 2008
It’s a pain in everyone else’s butt. Let?s just stop discussing this crap, the topic is too questionable.
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wakka
May 10, 2008
guys,
my ps3 connected to my laptop and my laptop connected to the internet using a data card (celcom boradband). i’m having problem to connect to psn nowadays. last time was no problem i can play COD for hours.
any ideas? pls help
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JESSE AARON DASS
July 29, 2009
JUST GET A PS3 AND GO ONLINE…IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A ROUTER….YOU JUST SET UP YOUR ACCESS POINT AND YOU ARE ONLINE ON PS3!
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JESSE AARON DASS
July 29, 2009
PS3 IS OFFICAL..NOT XBOX 360…XBOX GAMES ARE ALL CRAPPY STUFF..
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JESSE AARON DASS
July 29, 2009
I LOVE PS3 AND X BOX 360..BUT THE PS3 IS GOOD FOR PLAYING ONLINE!
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JESSE AARON DASS
July 29, 2009
GO TO ‘WIKIPEDIA” AND ENTER ‘XBOX LIVE’…MALAYSIA IS NOT INCLUDED..IF YOU BUY A WIRELESS WIFI,YOU WILL NOT GO TO X BOX LIVE AND YOUR X BOX 360 MAY HAVE MALFUNTION…PEACE
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AeroB
August 6, 2009
It IS possible, I signed up under the United States, with a 300kbps(YEP, thats like SLOW) modem with TMNet Streamyx as my ISP.
At first I signed up at Xbox.com. I got Silver membership FREE.
Then I signed up AGAIN, under a different Gamertag on my Xbox 360 itself, and I got Gold, FREE for 1 month, and I am gonna go buy a Xbox LIVE 12 month prepaid card, at Silver X, Summit USJ, Selangor. It costs RM220.
So there you have it, and to all the PS3 fanboys and haters, just get lost; doesnt mean that Sony officially launched PS3 here, you PS3 owners get special rights or some crap. It makes no difference, except you get to paste the red, white, blue and yellow flag on your PSN ID.
Take note : Users with flashed, or ‘hacked’ Xbox 360s (the Xbox 360s that you get from the tauke that can play RM8 pirated DVDs) will NOT COMPLY with Xbox LIVE’s terms and conditions. Sign-up at your OWN RISK. Dont come crying to me if Microsoft sends you a ‘You have been banned’ note the next day.
BUY ORIGINAL, BE ORIGINAL.
Feel free to add me, my Gamertag is AeroRazgriz
Peace and love(at least, to the Xbox brand) :D
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1. MizanKool
  March 16, 2012
  I have xbox 360 slim unmodded.. i want go to shop and mod back to original.. can i connect to xbox live ? im from Malaysia
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  1. thaweesak
    March 24, 2012
    Depends. If you have connected the xbox to the internet before this, the likelihood of you being ban is pretty high.
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JESSE AARON DASS
August 10, 2009
THAT GUY MAY HAVE SET XB LIVE IN MALAYSIA,BUT REMEMBER THIS,MICROSOFT MAY ATTACK YOU XBOX LIVE ID ADDRESS AND YOU ARE BUSTED IN MALAYSIA!
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JESSE AARON DASS ASSHOLE
September 7, 2009
Jesse u sux to the max. Kinda retarded arent you? Stop condemn other console which you dont like! You have no rights to come here and do that
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aquarium86
September 10, 2009
anyone here using p1 wimax for xbox live?
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1. Thaweesak
  September 22, 2009
  Tried it before.
  Not too happy with the performance.
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Viper
September 22, 2009
I have a singaporean hotmail acc, bt my billing a dress and credit card is malaysian, so what do i do? PLZ HELP
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1. Thaweesak
  September 22, 2009
  You can get one of those prepaid cards that allows online transactions like AMBank card.
  Check out lowyat.net forums for more information.
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regie_john
October 16, 2009
i hve a bit of prob in my xbox360…….just now i want to connect my xbox via ethernet cable but usualy i test the connection n it cant work……..im kinda usin router with wifi together does it work with it? secondly,im usin pirated exept of ori cuz its cheaper, when i play online can they ban me for usin xbox live?n can i use xbox live in malaysia and buy xbox live membership card in malaysia? im kind of in a confusion moment please help!!!i need instruction on this….
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Dreamriser
November 11, 2009
WARNING :
My console xbox360 has been banned from XBOX LIVE because i live in Malaysia ( IP ADRESS ) and the account set in Singapore .
New policy banned all console ( with no come back possible ) that doesn’t have the IP ADRESS in the country they set up their account in .
MEANING i you don’t want your console xbox360 to be banned for life from connecting xboxlive ( CONSOLE ID ) you better wait malaysian xboxlive .
You can find all info on the forum of xbox.com look for my gamertag ” Dreamriser ” and read .
thanks
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1. Thaweesak
  November 11, 2009
  Anything to do with this?
  http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/104/1040873p1.html
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bobbb
December 22, 2009
ok i buy all original games. i wanna play xbox live. can any1 tell me where to get the xbox gold card? i live near KL. and will there be a problem if i sign up with like singapore acc but live in malaysia?
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1. Thaweesak
  December 23, 2009
  You can get it online here : http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-es-49-en-70-241y.html
  If you’re feeling less adventurous, you can visit the Xbox section of the lowyat.net forums.
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  1. Minnie
    August 17, 2014
    Wow, that’s a really clever way of thkining about it!
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2. General
  February 17, 2011
  aku ada email aku [email protected]
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3. General
  February 17, 2011
  xbox live aku jual mmg payah market malaysia klu nak email aku.. [email protected]
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AlviNLaU
July 10, 2010
hey..do i need to pay monthly for xboxlive service??
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1. Thaweesak
  July 10, 2010
  Yes you do. You can check out their website for the yearly charges.
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dano
February 13, 2011
can someone pls give a definitive answer? can a Malaysian play xbox live by registering under Singapore, safely(meaning I won’t get barred from xbox live) say … using tm’s unify? assuming d console has not been mod.
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1. Thaweesak
  March 6, 2011
  If your console’s not modded, you have nothing to worry.
  I’ve been playing online via Streamyx for a couple of years now.
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General
February 17, 2011
Aku ada xbox live card for sale.. nk order email kt aku.
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General
February 17, 2011
[email protected]
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1. Kameryn
  August 17, 2014
  Well I guess I don’t have to spend the weekend fiugirng this one out!
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Matthew hutchings
May 1, 2011
Read a few of your posts and have thought they were really intresting. looking forward to seeing more from you.
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john guapo
May 19, 2011
It’s indeed a good post, helped me a lot.
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alfianbeckham
June 29, 2011
hi,I’m new to xbox live…just bought black ops cd then also bought a 1600 ms points,wanted to purchase the escalation map pack 2 in market place…after i agree to purchase and download it,then it says the item isn’t available in your location….need help please…thanks
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Sudhan88 (Xbox360 Gamertag)
July 1, 2011
Hie Thaweesak!
Really interesting post you have here, thanks alot for it as it helped me alot!
I finally decided to inch away from piracy, and got me an original Xbox 360 S Kinect(yay!). I am a Free Xbox LIVE user, and my Xbox 360 is registered under Singapore….
Problem is this.. I am having the same problem as alfianbeckham (the guy who commented above me). Although Im a Free user, I noticed that I am not entitled to view certain videos, let alone download game extras if I was even a LIVE Gold member.
For example, I recently bought a Gears of War Triple Pack which requires Xbox Live to download an extra game patch. According to the shopkeeper, I cannot download it because I am in Malaysia….
Likewise, when I download videos frm Xbox Live, some of the videos cannot be downloaded. I get msgs like “isn’t available in your location.”
I have been going around finding solutions, but havent found any. Please help and thank you!
Any Malaysian Xbox 360 Live users…Add me!!! My gamertag is Sudhan88. hehe~ =P
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Jazlyn
July 9, 2011
These topics are so confusing but this helepd me get the job done.
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por
July 10, 2011
I like PS3 ,BUT the PS3 is good forplaying online!
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November 19, 2011
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qazqwerty
November 25, 2011
hey i have a modem so what do i do i really need help, How do i connect to xbox live
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Liew
December 1, 2011
I’m from malaysia and would like to play xbox live… do i have to register my email account (hotmail) under Singapore region or just have to set my console locale to Singapore? how can i purchase gold membership? through xbox.com? i did try to purchase but my billing information is set to US and i can’t change it… need helps… thanks a lot…
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1. thaweesak
  December 2, 2011
  It doesn’t matter what your email is originally registered at. You will need to select the correct region when you’re registering for your Xbox Live account. Last I checked, Malaysia’s credit card works with the singaporean account.
  However, if you have created the american account and you intend to keep it, you can purchase Xbox Live points cards. You can find them from lowyat.net forum or playasia.
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Liew
December 3, 2011
Thanks for your prompt replied thaweesak… Can i check back what region i registered for my Xbox Live account? If yes, where can I check it? I’m quite new to Xbox Live account… Once again thanks for your information,..
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1. thaweesak
  December 3, 2011
  Here’s a video that someone have posted on youtube that can help you determine the region of your registered account.
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPfYqlw6IPY
  They’ve redesigned the site recently, but I don’t think you will have any problem finding your region. Good luck!
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December 4, 2011
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December 4, 2011
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yoi
December 4, 2011
dear carlos,
1. i’ve got problem during updating software for my x-box 360, i’ve already followed the instruction was given from the x-box official web site,download update software to my flash drive, but when i try to install the software to my x-box, error 3080-xxx-xxx-xx occurred on my screen.. can anybody help me to solve this problem.
2. can anybody told me, how can i update my software manually after i fix this problem..
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Liew
December 6, 2011
i’m a new xbox user…
just would like to know what should i do if i want to play live?
how can i check what region does my xbox live account attached to? – if i’m not mistaken through the tutorial from the above youtube video, my account was set to US region and i can’t change it…
can i change the region setting? if yes then where should i change it?
as for your info, my xbox NTSC-J and software was made in Singapore, so what type of live card should i buy in order to play live?
really need help coz i’m quite blur of what to do to play live…
Thanks a lot…
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1. thaweesak
  December 16, 2011
  You can’t change region once you created your account.
  1 easy way to make sure you’re registered to the right region is by registering for a new account on your console itself. You will have to crete a new account for this though.
  If you’re on SG’s machine, which most of us here do anyways, get the card either from lowyat.net, playasia or get any of your friends to purchase it from SIngapore.
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uzairahmed13
December 9, 2011
i also am planning to get gold, i am using us locale right now but if i get gold should i use singapore’s locale? and is it safe to get it?
(my xbox is original)
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1. thaweesak
  December 12, 2011
  If your locale’s US, you will have to create a SG account in order to activate using SG’s card.
  I recommend SG’s account as its easier to get points here [Malaysia].
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uzairahmed13
December 9, 2011
you need different types of live cards? i didn’t know that, mine is also ntscJ so what type should i buy as well?
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1. thaweesak
  December 12, 2011
  It depends on the region of Xbox Live you’re registered to.
  Let’s say you’re playing via Xbox Live SG, you will then have to get the Singapore’s Live cards.
  Same goes to US.
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  1. General
    April 18, 2012
    Like an idiot i set me locale to spain for some weird reason -_-…now if i want to buy live, cant i do it online through my xbox using maybank credit card??
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    1. thaweesak
      April 23, 2012
      Last I checked, you can’t change your account’s region once you’ve set it.
      The only option you have now is to register another account with Singapore as the region OR you can buy Microsoft Points for that specific region. I’d recommend you to stick with the more popular region though, like US or SG.
      All the best!
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Bean
May 29, 2012
Where can i buy xbx gold in mlysia..i dont want to buy it online bcause it suck….
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1. thaweesak
  June 4, 2012
  You can check out lowyat.net. Quite a number of sellers there.
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Alex
June 16, 2012
hi guys….
I bought Xbox360 Xbox360 in 2010 .. Its kind of arcade and not the slim .. my hard drive is original because shopkeepers were told that the Xbox360 slim hard drive is fake … but I can play pirated games for Xbox360 arcade not change the hard drive which is fake only a series of numbers on-cracked … so I’m going online via xboxlive is it safe? help me, I would like online xboxlive and now I support the original purchase due to online gaming but I am still in doubt .. please tells me the information that is useful for this ..can be anyone can tell this?????
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1. thaweesak
  June 17, 2012
  If you can play pirated games on your Xbox, that means your console is modded.
  I’d advised you to stay away from Xbox Live if you don’t wanna be hit by the banhammer.
  Your option now is limited. Get a new unmodded Xbox if you if you really wanna play online.
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afifnizam
July 3, 2012
hey , i’m currently living in the uk and planning to go back to malaysia in a few months time for good . I’m also bringing my original xbox arcade (unmodded) along with me . The trouble is I have heard they dont support xbox live in malaysia . But i have friends on xbox live from johor , I wonder hw they do it ??
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1. thaweesak
  July 14, 2012
  Your Xbox will work fine here. You should be able to connect to Live with the local ISPs without any trouble.
  However, you will have trouble finding games that work with your console here. Xbox games are region locked.
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Ahmad_Axel
July 20, 2012
Is there a way to buy a games on demand which has an error message that says ‘the games is not available in your location (country)’?
I use SG account and I’m kinda pissed that the game that I wanna buy with MS Points is blocked due to unavailable in the location. They should not put the game in the list then or at least need to state which country is able to download the game.
Does it have to do with changing IP address or DNS to Singapore location so I can buy the game?
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Abey
September 15, 2012
Add me on Xbox live,(mantal abey)
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chok
September 21, 2012
hai im having problem purchasing the microsoft point . where else in msia that i can purchase the point. tried the online purchase but failure!!!!
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aReFace
December 4, 2012
Hi guys.. Where i can buy the xbox live prepaid card? I live in malaysia.. Can someone help me? Call me 012-6493603 hafiz.
TQ
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livenextd00r
January 2, 2013
So relieved to find other xbox users here in Malaysia. Lately I’ve been trying to play online and yet there’s never been any available session. It’s like I’m all alone (which I possitively think I am). I hope it’s not because of my IP or location because I’m on local internet under Singapore location. I hope I’m just playing a not so popular game (NFS Hot Pursuit, Street Fighter 4 (just bought my xbox)). So please do add my gamertag, livesnextd00r :) 0 as in zero.
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Amir Ridzwan
February 2, 2013
So I registered my Xbox under SG but I live in Malaysia. And the games aren’t original. I may be banned for it. So if I am banned from it, can I play online and with original games or?
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1. thaweesak
  February 3, 2013
  If you’re banned, they will block your console from connecting to live.
  Your Gamertag will be fine though. You will need to get another Xbox if you still wanna play online.
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Bean
February 4, 2013
I’m new to Xbox. I tried to play online but my gamer profile didn’t have the access for it. Why is that so? Are they any points I have to buy or something?
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1. thaweesak
  March 14, 2013
  Yeap. Read up on Xbox Live. You will need the Gold subscription in order to play multiplayer online.
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Shah
February 17, 2013
Can I make a US account and use a Malaysian PayPal to buy items? US account got more features. Exm : movie,music. Singapore account got no voice command. Now Singapore account only got Home,Social,Games & Apps and Settings.
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1. thaweesak
  March 14, 2013
  Not sure whether our PayPal will work directly, but you can always purchase all the points cards elsewhere and just redeem it via your US account.
  Singapore account’s pretty barren compared to US. Too bad my main gamertag’s tied to the SG account.
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  1. Shah
    March 14, 2013
    You can change it
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    1. thaweesak
      March 14, 2013
      Didn’t know that’s possible.
      Thanks! :)
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Nuthead13
May 1, 2013
haha, help…? I was playing around with the region changing, and I set it on “other”. now it wont let me change back. T^T how do I make my xbox go back to where it use to be.?
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1. thaweesak
  May 18, 2013
  If you can’t do it via the Xbox, try using their website instead. xbox.com
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Gautam Karupiah
August 2, 2013
Everytime I enter multiplayer in any game it says invalid profile I am from malaysia please help me out
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1. admin
  August 3, 2013
  What’s the exact error message?
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chouse
October 22, 2013
I purchased this for $40 and I couldn’t have been more
pleased. Since XBL decided to become pricks and increase the
yearly price to $60, I didn’t want to bother dealing with
playing online games anymore. But, I was lucky enough to
notice that Amazon was selling the 12 Month Gold Card for
$40 and the code worked as well. Happy days.
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fzon
November 27, 2013
can i change a modded console to unmodded?
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December 16, 2013
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weng kam
March 6, 2014
Hello to all,
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Kazekage Azlan
December 22, 2014
I play online with my xbox 360 using pirate disc and never get ban for almost than 1 and half year. LoL.
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habib
January 5, 2015
Can anyone tell me how to enable connect to xbox live on modded xbox 360?
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Bruce
June 7, 2015
Hi, I cannot connect to xbox live since purchase. I also see the guide how to repair the problem but still can’t. It is not i didn’t subscribe to live, but when i choose to update my xbox it keeps telling error.
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Shah81
July 27, 2015
Hi Thaweesak,
I’m a new user to XBOX. just bought xbox one. not yet play anything. original. unmod.
using UNIFI line. Have a Malaysian hotmail account.
1- if i register xbox live Singapore or US, do i need Spore or US hotmail account?
2- let say i choose US account, then, i just but XLgold from US and can start download and enjoy all the contents right? because i read about Ip address, VPN. i dont have to change that right?
3- i just need US address and set region to US and i can enjoy all the US contents right?
if anyone ( else have info) can help me.
Tq
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1. Thaweesak
  July 28, 2015
  You don’t need to worry about region anymore when it comes to Xbox Live. You can refer to this article for more info: http://majornelson.com/2013/01/16/xbox-live-region-migration-is-now-available/
  You can also switch store via the online store or your Xbox itself. The credits will be tied to the region you’re on though.
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SHAH81
September 16, 2015
TQ Thaweesak. so just to double confirm. i will xbox gold 12 months US version. i can download all contents from US store right. games, movies, games upgrade ( even thought my hotmail account is Malaysia-based) Will microsoft detect that my console not from US?
(my console was set to US region).
tqvm for the help
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Amirul
November 10, 2016
hi, i am from malaysia. I use Xbox 360s. I try to connect to xbox live but he wrote dns error. my xbox connect directly to the modem … Plz help me ….
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Amirul
November 10, 2016
hi, i am from malaysia. I use Xbox 360s. I try to connect to xbox live but he wrote dns error.saya my xbox connect directly to the modem. I use TM stremyx .. Plz help me …..
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Amirul
November 10, 2016
I use TM stremyx .. Plz help me …..
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