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Technology · 15 July 2026

Xbox user loses 25 years of games after account deleted

Xbox user loses 25 years of games after account deleted

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An Xbox user had their account deleted by Microsoft, causing them to lose 25 years of purchases. The deleted account included thousands of euros worth of games and even personal items like baby photos. The incident has raised concerns about digital ownership for Xbox users.

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