cheeterbo, you won't get locked out for downloading the game. You'll get locked out if you try to sign on XBOX Live with a Modded box not for downloading the game. Not sure if you know the details of a modded box, but if you don't have a chip with the external switches, you either A) Can't go on XBOX LIVE, or B) have to get rid of the mod chip.
sblime42. I still intend to buy the game too, but I want a taste of the game asap. So i'm gonna buy the game and get the pirate. Doesn't hurt to get to play first
lastly, I really hope that it's not too late. I know it's been a long time, but never had money. Hoping that EBX still has preorders, they are giving out the game november 9th 12:00am!