M$ appears on BBC's Watchdog...
seems that Microsoft were on the telly today!
...From GamesIndustry
"the programme will focus on the 'ring of death' problem, as it's been nicknamed by gamers, where three red lights appear around the console's power button and the machine stops working.
The problem appears to occur much more frequently in the first batch of Xbox 360 units produced.
In the US, Microsoft agreed to offer complimentary repairs to owners of faulty consoles manufactured before January 1, 2006 - even if their warranties had expired. The company also said it would refund customers who had already paid for repairs.
However, it would seem the deal only applies to US Xbox 360 owners. Here in the UK, as Watchdog is set to report, gamers are being asked to pay between GBP 80 and GBP 90 to have their console fixed - regardless of when it was manufactured. "
and after the program, Gamesindustry.biz updated with this...
"UPDATE: Microsoft has now told the BBC that "most people with an Xbox 360 have an outstanding experience, and there is no systemic issue". They say each incident is unique and is looked at on a case by case basis, and have given one of the consumers featured on tonight's show a replacement unit and a new game."
did anyone here see that program? i usually catch it, if im not up to much. but didnt tonight.
and who here has heard of 'The Ring Of Death'.. ?
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