Friday, July 6th 2007

Xbox 360 Failure Rate 33%

According to a poll taken by DailyTech.com, 1 in every 3 Xbox 360's fails. From EB Games salesmen to Best Buy store employees, workers under the condition of anonymity, are revealing a disturbing trend: the Xbox 360 is the least reliable gaming console in recent history.

One could speculate that Microsoft's recent announcement of a warranty extension for the Xbox 360 is a direct response to the increasing public awareness of this problem.

On the flip side, ProductReviews.net is stating the Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii failure rates are under 1%.
Source: DailyTech.com
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28 Comments on Xbox 360 Failure Rate 33%

#26
WarEagleAU
Bird of Prey
Im surprised by the Sony numbers...well not really as everything except their notebook batteries are top notch. Im mostly appalled at the failure rates though. For all the oooohs and aaaaahs of the sony haters and xbox 360 lovers, ms isnt building them worth a damn.
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#27
kwchang007
wow.....imagine if 1 out of every 3 cpu's failed because of heat......that's just crazy. my friend has a 360 and he has to stick one of those super loud fans on the back :nutkick: i feel sorry for all those 360 owners
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newtekie1
Semi-Retired Folder
15th WarlockYes, of course you're right; it's only for the out of warranty repairs and/or refurbished units, why should they give a full refund for the price of the console? I don't think that would be a good business practice, not even for MS :p :D
I know, but that is what he was saying they were doing and why I corrected him.
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