Xbox error. MS admits there are problems.

XTREK · 23-11-2005, 06:22 PM

http://www.planetxbox360.com/?view=article&article=558

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We all know about the reports of Xbox 360's freezing on Live, in the dash, and in-game (particularly Project Gotham Racing 3). Well Microsoft have finally spoken about the problems to Reuters.

Microsoft spokeswoman Molly O'Donnell told Reuters, "We have received a few isolated reports of consoles not working as expected." She went on to say that, "With any launch of this magnitude, you're bound to see something happening."

Granted, the Xbox 360 launch was of a significant magnitude in that a world wide launch is a massive undertaking, but then again there are these shortages... Was anyone really prepared for the large amount of posts that people have been making all over Xbox 360 fan sites (this one included)?

O'Donnell further said that the number of calls they have recieved about the problems is small, and as they expected. People suffering from the problems can call 1-800-4MY-XBOX to troubleshoot the issues.

P Mack · 23-11-2005, 06:36 PM

LOL. I hope you are willing to wait like 1 hour before getting real tech help. "Please hold" lol.

yao · 23-11-2005, 06:37 PM

made me feel better not gettin mines yet lol

sterritt · 23-11-2005, 06:38 PM

lol its nice of xbox to say that they knew there were problems, makes me wonder why they released it if they knew their were bugs. hope its sorted before i get my console on 2nd december

Glock 19 · 23-11-2005, 06:40 PM

M$ is notorious for releasing products with bugs just look at all the operating systems they released that had sever security issues and had to make patches for right away.

P Mack · 23-11-2005, 06:40 PM

I hope I get a new batch of consoles. No Zero Hour ones on friday.

DeathDealer · 23-11-2005, 07:47 PM

wha? id take a zero hour one, hey ive rolled the dice before

Jacksmith28 · 23-11-2005, 07:52 PM

I might wait even longer to get my console. This really sucks.

yao · 23-11-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacksmith28

I might wait even longer to get my console. This really sucks.

ya i know what you mean........if i don't get it this friday......then i gotta wait for my second shipment to come........mabey i should get a video ipod or a psp while i am waiting but dunno which one to get......

Psycho300x · 23-11-2005, 10:05 PM

if u have anyproblems M$ seems more than happy to repair/replace your damaged console http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_bl...ic_id=23998032 info is there to contact them

GamePlaya4Life · 23-11-2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pac Mack

LOL. I hope you are willing to wait like 1 hour before getting real tech help. "Please hold" lol.

Really I waited about an hour before I hung up. I called because I couldn't transfer my account but I got it working now.

Jeet · 23-11-2005, 10:11 PM

anyone remember the xbox catching on fire?

Psycho300x · 23-11-2005, 10:16 PM

yeah i sure do my friend went through like 3 xboxs in xmas of 2001 it was pretty funny the xbox melted the exaust port closed it was probably about to explode

gamestation2000 · 23-11-2005, 11:36 PM

Huh. Well mines running tip-top! Call of Duty is the $hit! No problems on live either. If there's lag, I leave (someone has a horrid ping) and I'll get back in another game in about 15 sec (serious, its that fast). High Def and 5.1 surround is the only way to go! Been playing it atleast 16 hours a day since I got it at midnight. NBA 2K6 is stunningly real, and is even more fun than the xbox version. Watched a DVD on it, plugged in my coolpix camera and it loaded up thumbnails just like the pc. And the controllers are like an extension of my hands. The plug and play chargers are highly recommended. Love it!

My only complaint is yours as well. The shortages suck! More gamers need to experience this. Everyone loves a picnic!

I now know and understand the ring of light.

Jay2984 · 23-11-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gamestation2000

Huh. Well mines running tip-top! Call of Duty is the $hit! No problems on live either. If there's lag, I leave (someone has a horrid ping) and I'll get back in another game in about 15 sec (serious, its that fast). High Def and 5.1 surround is the only way to go! Been playing it atleast 16 hours a day since I got it at midnight. NBA 2K6 is stunningly real, and is even more fun than the xbox version. Watched a DVD on it, plugged in my coolpix camera and it loaded up thumbnails just like the pc. And the controllers are like an extension of my hands. The plug and play chargers are highly recommended. Love it!

My only complaint is yours as well. The shortages suck! More gamers need to experience this. Everyone loves a picnic!

I now know and understand the ring of light.

Yeah I just got mine today and have been playing in nonstop since about 6pm. It does produce some heat but the fans seem to be doing a good job. The console case is a little warm to the touch but nothing to complain about. Im probably going to get a small fan and sit beside just in case but no problems so far, I love it. I better keep my fingers crossed though.

jt_mares · 24-11-2005, 02:41 AM

yeah it gets a little warm but nothing serious, i love it, jhoping nothing acts up