Microsoft Extends 360 warranty to THREE (3) years!

[Nesmaster]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/05/mi...ing-sufferers/

WOW! Who expected this? That's awesome news!

[Nintendo Gamer]

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[gepeto]

WOW That gives buyers some serious piece of mind while eliminating the being able to be a target by the competition. I hope the competetors match it.

[norkusa]

The catch is that the 3 year warranty only covers systems that have the 3 red lights issue. If anything else happens or you get a different error code, it isn't covered. Still good news though. I was getting ready to purchase the extended 2 year warranty in November when my original 1-year is up. Guess I'll pass now.

[agbulls]

Talk about a great reason to buy a new 360.

Sony had these exact same problems with the dreaded PS2 disc read error and did absolutely nothing for their customers. They clearly know a big part of the "game" here is loyalty and trust.

Good going Microsoft, you've gained more of my respect as a gamer and a consumer.

[GnarlyNES]

Best news I've heard all day.

[Nintendo Gamer]

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[Eteric Rice]

Now if they'd just drop the damn price. Apparently the PS3's price is being dropped $100 according to Circuit City.

Answer them, Microsoft!

[agbulls]

Seriously does everybody always have to bash Sony in a topic.

I wouldn't call bringing up the Disc Read Error "bashing." Facts are facts after all. Also, I own a PS3 too -- and actually think Sony learned from those problems. I've read the PS3 has around a 1% defect rate -- pretty damn good for a new product.

Now if they'd just drop the damn price. Apparently the PS3's price is being dropped $100 according to Circuit City.

Answer them, Microsoft!

Did you read that anywhere but a message board?

[AMG]

Very cool new policy.

[Nintendo Gamer]

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[FlufflePuff]

Now if they'd just drop the damn price. Apparently the PS3's price is being dropped $100 according to Circuit City.

Answer them, Microsoft!

Yes, please elaborate. I checked CCs website and it's still $599.99.

[PapaStu]

Yes, please elaborate. I checked CCs website and it's still $599.99.

[Griking]

I wonder if Gamestop will change their 3rd party warranties to be three year as well otherwise is there really even a value to them anymore?

[diskoboy]

YAY!!! I'm covered, again!!

But fortunately, I haven't needed it yet.

[norkusa]

Now they're saying this will cost Microsoft $1 Billion:

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070705/D8Q6NLV80.html

[cyberfluxor]

Now they're saying this will cost Microsoft $1 Billion:

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070705/D8Q6NLV80.html

Wow, just wow... There's one reason Nintendo decided not do another big leap in technology.

[Darren870]

Least they are manning up.

Way to be Microsoft.

[Nesmaster]

The catch is that the 3 year warranty only covers systems that have the 3 red lights issue. If anything else happens or you get a different error code, it isn't covered. Still good news though. I was getting ready to purchase the extended 2 year warranty in November when my original 1-year is up. Guess I'll pass now.

Ya well, in that case just make it overheat until it does give you RROD, then send it in. :P

[diskoboy]

Now they're saying this will cost Microsoft $1 Billion:

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070705/D8Q6NLV80.html

That's pocket change for ol' Bill.