Review of XboX 360 replacment method

[nik]

Well, shes gone, as of April 3rd 2006.

Microsoft was actually pretty fast. They did not require my receipt, it might of helped that I registered my XboX 360 online.

Mailed me a box... I had to pick it up due to the fact I'm never home, I'm a slave to work.

The box itself was a box withen a box... with printed instructions, a round seal sticker, and a new plastic static protection bag, place the system only in the bag, fill out the printed instructions with your address name and etc information... close the box and seal it. Return slip was provided, you just fill out your address information, and copy down the tracking number.

They had other boxes, ones I was not sent, ones with slots for power supplies, and controllers if requested, my box was only big enough for the system itself, and they only wanted it, without the HD.

Weird thing, I don't get the seal... since they send only one, I myself open a box on both sides.... anyway, taped the other end, I'll let you know if they had a problem with that.

Purolator said they would have it tomorrow morning. Very fast.

2006/04/03 14:49 Received
2006/04/03 19:21 Shipment In Transit
2006/04/04 07:15 On vehicle for delivery
2006/04/04 08:04 Delivered to LITO at SHIP DOCK of INGRAM MICRO XBOX 88 FOSTER DR L5R1A1

April 6th 2006 I received this:

Dear Customer,
We have received your Xbox at our service center. It is our priority to process your Xbox in a timely manner and to get it back to you as good as new. We will contact you as soon as we are finished so you can get ready to get back into the game!

Thanks,
Xbox Customer Care

Note: This is not a monitored e-mail address.

So now the waiting game begins.... so freaking bored.

April 9th 2006 I received this:

Your Xbox Video Game system has been shipped! You can expect to receive it in 2-5 days. Thank you for your patience and get ready to get back into the action! Your shipping information is provided below for your reference:

Carrier Name: Purolator
Carrier Tracking Number: XXXXXXXXXXX
Shipment Date: 2006-03-28 00:00:00

Note: This is not a monitored e-mail address.

2006/04/06 21:00 Received
2006/04/06 21:01 Shipment In Transit
2006/04/12 ITS FREAKING HERE!!!


I called Purolator, and it finally arrived on the 12th!
I was at work, but picked it up on the way home.

MASSIVE box, tons of packing paper for it, well packed for sure.
Apparently, they added in a free HD for me, although I'm going to be honest about it and let them know I received a new unit with a HD.

All in all, a great experience!

Although... I haven't plugged it in quite yet.... OBLIVION TIME THOUGH!

[lordnikon]

so freaking bored.

The xbox 360 was the only game console you own?

[Darren870]

should of demmanded next day air all around. I got mine back in 4 days

[njiska]

so freaking bored.

The xbox 360 was the only game console you own?

Maybe you don't get it but the 360 is an addiction and Achievement points are virtual crack. Mmmmm mmm good. So without them everything is boring.

Tits = Boring
Tits + 5 Achievement points = Priceless.

It's kind of sad really.

[s1lence]

so freaking bored.

The xbox 360 was the only game console you own?

Maybe you don't get it but the 360 is an addiction and Achievement points are virtual crack. Mmmmm mmm good. So without them everything is boring.

Tits = Boring
Tits + 5 Achievement points = Priceless.

It's kind of sad really.

, I can't believe you went to the tits/360 comparison. The points really are like crack though, that and the games are just getting better and better.

[Darren870]

yea..to bad I still can get on xbox live to update my achievment points

[nik]

so freaking bored.

The xbox 360 was the only game console you own?

After Oblivion... nothing else matters.

I'll survive, just nothing beats playing it on a 50 inch LCD with HD..

I'm trying damnit, with Dragon Warrior V on SNES...

[jdc]

It's what I keep trying to explain to people who have yet to own a 360. The achievement points are a touch of genious. They keep you playing....and get you to play other genres. I gained quite a few fast achievements last night as I put the finishing touches to the Mages Guild "count and necromancer" story line.

Another great thing about the 360? The "external" HD. I'd hate to think about ever having a system replaced with a new one.....and kissing your achievements away because the HD had to go with the console.

[nik]

updated, sweet deal, fast turn around for me

[nik]

yyeeeaaahhh got her back!

[meancode]

you are not the only one that has gotten a free hard drive back with their 360. I have talked to three others with the same story.

[njiska]

you are not the only one that has gotten a free hard drive back with their 360. I have talked to three others with the same story.

Same here, seems like they're just giving them away. I guess that's why they're worthless for trade-in.

[nik]

you are not the only one that has gotten a free hard drive back with their 360. I have talked to three others with the same story.

Same here, seems like they're just giving them away. I guess that's why they're worthless for trade-in.

Yeah I called microsoft, they said "just keep it"

[c0ldb33r]

Sounds like everything went well - that's good to hear. There's nothing that'll keep a customer coming back like be treated with respect.

I never thought I'd say it, but good job microsoft!

[Darren870]

Did you get a core or premium back? I got a core back which kinda bummed me, but I was happy because everything took only 4 days with next day air all around.

[nik]

Did you get a core or premium back? I got a core back which kinda bummed me, but I was happy because everything took only 4 days with next day air all around.

Premium with a free HD they told me to keep