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Latest Xbox 360 reliability study: Industry-worst

As an Xbox 360 user from day one, I will again assert that this wonderful console is a double-edged sword. It has the best games and the best network of any console. But when it comes to reliability, the Xbox 360 puts up Yugo-like numbers. It's just an industry joke. The latest evidence comes courtesy...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 09-04-2009
Microsoft does not deny that Xbox 360's failure rate is 54 percent

So, Microsoft has responded to a recent survey that found that the failure rate for its Xbox 360 video game console is an astonishing 54.2 percent ... by not denying that it's a face. Here's the response: "Microsoft stands behind the Xbox 360 as a superior entertainment console with one...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-23-2009
Xbox 360 failure rate is 54.2 percent

I know, I was thinking exactly the same thing when I saw this . They still publish The Seattle Post Intelligencer? :) But seriously. If this is true, Microsoft has some explaining yet to do. Actually, I'm surprised it's not higher. I've had at least 6 Xbox 360s Red Ring on me. And at least...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-20-2009
Microsoft adds Tenure icon to Xbox Live Gamertag

For the past few weeks there's been a gold badge at the top of my (and others') Gamertag inside of Xbox Live games on the Xbox 360. I honestly had no idea what it was. Turns out it's a Tenure icon, which indicates how long (cumulatively) you've had an Xbox Live Gold account. Your Xbox...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-19-2009
Xbox 360 has the most active users in 2009; Wii has the least

So I'm not surprised by this . Xbox 360 users tend to be a bit more hard core than Wii owners. According to survey data compiled by Nielsen , the Xbox 360 dominated the charts, while the ubiquitously successful Wii came in dead last by a huge margin, ranking below the PS2, original Xbox and GameCube...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-11-2009
Microsoft kills Xbox 360 'coffin'

This one is interesting to me, because I had three Xbox 360s repaired last year, and in each case, Microsoft sent out a box so that I could ship them safely. Apparently, they're no longer doing that. From Joystiq : Microsoft – the manufacturer of the RROD - prone Xbox 360 – has confirmed to Joystiq...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-08-2009
XBOX Technical Support

This should give anyone pause. There's been a lot of talk about the Red Ring of Death stuff over the past year because that $1 billion warranty thing, but let's be serious, red-ringing is only one of the Xbox 360's many, many problems. There are others that Microsoft, amazingly, has yet to...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 04-20-2009
Amazon.com launches Xbox Live store

You know, I was just wondering recently why this wasn't possible/easier. Microsoft's system for buying Xbox Live points electronically is ridiculous and often broken anyway. Here's Amazon to the rescue: Amazon.com today launched the Amazon Xbox LIVE Store beta, www.amazon.com/xboxlive , offering...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 04-08-2009
Amazon.com: 13 months of Xbox Live Gold for just $30

Thanks to Dave A. for the tip: Amazon is selling a 13-month Xbox 360 Live Subscription Gold Card for just $29.95 , a savings of $20: Product Features Subscription Term Name: 12+1 Months Buy 12 months and receive an extra month free Sign up with or without a credit card Gold lets you experience all Live...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 01-19-2009
Xbox Live users: Beware the video game police

CBC News in Canada reports on Microsoft’s efforts to combat stupidity on Xbox Live . And trust me, there’s a lot of it: Many gamers aren't aware of the fact that at any given time, they may be playing with one of these cops, whose job is to patrol and make the online world safe from video game miscreants...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 12-19-2008

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