Microsoft to warranty RROD issue for 3 years!!

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

There's no way they go up. Even throwing out the bad publicity involved with the large defect rates and company losses, the console wouldn't have sold more units over the next two months. Halo 3 is due in September. There's one market trend that console makers count on in the 30-60 days before a major game launch.......they're not going to sell many consoles because people are waiting to buy until the game is released.

You are wrong on this. I know you don't like EA Sports, but you are vastly underestimating their impact in this whole situation. Madden and NCAA sell more than most games and they are going to lead to a significant spike in sales of 360's. On the sports gaming boards, people are selling their PS3's and buying 360's because of the frame rate issues. As people who are considering which console to buy and are contemplating going next gen, they will check out these games on both systems, they are going to come away buying the system where their favorite game looks better. From all accounts that will be the 360. The main thing that was holding people back was the concern about durability and that was just answered.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

You are wrong on this. I know you don't like EA Sports, but you are vastly underestimating their impact in this whole situation. Madden and NCAA sell more than most games and they are going to lead to a significant spike in sales of 360's. On the sports gaming boards, people are selling their PS3's and buying 360's because of the frame rate issues. As people who are considering which console to buy and are contemplating going next gen, they will check out these games on both systems, they are going to come away buying the system where their favorite game looks better. From all accounts that will be the 360. The main thing that was holding people back was the concern about durability and that was just answered.

My thoughts exactly.

Again, people go where the GAMES are.

[Bee]

I don't think NCAA is really in the same category as Madden for moving consoles, but I do agree Madden is a pretty major title and will most likely have an impact on sales.

[GoSeahawks]

I can't believe this. My 360 hasn't worked since Christmas (3 red lights) and yesterday morning I finally decided it was time to send it in for a repair. I wonder how long it will take to get my money back.

[Eaglesfan27]

According to the FAQ, it will take them 10-12 weeks to get the checks out to refund everyone who has already paid for repairs.

[Vinatieri for Prez]

Does Mizzou B-ball fan work for Sony or something? His comments here and in the HD-DVD/Blu-ray make me think he does or they have some photos of him in very compromising positions.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Interesting move by Microsoft in regards to the 1.1 billion dollar expense for this situation. It appears that they expensed all 1.1 billion on the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2007. So they basically took a huge financial hit on last year's financials overall. Should help this year's financial report, but it's going to kill the entertainment division report for last year.

[Logan]

Did they make a bundle during the year? If so, it's the smart thing to do.