You XBox'ers got beat to the punch

[Thrilla]

Why didn't ya'll think of this?

Microsoft faces new Xbox 360 reliability accusations

Fix would have cost 50c per machine, suit claims

By Mike Smith
 
Remember last week's story about Jason Johnson, the Illinois man who sued Microsoft over his Xbox 360's alleged habit of scratching his game DVDs?

Documents unsealed in his court case revealed Microsoft discovered its Xbox 360 could scratch discs before it went on sale in 2005, and even got as far as considering three possible solutions to the problem, the Seattle Tech Report revealed today.

The characteristic circular scratches can occur whenever the orientation of the console -- which is designed to be used in either a horizontal or vertical position -- is changed while the drive is spinning. Johnson filed his suit after his console scratched three store-bought game discs, and is seeking $50,000 in punitive damages.    I'd love to hear this case

Testimony obtained from a Microsoft program manager indicates that Microsoft became aware of the problem months before the 360's launch when retail demonstration consoles malfunctioned. The company examined three solutions: strengthening the magnets that hold the discs in place, slowing the rotational speed of the discs, and installing rubber bumpers to cushion the discs, but rejected them all. Installing the bumpers could have cost as little as $0.50 per console, the suit claims.

It's not the first time Microsoft has come under fire for alleged foreknowledge of Xbox 360 hardware issues, either. Back in September, an expose penned by VentureBeat writer Dean Takahashi claimed systemic failures in Microsoft's design and quality assurance processes lead to the Xbox 360's now-infamous overheating "Red Ring of Death" failures.

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/microsoft-faces-new-xbox-360-reliability-accusations/1274293

[GarMan]

Why didn't ya'll think of this?

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/microsoft-faces-new-xbox-360-reliability-accusations/1274293

I'd be surprised if the manuals didn't have a warning about moving the system while the system is powered.  I think everyone knows not to move a CD/DVD player with a disc installed and powered.  What a dumbass...

[Thrilla]

I'd be surprised if the manuals didn't have a warning about moving the system while the system is powered.  I think everyone knows not to move a CD/DVD player with a disc installed and powered.  What a dumbass...

...that most likely will have more money to spend on xbox video games very, very soon.

[Saniflush]

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Eat too much you get fat.


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