Microsoft has a petition coming its way from upset Xbox 360 owners all over America. It seems the company’s three-month warranty isn’t enough to please some gamers and they’re demanding at least a year of coverage.
A petition has been set up at petitiononline.com to allow 360 owners a chance to voice their opinions. So far more than 2,000 gamers have made their desires known.
The petition states that Microsoft’s warranty length is insufficient and goes on to say the current warranty is outrageous and inherently flawed. “Many consumers have had units replaced 2 or more times, in some cases upwards of 5 to 7 times, within the past 8 months since the system launch.”
Microsoft has had problems since the launch of the 360 system with everything from the launch itself to making old Xbox games compatible. The three-month warranty seems a little weak, considering the known troubles with the console.
The folks behind the petition are right in their demands, but whether they’ll get any response or not is unknown. Personally, it would be nice to see Microsoft step up to the plate and offer a slightly longer warranty, but I’m not sure if one year is completely fair considering the kind of beating game consoles are forced to take at some players' hands.
I must admit though, my house is on its second 360 due to issues with the machine just flat out not working. I can attest to the fact the 360 isn’t quite what it’s cracked up to be. But, with titles like Chromehounds, Fight Night Round 3 and Ghost Recon out, there’s no chance my house would go without one either.
To check out the petition, click here.
Nods to Xbox Circle
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