Posted by T.B. on 10/20/07 04:12

"AirRaid" wrote:

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> Another benefit for Microsoft in moving to a new Xbox platform is that
> it can introduce new components that are less likely to fail.
> Currently the PS3 has a failure rate of under two percent. Recently
> Microsoft was forced to allow for a $1.3 billion charge against
> warranty claims following reports of up to a 30 percent failure rate
> of the original Xbox 360.
>
> The new device is expected to be released late in 2008 or at the 2009
> CES show in Las Vegas.

Heh, just in time for the phasing out of the HD-DVD format. Plus, can you
say 60%+ first year failure rate? Toshiba/Microsoft's money would be better
spent just bribing more studios to release product solely on HD-DVD.

T.B.

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