Failure rate of newer xbox's?

They have improved the problem with each revision of the console hardware to a point now where failures are far more rare. It's very difficult to change an inherent design fault with something like this as it would require a major redesign and retooling of the factories physically producing the machines.

I wouldn't be worried about buying a new machine today. Even if it does go wrong, you've got 3 years to get it repaired completely free.
 
Memphis said:
They have improved the problem with each revision of the console hardware to a point now where failures are far more rare. It's very difficult to change an inherent design fault with something like this as it would require a major redesign and retooling of the factories physically producing the machines.

I wouldn't be worried about buying a new machine today. Even if it does go wrong, you've got 3 years to get it repaired completely free.
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About the 3 year warranty. Is that from the purchase date of the original xbox? Or from receiving a new/repaired one?
 
Memphis said:
They have improved the problem with each revision of the console hardware to a point now where failures are far more rare. It's very difficult to change an inherent design fault with something like this as it would require a major redesign and retooling of the factories physically producing the machines.

I wouldn't be worried about buying a new machine today. Even if it does go wrong, you've got 3 years to get it repaired completely free.
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Thanks, I didn't realise the warranty was 3 years.
 
Aspect said:
About the 3 year warranty. Is that from the purchase date of the original xbox? Or from receiving a new/repaired one?
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I believe it's from purchase of the original machine.

citycm said:
Thanks, I didn't realise the warranty was 3 years.
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I probably should clarify that the 3 year warranty only covers the RRoD or E74 errors, though those are the two most common failures. Everything else is only the standard year.
 
Memphis said:
I believe it's from purchase of the original machine.

I probably should clarify that the 3 year warranty only covers the RRoD or E74 errors, though those are the two most common failures. Everything else is only the standard year.
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Thanks, it's still put my mind at rest :)
 
I've just ordered the Forza 3 Super Elite system now, should (hopefully) arrive tomorrow to replace my out of warranty THIRD RROD xbox.

I'll let you know if they have stuffed a old elite witha new hdd in the box when I get it... I'll kick up a fuss if they have!
 
keogh said:
I've just ordered the Forza 3 Super Elite system now, should (hopefully) arrive tomorrow to replace my out of warranty THIRD RROD xbox.

I'll let you know if they have stuffed a old elite witha new hdd in the box when I get it... I'll kick up a fuss if they have!
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I would be honestly shocked if they have, but I guess you never know!
 
Just received my new Forza 3 Super Elite xbox, and the manufacture date of it is 25/08/09 so that's good enough for me!
 
My 360 is due to be delivered back to me tomorrow. By the looks of it, they've auto changed the serial number on the xbox website. It's gone from starting with a 3, to a 6. So i presume its much newer.
 
Aspect said:
My 360 is due to be delivered back to me tomorrow. By the looks of it, they've auto changed the serial number on the xbox website. It's gone from starting with a 3, to a 6. So i presume its much newer.
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Not sure if the serial starting number means anything tbh, my new super elite (manufacture date: 25/08/09) serial starts with a 3.

My second refurb xbox that I got 2 years ago was a year older than the previous, so they don;t always send you a new xbox sadly.
 
keogh said:
Not sure if the serial starting number means anything tbh, my new super elite (manufacture date: 25/08/09) serial starts with a 3.

My second refurb xbox that I got 2 years ago was a year older than the previous, so they don;t always send you a new xbox sadly.
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That's my theory out the window then. I'll just have to see what the manufacture date is tomorrow.
 
Aspect said:
That's my theory out the window then. I'll just have to see what the manufacture date is tomorrow.
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Let us know the manufacture date compared to your previous when you get it, I'd be interested to see the difference.

First RRoD I got my old xbox back fixed, second time, sas mentioned, I got a refurb that was several months older than the previous and now I have bought a brand new super elite cos my warranty is over. My mate got a new model xbox when he got a refurb back, so it depends on what mood MS are in when they get round to "fixing" your box I suppose.
 
keogh said:
Let us know the manufacture date compared to your previous when you get it, I'd be interested to see the difference.

First RRoD I got my old xbox back fixed, second time, sas mentioned, I got a refurb that was several months older than the previous and now I have bought a brand new super elite cos my warranty is over. My mate got a new model xbox when he got a refurb back, so it depends on what mood MS are in when they get round to "fixing" your box I suppose.
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Im annoyed at myself that i didn't note the old serial and manufacture date. Im pretty sure however that it was made in 2006. My original was from release, then my last one was a replacement about 6 months after if i remember correctly.
 
Aspect said:
That's my theory out the window then. I'll just have to see what the manufacture date is tomorrow.
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Might not have a manufacture date, might be a service date.

Mines came back with service date of 25/09/09 which was only 2 or 3 days before i got it back.

I got a new motherboard in mine, it could depend on the work they do (or dont) or if its better sense just to send out a refurb.

Its defo my shell i got back, same fans and dvd drive but its now a falcon (was a zepher)
 
craig_kennedy83 said:
Might not have a manufacture date, might be a service date.

Mines came back with service date of 25/09/09 which was only 2 or 3 days before i got it back.

I got a new motherboard in mine, it could depend on the work they do (or dont) or if its better sense just to send out a refurb.

Its defo my shell i got back, same fans and dvd drive but its now a falcon (was a zepher)
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Well i'll know if its my case, because the flap over the usb slots was missing :)
 
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