Less than a week after launch, Xbox 360 owners began complaining of various problems with their new Xbox 360, primarily overheating and disc scratches. What seemed to be isolated cases several days ago now seems to be more frequent.
An Xbox Today reader who claims to be an Xbox LIVE support worker believes that nearly half of Xbox 360s are “broken.”
“I estimate that at least half of the 360 are broke… nothing more than constant calls,” the source explained.
Regardless of whether or not the source works for tech support, there are still a growing number of Xbox 360 owners concerned with broken Xbox 360.
The question most people ask is; Did Microsoft release the Xbox 360? [http://www.xboxtoday.ca] prematurely?
Last time, Microsoft launched too late. Sony sold more than 20 million units when Microsoft sold its first 1.5 million. This time, Microsoft has the advantage. Nintendo Revolution and PS3 are expected to launch in 2006, at least 6 months after the launch of Xbox 360. However, with the apparent shortage and growing number of complaints, MS’s big advantage may have less impact than then. previously thought.
As the next few months unfold, it will be interesting to see if MS can overcome concerns with technical issues, as well as the apparent shortage ahead of the Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Revolution releases. Either way, 2006 is shaping up to be a great time for gamers.
