Slog - Comments on Microsoft, I Think It's Time We Had a Talk.

Comment by Dylan!

Dylan! — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:02:49 -0800

Best thing to do for anyone waiting for their replacement is to go buy a new one at Costco. When your replacement finally arrives, return your Costco Xbox to the store and take advantage of their fancy "no questions asked" return policy.

Comment by Mike of Renton

Mike of Renton — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:03:00 -0800

It would be nice if you could just go to Redmond and get one rather than wait for the shipment.

Comment by stinkbug

stinkbug — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:08:06 -0800

My wii has never had a problem in the past 16 months. And the balance board has been happy for the past 22 days.

I realize I can't play GTA or MGS, but I'm getting along fine without those games.

Comment by Graham

Graham — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:11:05 -0800

I just bought a PS3 this morning. I haven't even actually opened the box yet, but I feel like it was a good deal. I got the MGS4 bundle for $499. Came with the Dual Shock Controller, 80G HD and a copy of MGS4. And it's a blue-ray player, which the kids say won the format war.

Comment by Ziggity

Ziggity — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:13:15 -0800

I'm sorry, but I can't let you do that, Jonah.

Comment by copper

copper — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:17:47 -0800

get a Wii and a Mac. You will be much happier, iPromise.

Comment by Dave

Dave — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:19:55 -0800

Nintendo will love you very long time!

Comment by Dylan!

Dylan! — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:20:37 -0800

Comment by Stasie

Stasie — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:31:09 -0800

Dude, that red anus of death is really a buzz kill. Our 360 went tango uniform on us a couple of weeks ago. Grrr...

We are also considering making the switch to PS3.

Comment by Myles

Myles — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:39:01 -0800

The XBox 360 is sleek and sexy? It's the muffin top of consoles!

Comment by bearseatbeats

bearseatbeats — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:39:01 -0800

My Wii and PS3 have been rock solid. Just sayin'.

We haz GTAIV too and r konsolz iz quiter. win.

Comment by sleestak

sleestak — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:40:46 -0800

I have a PS3 and a Wii. Don't get the Wii. There are a couple of good games for it, but you'll get tired of the novelty, and it's hardly a substitute for the 360. Get the PS3. I've had mine since they first came out and I've never had a single problem with it. Blu-ray is nice, too.

Comment by E

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:42:13 -0800

You think the X-Box situation's bad - wait til you use one of their alleged "operating systems" or "software programs"!

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:46:45 -0800

@6 is right. Just stop fighting, and go with a Wii and a Mac.

Unless you have a 1080p 42 inch HDTV or better - in that case get a PS3 and a Mac.

Comment by Tom C.

Tom C. — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:51:52 -0800

I have all three, and the only system i've had a problem with my Wii - they've replaced one wii mote and the actual system. Thankfully Nintendo's awesome repair program gave me a new Wii in 10 minutes of bringing mine the the warranty center in Redmond.

Yes, I know I'm a geek - I know that spending several hours researching online before I purchased my Xbox 360 to make sure I got a chipset that was manufactured after the revised hardware dealt with the issues is not something most people are going to do before buying one - but I feel like for a little work, I've been spared a lot of headaches. Knocking on wood, of course.

Comment by Juris

Juris — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:58:32 -0800

Yeah, mine got sent away yesterday, actually, as the disc drive had been clicking and grinding (no real issue, just turn Rock Band up louder!) but GTAIV finally killed it. Fuck.

Comment by Andrew Wright

Andrew Wright — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:00:47 -0800

Just for the record, the film section's freelance cotillion is currently on Box #4. Why can't I quit you, Mass Effect?

Comment by Sam M.

Sam M. — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:01:06 -0800

Jonah, I'd lend you my 360 in the interim period, but I fear your touch of death.

Mine works fine, but I waited as long as I could before taking the plunge because of how questionably the original Xbox's launch went so many years ago. Early adoption is bad news in terms of rushed games systems. Unless Nintendo makes them.

Forget the rest of these haters' tips, J. Instead, get a DS so we can play the new Tecmo Bowl.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:13:50 -0800

Knocking on wood?

No wonder your Wiimote broke ...

The only reason not to get the Wii is GTA V: Emerald City ... that or you've got a 46 inch or bigger 1080p HDTV set ...

Comment by j

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:21:06 -0800

thats why I haven't seen u on since 6-5 or so, daaaamn, thats what u get for crushing people in madden my friend! I have a release console and its running ok- minus having to cycle the pwr when I insert a different game or it will trigger it into DVD mode.
get a ps3, the only regret I have with it is not having enough games for it.

Comment by Jonah S

Jonah S — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:36:08 -0800

Re: everyone�

I do indeed have a Mac. I also had a Wii but I sold it because it was fucking boring. I ALSO have a 42" 1080p TV, so yeah...that PS3 may be in the cards. If only I had 500 bucks right now.

Comment by Fnarf

Fnarf — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:48:27 -0800

You saw where the reason all these Xboxes are blowing up is because Microsoft tried to save $10 mil by designing their own GPU from the ground up instead of contracting it to Taiwan, and as a result they've got A BILLION DOLLARS of warranty replacements?
http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/06/11/1bn-worth-of-broken.html

Comment by Jonathan G

Jonathan G — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:53:42 -0800

Egads! All I can think about now is Merck marketing gancyclovir for the Xbox360.

"Slather on generously to prevent future outbreaks," while an Xbox kayaks.

Comment by snarky

snarky — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:57:46 -0800

Here's a possibility. Grow up and Get a life. Do something besides mental wanking with the spare time.

Comment by Will in Seattle

Will in Seattle — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:35:43 -0800

@21 ... I'm guessing the 42 incher is why you don't have the spare $500, right?

Comment by E.

E. — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:05:04 -0800

@24: ...says the guy spending his time commenting on slog?

Comment by E. Dettmar

E. Dettmar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:19:13 -0800

Sorry your 360's bricked. Don't forget the other option; sink your money into pc gaming and leave us console peasants behind.

Comment by sepiolida

sepiolida — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:53:42 -0800

@1 (and also 8 for some reason).
Try this: instead of buying the Costo X-Box and playing it while waiting on the replacement, buy the Costco X-Box and then return the broken one in its place. No waiting.

Comment by robot2501

robot2501 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:49:00 -0800

Walmart the evile corporation has a $100 off all Blu-ray players, including the PS3, going on now. I suggest the 80GB model.

Comment by Gabriel

Gabriel — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:26:15 -0800

Maybe this will help.

Comment by Mr. Designer

Mr. Designer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:10:08 -0800

Um, why don't you try reading a good book instead of playing video games?

Comment by Greg

Greg — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:40:10 -0800

Note to everyone, everywhere, ever:

If you always preface big emotional bombs with the words "we need to talk," people won't want to talk with you when you do. Please make a note of it.

Comment by ay1ene

ay1ene — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:03:07 -0800

I'm sorry you can't play GTA4 right now. Last night I stole a bus, drove through a crowd of people on the airport runway with it, and evaded the resulting 4 star police chase.

@Gabriel Bwaahaahaahaa!