PS3 and WII failure rate under 1% - Blu-ray Forum

BluManta · 07-05-2007, 02:40 PM

http://www.product-reviews.net/2007/07/05/xbox-360-failure-rate-3
3-while-sony-ps3-nintendo-wii-under-1/

babyBlu · 07-05-2007, 02:54 PM

That's good to hear, since I own both (never have had any problems, BTW).

RIP xbox 360 2005-2007

BluManta · 07-05-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by babyBlu

That's good to hear, since I own both (never have had any problems, BTW).

RIP xbox 360 2005-2007

LMAO!!!

haushausman · 07-05-2007, 04:28 PM

XBox 360 33% failure rate!?!? How is that even legal?

I'd of had a 100% failure rate if I bought one of those jalopies cause I'd of thrown it through a wall.

MrEastSide · 07-05-2007, 04:37 PM

I doubt the 360s failure rate is that high. But, I will say it's definitely higher than normal. Not to mention there is a design flaw with it when almost all people experience the same problem. Having said that, the PS3s reliability is top notch and I give SONY big kudos for that.

NeoTechni · 07-05-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MrEastSide

I doubt the 360s failure rate is that high.

I agree. It does seem a little sensationalistic.
Especially since I've seen how some people treat their systems. I've gone to friends houses and warned them to get the thing off the carpet.

DezNutz · 07-05-2007, 05:13 PM

You can doubt that number all you want, but fact is that is the number from retailer outlet's on how many have been returned. I think I will take that number more than a personal estimation.

maconomics · 07-05-2007, 05:18 PM

This not sensationalism ! The 33% failure rate is realistic if not higher ! No need to sugar coat it, the 360 is a ****** system bottom line.

snoupee · 07-05-2007, 05:22 PM

yeah i have come across a few articles regarding this issue as well.

http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Home/D3Q7G8S2
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/take-that...ent-275179.php

i also have some friends who have had their xbox die after only 4 months.
Take it as you may, but if it looks and performs like a lemon, most likely it's a lemon.

BluManta · 07-05-2007, 05:32 PM

It is a fact from the numbers of returned 360s. It is 33% and its a fact!

Ascended_Saiyan · 07-05-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MrEastSide

I doubt the 360s failure rate is that high. But, I will say it's definitely higher than normal. Not to mention there is a design flaw with it when almost all people experience the same problem. Having said that, the PS3s reliability is top notch and I give SONY big kudos for that.

That was from a survey taken from retailers. That's about as good as it gets without MS releasing an accurate report. This is also being reflected by UK retailers as well.

It might even be higher than that. If MS had a much lower rate of failure, they would have released those numbers by now.

In other words, believe it.

Azza · 07-05-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MrEastSide

I doubt the 360s failure rate is that high. But, I will say it's definitely higher than normal.

The 2005/6 and early 07 360s do have a 33% failure rate, even ask the people that make it. But i think now they have ruduced it down a bit, but its still high.

ps3andlovinit · 07-05-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Azza

The 2005/6 and early 07 360s do have a 33% failure rate, even ask the people that make it. But i think now they have ruduced it down a bit, but its still high.

No reason to believe it is any different. It looks like a design flaw and they haven't redesigned it.

seanjohn21276 · 07-05-2007, 07:22 PM

If the failure rate is truly that high, I'm surprised one of two things haven't happened; that there hasn't been a massive recall of 360s or that there hasn't been a class action lawsuit filed against Microsoft. But then again, I guess that's why they extended their warranty. I know I can attest to the fact that they will eventually crap out on you(the one I bought at launch and the one that replaced it) and most of my friends haven't bought one because of the fact that they will crap out on you and have either bought or are waiting to buy a PS3. I'll admit the 360 has a better selection of games right now, but it's almost like playing Let's Make A Deal when buy one. If you're lucky and take the curtain, you'll get one that won't brick, but if you take the box, you'll get some crap for your troubles.

j_rocca42 · 07-05-2007, 07:43 PM

The good old red rings of death! My little bro has gone through 2 already!

BluManta · 07-05-2007, 07:45 PM

You know what. The rate 33% is high but I can say 95% of the people I have spoken to, has had to get there 360 replaced. Maybe the rate is higher?

shido · 07-05-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by snoupee

yeah i have come across a few articles regarding this issue as well.

http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Home/D3Q7G8S2
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/take-that...ent-275179.php

i also have some friends who have had their xbox die after only 4 months.
Take it as you may, but if it looks and performs like a lemon, most likely it's a lemon.

The sad thing is, a lot of times the 360 will just die without warning. That's what happened to my first one. I thought I was lucky cause my 360 lasted almost a year. But one day I turn it on to listen to some music, and it was dead - rings of death. I got another one through my warranty with Best Buy, but this one seems louder than usual, and has freezed quite a few times. It's only a matter of time before this one craps out too.

NeoTechni · 07-05-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BluManta

It is a fact from the numbers of returned 360s. It is 33% and its a fact!

Not really. Much like a survery taken from a small selection of people, or one person winning the lottery, this is not fact. It's an estimate based on statistical extrapolation, not fact. There is a difference.

33% is so high, it's not beleivable. Recalls happen way before that

Dadds · 07-05-2007, 08:17 PM

I am one my third (switched to elite), my brother is on his second, 5 of my friends on on there second or third and one friend is on his 5th. Its just part of owning a xbox 360 because none of them own a PS3 or plan on doing so. All of them never owned a xbox but they all owned a PS2.

movies3 · 07-05-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BluManta

You know what. The rate 33% is high but I can say 95% of the people I have spoken to, has had to get there 360 replaced. Maybe the rate is higher?

yea i have to agree with you on that, everyone that i have talked to who owns a xbox360 has had it replaced at least once... i had my ps2 for 6 yrs no problems at all. lol

07-05-2007, 02:40 PM	#1
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	PS3 and WII failure rate under 1% http://www.product-reviews.net/2007/07/05/xbox-360-failure-rate-3 3-while-sony-ps3-nintendo-wii-under-1/ Last edited by BluManta; 07-05-2007 at 04:46 PM.

07-05-2007, 05:18 PM	#8
maconomics Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	This not sensationalism ! The 33% failure rate is realistic if not higher ! No need to sugar coat it, the 360 is a ****** system bottom line. Last edited by Shin-Ra; 07-05-2007 at 05:56 PM. Reason: swearing

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07-05-2007, 02:54 PM	#2
babyBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond...home of the RROD, aka M$	That's good to hear, since I own both (never have had any problems, BTW). RIP xbox 360 2005-2007

07-05-2007, 04:28 PM	#4
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	XBox 360 33% failure rate!?!? How is that even legal? I'd of had a 100% failure rate if I bought one of those jalopies cause I'd of thrown it through a wall.

07-05-2007, 04:37 PM	#5
MrEastSide Banned Member since:Jul 2007	I doubt the 360s failure rate is that high. But, I will say it's definitely higher than normal. Not to mention there is a design flaw with it when almost all people experience the same problem. Having said that, the PS3s reliability is top notch and I give SONY big kudos for that.

07-05-2007, 05:13 PM	#7
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	You can doubt that number all you want, but fact is that is the number from retailer outlet's on how many have been returned. I think I will take that number more than a personal estimation.

07-05-2007, 05:22 PM	#9
snoupee Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Toronto	yeah i have come across a few articles regarding this issue as well. http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Home/D3Q7G8S2 http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/take-that...ent-275179.php i also have some friends who have had their xbox die after only 4 months. Take it as you may, but if it looks and performs like a lemon, most likely it's a lemon.

07-05-2007, 05:32 PM	#10
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	It is a fact from the numbers of returned 360s. It is 33% and its a fact!

07-05-2007, 07:22 PM	#14
seanjohn21276 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:The District (DC if you don't know)	If the failure rate is truly that high, I'm surprised one of two things haven't happened; that there hasn't been a massive recall of 360s or that there hasn't been a class action lawsuit filed against Microsoft. But then again, I guess that's why they extended their warranty. I know I can attest to the fact that they will eventually crap out on you(the one I bought at launch and the one that replaced it) and most of my friends haven't bought one because of the fact that they will crap out on you and have either bought or are waiting to buy a PS3. I'll admit the 360 has a better selection of games right now, but it's almost like playing Let's Make A Deal when buy one. If you're lucky and take the curtain, you'll get one that won't brick, but if you take the box, you'll get some crap for your troubles.

07-05-2007, 07:43 PM	#15
j_rocca42 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Recording live from somewhere Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:13	The good old red rings of death! My little bro has gone through 2 already!

07-05-2007, 07:45 PM	#16
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	You know what. The rate 33% is high but I can say 95% of the people I have spoken to, has had to get there 360 replaced. Maybe the rate is higher?

07-05-2007, 08:17 PM	#19
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	I am one my third (switched to elite), my brother is on his second, 5 of my friends on on there second or third and one friend is on his 5th. Its just part of owning a xbox 360 because none of them own a PS3 or plan on doing so. All of them never owned a xbox but they all owned a PS2.

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