Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to One Year

imported_Jack Cook · 12-22-06, 11:12 AM

Shoppers can buy with added confidence this holiday season as Microsoft expands its warranty for Xbox 360 from 90 days to one year.

In a move to benefit customers, Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will change the Xbox 360â„¢ warranty from 90 days to one year from the date of purchase in the United States and Canada. Microsoft extended the warranty in these territories to be consistent with the standard one-year Xbox 360 warranty that is available throughout most of the world. The news is reason to celebrate this holiday season; it applies to both would-be purchasers and those who already have Xbox 360 and are still within their first year of ownership. Effective today, the one-year warranty is now the standard for the Xbox 360 console. Customers who experience hardware issues with their Xbox 360 within one year of purchase can have their consoles repaired at no cost. Moreover, the new warranty policy is retroactive, so consumers who may have already paid for an out-of-warranty Xbox 360 repair within one year of purchase will be eligible for reimbursement of their console repair charges. â€œCustomer satisfaction is a central focus and priority for the Xbox 360 system,â€ said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of Global Marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft(digy). â€œIn addition to jaw-dropping features such as high-definition graphics, an amazing catalog of over 160 games, and social online and entertainment experiences on Xbox Live^Â®, the Xbox 360 system now offers this extended warranty upgrade. It is truly the industryâ€™s most compelling home entertainment offering.â€ Customers who have already paid out-of-warranty repair charges within their first year of ownership can expect reimbursement checks for the amount of their console repair in approximately 10 weeks. Reimbursements will be automatically distributed, so customers need not contact Microsoft. Customers who have questions regarding this policy change or experience any hardware issues should visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/contact where they can check their warranty status, find troubleshooting information for common issues and find Xbox support contact information. About Xbox 360 Xbox 360 is the most powerful video game and entertainment system, delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live online gaming network and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 is expected to have a catalog of 160 high-definition games by the end of 2006 and to be available in nearly 40 countries by the end of2007. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.

Source: Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to One Year: Shoppers can buy with added confidence this holiday season as Microsoft expands its warranty for Xbox 360 from 90 days to one year.

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Kulnet · 12-22-06, 11:38 AM

Cool deal. Thanks for the heads up Jack.

harleyxlc · 12-22-06, 01:20 PM

Good deal!