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First Confirmed Reports of Broken Xbox One's in the Wild

Last week, prior to the PS4 release, the larger gaming media pounced on every report of a PS4 problem like rabid animals. This week, with the Xbox One coming out tomorrow, reports of issues with the system are generally being ignored. But with the system technically already launched in parts of Europe, we’re starting to see issues pop up along with video proof.

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dedicatedtogamers3826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

*sigh*

As with the PS4, which turned out to be normal launch-window failure rate, let's not jump the gun.

Angels37853826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

NO!! We need to assume that this issue is a LARGE scale thing and ignore official reports of less than 1% failures. ALSO lets not forget...we need to claim that this is the NEXT RROD in a pathetic attempt to see the other console go down in flames because it would somehow fill another pathetic rivalry void with in us all.

Obvious sarcasm is obvious....but maybe you can see how pathetic some of the xbox fans were about all this. Electronics failure rates happen especially on NEW hardware. Heck most electronics have somewhere between 8-10% failure rates
http://www.squaretrade.com/...
This is no different. Less that 5% is considered an outstanding accomplishment. I know PS4 AND Xbox one will have launch failures....every electronic does. Heck when the iphone launched it had a 15% failure rate.......

Put things into perspective before being a ridiculous fanboy making claims.

abzdine3826d ago Show
Kingthrash3603826d ago

called this too...im on a roll today.
hats off to both ps4 & x1 gamers with broken systems. i know its painful.

shoddy3826d ago

Wonder if the media would over react like they did to ps4

hakeem09963826d ago

Just saying download the damn update on a flashdrive people if you going to get an Xbox or a PS4 .saves you tons of time and no network issues .All that video shows is that he should have downloaded the damn update on a flashdrive .
Good thing i'm getting my consoles Next year.No need to be an early adopter this gen

gaffyh3825d ago

This was obviously going to happen. A lot of fanboys jumped on the PS4 failures, and a lot will probably jump on these failures. Unless we start seeing an RROD-level of failure, I think we can assume everything is okay. Plus, the console is huge so there should be enough ventilation.

mark134uk3825d ago

i presume it will be fixed if he just grabs the update on pc and puts on usb,aint as tho the xbone is really broke

although not being able to play without updating kind of sucks

nightsurge3825d ago

Seriously? Lol fanboy website gets approved on here... This is a video of someone unable to download the update. It is NOT a broken Xbox One/DOA/BLOD unit like with PS4's. Not saying their won't be any broken units, but this is not one of them.

Also, for those unaware, Xbox Live is undergoing last minute maintenance/switch over right now, which could very well be the issue with whoever seems to have gotten their Xbox One already and is trying to download the update.

harrisk9543825d ago (Edited 3825d ago )

@FamilyGuy

Well, that's 2!

Where did you find that video?

EDIT: Ignore the question... it's in the link! :)

Soc53825d ago

You sound really excited, I wouldn't say you're a fanboy but I would say you are putting a bit too much energy into this silly console wars debate. Why do you care what fanboys of whichever camp think? That's what puzzles me the most why do people care what the fans of whichever console think? If only 1 out of a billion consoles fails and there are a few losers harping on it, so what? let em, why should anyone care anyways. Pick the one you like or pick em both but lets stop caring what other people say.

tagan8tr3825d ago

@hakeem0996 except MS removed the offline update from their site..

Krosis3825d ago

Oh get over yourself. It's no more "pathetic" than Sony fans spitting on anything Xbox. Christ, the hypocrisy on this site is a joke. You console kids are always good for a laugh. You resent Xbox fans poking at the PS4 failure rates knowing FULL well the Sony camp would do the same thing....What a joke.

Anarki3825d ago

Everyone will be so quick to jump on the doom and gloom bandwagon and say one console is defective solely because of a select few defective consoles.

Boody-Bandit3825d ago (Edited 3825d ago )

This is what I wrote 5 days ago when the PS4 hardware issues were being blown WAY out of proportion.

"Those that would make this into something it's not might want to take a breath. The next console is about to be launched, and if anything, they are the ones that have something to prove when it comes to reliability.

All electronics have a failure rate. Until it's a known fact what the percentage that rate ends up being it's a moot point. Personally I don't think either side should rub salt in the wounds of a gamer going through hardware issues. We gamers are like kids on Christmas morning when we get our shiny new consoles to welcome the dawn of a new era of gaming. You have any idea how discouraged the people having these issues must feel? I've been there and it's nothing but frustration. Anyone that gets enjoyment out of another's dismay has issues they might want to go see a doctor for and get checked."

ChrisW3825d ago

@shoddy,

"Wonder if the media would over react like they did to ps4"

Nope. Because everyone is still rolling their eyes over the PS4's problems being blown out of proportions. You can call it, "being desensitized"

Azzanation3825d ago

Honestly what's wrong with you. I am a PC gamer and all I heard b4 any of these 2 systems released was RRoD2. Hmm I am sure Xbox Fans wouldn't be saying that. Honestly grow up. PS fans are known to be the worst out of the 4.

UltimateMaster3825d ago

@Angels3785
The iPhone 4 had a bad design flaw with it's receptors. Yet Apple is recognized for quality on software.

KyoSiegfried863825d ago

It's finally time to see how will media react to this. Will they react like PS4 or will they remain silent?

SilentNegotiator3825d ago

The problems with XO/PS4 could be miniscule or it could be large scale. Who knows? People thought that the RROD was an isolated incident at first, too, especially a mere week in.

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G20WLY3826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

After X360, launch problems wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

But this is probably just a hiccup that can be fixed quickly.

Mr_cheese3826d ago

I did have to laugh at this article.

"Based on the video, it’s possible it’s a bad power supply judging by the light on the power brick. If it isn’t that, it could possibly be something else"

At least they covered every option reason of fault.

There are going to be issues occuring with launches like these. The PS3 had them, the 360 had them, the ps4 has them and inevitably the XB1 will have them. The generation will get through them

tagan8tr3825d ago

I agree but don't include the xb 360 as normal a 20-30% fail rate puts it in a catagory of its own..

firefly693825d ago

He nees to buy a new HDTV that screen its all screwed theres no uniformity on the screen black!People want to play well and play on that horrible screen.

thrust3826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

Why did this guy say 720? Bit fanboyish!

He sounds stupid to me I bet my wife could update and that is saying somthin!

DragonKnight3826d ago

Yeah, that is saying something. It's you saying your imaginary wife is stupid. That's pretty disrespectful man, you should remember that imaginary people have feelings too. She's going to make you sleep on the couch now.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

black0o3826d ago

maybe his TV is 720p did u consider that ? or u just sensitive to the word 720p

jimmyateham233826d ago

Why even buy it if ur a ps4fanboy, and maybe his internet connection sucks maybe that's why his console is not updating

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Mr_Writer853826d ago

@black0o

He is VERY sore about 720.

I had a PM from him crying about how COD would be 1080p on X1, when proven wrong he cried and blocked me.

thrust3825d ago (Edited 3825d ago )

I blocked you because you are a rude person!

For the record it was you who pm me first in anger over my trolling :)

A keyboard warrior, someone who is very rude behind a keyboard because they know nothin bad will happen to them.

NarcolepZZZZZZ3825d ago

Right before he says 720p, at the bottom of his screen it says 720p. This is why he says it.

Mr_Writer853825d ago (Edited 3825d ago )

Thrust my dear boy you REALLY need to stop making things up on the internet its not healthy.

http://img42.imageshack.us/...

Just chalk this up as ANOTHER fail my dear little misunderstood fanboy :)

I liked how you call him 'fanboyish' despite actually BUYING a X1....

MRMagoo1233825d ago

OOOOOOOOOO thrust got his arse handed to him lol nice work MR_writer lol, see ppl cant even lie on the internet anymore because they can be so easily found out.

ZBlacktt3825d ago

No, he is not happy at 3am after spending $500 and waiting months. Listen to the tone of his voice.

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Fixay3826d ago

Agreed.

Hopefully it updates in the end for him though lol

kewlkat0073826d ago

Hopefully a good indication with the review consoles not having major issues is a good sign..

I don't think any journal site reported hardware issues..

AngelicIceDiamond3826d ago

@Abzdine The day one patch gets rid of the DRM. Has nothing to do with the X1 bricking.

trancefreak3826d ago

I had a similar issue with my PS4. It would not except my DS4 and a simple reboot fixed it.

davekaos3826d ago

So the second video could easily be that the patch has been taken down until official launch? as for the first 1 well it cant be an issue with the power cable as it does attempt to power on.

Eitherway next gen is now here, well for me its next week when the ps4 launches

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Funantic13825d ago

Somebody needs to try harder than this. He should give me that X1. I might could get it to work. He should try the emergency update file Microsoft has for the X1. Also he would need to make sure he's using the right OS type for the USB update.

harrisk9543825d ago

I think that MS took away the ability to update via USB.

xtremeimport3825d ago

iTS a strange issue...

Seems like its software related. which is probably a good thing because that means theoretically a patch can be released that might fit it.

But, still....just another thing that makes me think they weren't ready to launch so early. Especially if its software related instead of hardware.

Retroman3825d ago (Edited 3825d ago )

Now let's see how the table turn now that there is proof some x1 hardware malfunction.

ALLWRONG3825d ago

Can't wait to compare on Amazon and Youtube

Harmy6663825d ago

Need to change the title... Broken Xbox One? It's not broken, the servers are probably acting up, you know, considering it's launch hour!!!!

Cueil3825d ago

disc drive fail rates should apply here for what ever manufacturer Microsoft used

tawak3825d ago

maybe we should start making fake reviews on amazon...lololol

nosferatuzodd3825d ago (Edited 3825d ago )

now now its just a few systems the internet makes things look worse than it really is same thing goes for ps4 a few systems have problems and they make it sound like 50thousand systems crash fanboys need to cool it on both sides let Microsoft do their thing its a new console software errors bound to happen every electronics has it my iPhone crash over 30 time when i download the new ios7 please

MiloGarret3825d ago

Shouldn't the article be updated to reflect the fact that it is now working for the guy in the video? And that it was just a matter of servers being overloaded? Just saying, seems a bit desperate tbh.

r1sh123825d ago

yeh...
This is sometimes what happens when people purchase a day one electronic item.
There are likely to be bugs, errors etc which have not been forseen.

It happens, as long as its not a RROD type error its ok.

Gamer19823825d ago

Im glad the consoles out as the xbox fanboys who have been trying to trash the ps4 and lying about it will now instead go on the defensive and things will just settle down when it comes to failure rates and we will get a real perspective.

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Snookies123826d ago

Yes, it's a console launch, just like the PS4. Some units will be messed up. It is inevitable.

black0o3826d ago

yep sh!t haPpens always at launch ..

trancefreak3826d ago

Yup I Busted my PS4s cherry last night and had to unplug her.

Got a hard screen freeze playing KZSF.

Xsilver3826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

imma say the same thing i said when this happened with the PS4 lets just chill out and not jump to conclusions.

Cryptcuzz3826d ago

I prefer the PS4 but I agree with this. No need to go up in arms and fling mud until this is proven to be a widespread issue of more than 5% to 10% or so.

I am glad my PS4 has been working flawlessly. It just sucks if anything anyone has been waiting for is DOA.

JamieL3825d ago (Edited 3825d ago )

This is what I feel as well. Just the act of laughing at anyone in this situation, or even talking like "oh it happens, no big deal", is just disrespectful to anyone who runs into this. It's just sad the lengths we will go to defend or bash a toy. It doesn’t even matter if we agree about the point being discussed, if one likes MS and the other Sony, there will be no compromise. Also game on man, enjoy your new console.

MorePowerOfGreen3826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

MSFT knows there is a problem with updates(more so with USB attempts). What does this have to do with failed hardware? LOL

Fanboy *THEM TOO* spin/damage control. Notice how the trolls in here are quick to point out PS4's issues.

Xsilver3826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

your really sad go to the link theirs another vid.
@onago Who give's a shit -_-

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GryestOfBluSkies3826d ago

im starting to feel convinced that powerofgreen is either a microsoft employee or owns stock in the company. hes the only person who uses their stock symbol MSFT to say microsoft. oh and that whole all in defense force thing

on topic: theres bound to be failures on any new device. it shouldn't have been big news for ps4, and if numbers are minimal on xbox, it also should not be big news.

GTgamer3826d ago

Grammar Police out in full force.
It's just a damn comment section calm you're tits.

Revolver_X_3826d ago

Is there a way to down bubble you to zero? Jus sayin.

pyramidshead3826d ago

Not sure, I think if one bubblers get down bubbled so much on one bubble they get banned from commenting.

MegaRay3826d ago

You made me laugh. Have a bubble XD

OrangePowerz3826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

Well given the name, join date and comments I would say that`s our old friend GreenPowerz who must have got down to 0 bubbles after all the stupid comments he made before.

MysticStrummer3826d ago

Do you not understand that you are the only one being trollish here…?

Wow man.

GuruMeditation3826d ago

You are so paranoid. You'd think there were trolls coming out left right and centre. People are just being fair and saying: you know what, hardware fails, PS4 and XBox, so let's not repeat the embarrassing display of childishness that followed the PS4 DOAs.

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Hicken3826d ago

You mean like how YOU were quick to point out the PS4's issues?

ziggurcat3826d ago

which he just regurgitated from misterx...

trancefreak3826d ago (Edited 3826d ago )

More power of green what ever do you mean?

Your posts bring such a sensational over exaggerated attempt to diffuse such a non factor.

Also your post is quite alarming, and sets a poor example of real Xbox Fans. I'm quite sure you might be educated enough to type in a more calming tone.

So are you going to roam the inter-webs tonight in full defense mode, or play with your new shiny Xbox. And that is thee question?

T23825d ago (Edited 3825d ago )

hold on here!! More power of green actually kind of made sense with that post!! and he actually stated "trolls are in here pointing out ps4 issues"

wow , seriously i give part of this post credit.

tagan8tr3825d ago

Good news is if anyone knows how to deal with hardware failure issues it's MS "cough "cough xbox360, hey for that matter software failures "cough "cough windows8..

and I have a broken 360 and a laptop with windows 8 I'll say what I want.

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Octo13826d ago

So its technically not really broken. Just needs the update. I'd like to see this fella try updating it via a external storage or will that not work either without the update? If not that really sucks.

ManaByte3826d ago

Can't update via external storage. MS removed it from their site.

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Kayant3826d ago

@MasterCornholio

Apparently it's not the actual update but a recovery & the complexity of that support is better done on a case for case basis.

“The site was not an alternative way to take the Day One update and customers still need to connect to Xbox Live for the update. Because of the complexity of this customer support process we’ve actually removed the page and we will work with customers directly to make sure they have a smooth experience.”

http://www.ign.com/articles...

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Why Xbox believes it must cut costs and close studios

Companies, particularly public companies like Microsoft, need to grow.

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gold_drake3h ago

i mean its pretty simple, they spent close to 30 billion in acquiring activision, they thought they'd make it bk no problem, and that didnt happen.

its just shit that because of MS's miscalculation alot of people lost their jobs.

Jingsing19m ago

This is exactly what many people said would happen including the CMA and FTC. Lies lies and more lies and they allowed a $69 billion buy out to happen.

gold_drake10m ago

oh yeh it was 70 billion. that was my bad haha even worse.

thesoftware7308m ago(Edited 3m ago)

gold,

You can't be serious, right?

Do you think that MS thought they would make 80bill in a year & Half? They haven't even released titles under MS yet, lol.

But in fact, that A/B revenue is already paying off, look at the last earnings call. That $80 billion is long-term money, my guy, no sane person/company would think they would make that back in any short-term situation, it's a long-term investment.

Let's play silly then. If MS's reason for laying off staff and closing studios was due(which it really was not) to the A/B deal, tell me what Sony's reason was for past studio closures, the recent 900-person layoffs, closing Sony London, shutting down Dreams, and closing Japan Studio? Zipper? Psygnosis? cuts at all their internal studios.

Keep in mind, you are claiming MS's reason is because of the A/B deal; please explain Sony's reason.

anast19m ago

They are going to use AI for a large portion of the game development process. Upper management need bonuses and the shareholders need more money. So, people will lose their jobs.

Skuletor10m ago

Maybe they were already using AI to make business decisions, which would explain why they closed Hi-Fi Rush's studio, then said they need more games like Hi-Fi Rush not long after that announcement.

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Apex Legends Converted Me, A Solos Hater, To Playing Alone

I was sceptical about Apex Legends’ Solos mode. Now I’m engrossed

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All Hopes I Had For A Prey Sequel Have Been Crushed — Well Done, Microsoft

The magnificent Prey was once again abandoned as Microsoft disregarded Arkane Austin's achievements and crucified it just for Redfall.

RaidenBlack1d 4h ago

well, not entirely ... the main Arkane studio i.e Arkane Lyon's still there ...
Its only that, the sequel will take more time now ... after Blade & Dishonored 3

MrBaskerville8h ago

But who knows, Dishonored 3 could have been Austins next project, so might be cancelled.

-Foxtrot1d 3h ago (Edited 1d 3h ago )

Not even this Prey

Still longing for a sequel to the original Prey with Tommy

The studio didn't even want to call this Prey, it was just Bethesda being dicks to them for some reason.

RaidenBlack22h ago

MS closed Roundhouse Studios (ex-Human Head Studios) as well

Yui_Suzumiya11h ago

Yeah, that's who was going to do the original sequel.

bunt-custardly3h ago

Don't worry there are some other games in development that might fill that void. Look up Vigilancer.

isarai18h ago

Came here to say this, my hooes for a Prey sequel died when this "Prey" came out

Profchaos9h ago

Prey 2017 still hurts to play because what could have been looked so incredible

Profchaos9h ago

Same Bethesda basically screwed over the original developer team human head back around 2011 so it was really never going to come despite a honestly amazing trailer. I liked prey 2017 but it always held a stink of disappointment due to what we never got

FinalFantasyFanatic4h ago

I really didn't like this game, tried it because of how loved the original Prey was, played the demo of this one and thought it was garbage, it didn't feel nice/fun to play.

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LostPotato1d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

Keep dreaming then as Prey and Dishonored 2 did not sell well enough to get sequels.

Hence we got Deathloop and Redfall instead.

RaidenBlack22h ago

lol, Deathloop came from Prey: Mooncrash idea

Unknown_Gamer579410h ago

To everyone who cheered MS’s acquisitions, we told you so…

Inverno9h ago

Those people will just argue that Arkane Austin and Tango would've been shut down either way.

MrBaskerville8h ago

Zenimax allready put them in a tight spot by demanding them to do a multiplayer title. So it's not unlikely, considering how bad the game performed. They didn't stand a chance. MS had the money to save them and to correct Zenimax' mistakes.

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