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Microsoft Refuses To Honor A Paid Extended Warranty

Torrence Davis of The Bitbag writes, "A few weeks ago I received an email from Robert, a frustrated Xbox 360 owner. He was frustrated because he had paid $59.90 for an extended warranty but Microsoft would not honor it to fix his Xbox 360. He didn't have a RROD, he had some video issues. The warranty department seemed idiotic as you will read in his letter that he sent to me and other gaming websites. I've contacted Microsoft myself to no avail. The Bitbag is too small for them to be of concern. So now, as I promised, I'm bringing this issue out in the public in the hopes that someone at Microsoft will help Robert."

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lokiroo4205619d ago

He is one in how many, MS doesnt care that got their money already.

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locos855619d ago

After this and all those RRODs, and Vista why do people keep supporting this sh*tty company.

mastiffchild5619d ago

I can honestly say that when I was in the throes of sending back my 360 elite time and again(each time it took longer to return)my opinion of Microsoft was hammered way down. I got the 360 as it was the first HD console but ended up getting shot after 7 in 6 months. That they do this to one consumer is no shock and it says loads about gamers that they keep this I'm alright Jack attitude as long as they aren't the ones having issues with hardware. Looking at it now it seems plain that rushing out a console without enough QC or design time was a calculated business strategy designed to help get Sony prioritised developers over to their side OR go multi plat-but at who's expense? Us, the the poor gamers looking for fun and quality experiences that was who and they've been more than forgiven by those who haven't had these problems which is sad for the state of the industry as well as the plight of punters. If you aren't a dev to be courted MS don't care at all(not that Sony are saints by any means but the cold way Microsoft conducted this whole affair is a new level-the 360 must be the highest failing electronic consumer good never to get a mass recall). When it worked I loved it but it got too much for me feeling I was supporting a huge company that treated people like this on a repeated basis just to wrangle even more cash out of the world.

Rant over-but I do think we should be more united about things like this no matter where our lopyalties lie(for instance I get no pleasure from hearing another bad customer relations story about MS) and hope they get their house in order, make the console war a clean one that doesn't use gamers in order for one side to gain an advantage.

Th3 Chr0nic5619d ago

why would you write a check out to "Xbox 360" that to me indicates this guy isnt of the highest IQ tier and that his handwriting is the level of a 5th grader using one of those huge giant pencils. or was that a crayon.
I have never heard of someone buying something from a store and writing the check out to the product they are purchasing.

Picture buying a new car and writing the check out to "mustang"

tordavis5619d ago

I have a warranty form here and it says to make the check payable to ‘XBOX 360′.

Everyone who owns an Xbox 360 knows you can buy an extended warranty directly from Microsoft.

Since when is handwriting a litmus test for intelligence?

Th3 Chr0nic5619d ago

my bad i didnt know they indicated to do that, just seems odd writing a check to such a name. as far as the writing goes it just looks very not legit to write with huge block letters on something like a check.

SixAmpFuze5619d ago

Its possible it was just mishandled by of of the $2 an hour retards like in ever other company. He has the proof so some thing must be done.

To the Peeps Hating on MS Im sure this isnt something they tell people to do and its not a reason to bash a company.Its just dealing with retards on the phone who dont give a Sh!t is the problem.

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Chatting Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered with Suda51

CGM Writes: While we were over at PAX East, we were able to sit down with Goichi Suda (Suda51) and talk about the upcoming remaster of Shadows of the Damned

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Remembering Medal Of Honor: The Forgotten Master Of WW2 Games

Ibrahim from eXputer: "The Medal of Honor franchise was once the crown jewel of FPS war games, later defeated by the tides of time and poor development."

banger882d ago

They tried to turn it into Call of Duty and it killed it off. They should reboot it and go back to it's roots. But they'd ruin it with online-only/multiplayer style bullshit so why bother? I have very fond memories of these games, but this series can stay dead as far as I'm concerned.

FPS_D3TH16h ago

Was literally just thinking of this game the other week with the secret nut cracker mission and the shooting Bismarck dog lmao. Loved these games as a kid

PrecursorOrb14h ago(Edited 14h ago)

I wish they’d remake warfighter

Strictly for the campaign

The_Hooligan14h ago

I have fond memories of playing the Medal of Honor Breakthrough MP Demo. It had two maps and custom servers. Living on campus, I had it downloaded on one of the PC Lab servers so I could access it on any computer at the university. Joined a clan and made friends that I still keep in touch with today.

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“Dead Island 2” has just dropped its second expansion (“SoLA”) for PC and consoles

"Deep Silver, Dambuster Studios, and PLAION are today very happy and excited to announce that they have just released the second expansion (“SoLA”) for "Dead Island 2" (the said expansion is availableright now for PC and consoles via digital stores)." - Jonas Ek, TGG.