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Damnit MS!!!

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:50 am
by Guest
I got this email...

MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES POWER CORD REPLACEMENT FOR XBOX

Dear Xbox Customer:

I am writing to provide you with information about a free power cord replacement program for Xbox.

Microsoft has chosen to replace the power cords on Xbox consoles manufactured before October 23, 2003. Our records indicate that you may own one of these consoles.

We are providing replacement power cords because component failure in a small number of consoles - fewer than 1 in 10,000 - has caused burning inside the console or melting of the power cord where it connects to the console.

Microsoft has designed the replacement power cords to protect you and your Xbox from these component failures and a potential fire hazard.

Check the manufacture date on the bottom of your console. No action is necessary if your console was manufactured on or after October 23, 2003.

If your console was manufactured before October 23, 2003, go to www.xbox.com and click on Power Cord Replacement for Xbox to get a free replacement power cord. If you are unable to access this website, please call 866-271-0450.

Your new cord should arrive in two to four weeks. Until you receive and install your replacement power cord, turn off your Xbox when it?s not in use.

We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Robbie Bach
Senior Vice President, Home & Entertainment Division
Microsoft Corporation

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:34 pm
by palmboy5
haha how could they huh? im pretty sure mine is recent enough (bought in december 2004)

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 2:14 pm
by DiGiTyDarKMaN
mines already on the way submitted my info a few days ago

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 4:38 pm
by Guest
mines made in 2004 something, but still. those idiots lol

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 4:48 pm
by palmboy5
whats even worse is dragon uses email! :shock:

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 7:18 pm
by Directive
I saw that on MSNBC last week. I don't usually play console games, but when I do it's ether my wife's PS2 or my Brother's PS2. It's what they wanted. Personally, when I was younger, I played Nentendo, so if I did get one it would be that.

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 7:29 pm
by palmboy5
ur wife games? T_T sounds interesting XD

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 8:39 am
by 2005
PS2 1 Xbox 0

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 11:43 am
by Guest
lol

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 11:46 am
by palmboy5
2005 wrote:PS2 1 Xbox 0
WHACK! its a power cable. something wrong with the PC inside THEN you pride ur lil celeron based 300MHz box.

Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 8:04 pm
by 2005
The power doesnt matter, if you like the games i dont care if it has a ka gillion mhz. Enjoyment wins not power, you cant do anything with it other then play games.

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:00 am
by neuralmop
Yes. Remember when I was still a big fan of Quake? That didn't take much processing power at all.

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:00 pm
by Q12321
MegaMan3.

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 4:11 pm
by palmboy5
tetris!

Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:01 am
by DiGiTyDarKMaN
Your order for a Xbox Replacement Cord has shipped.
Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery. While you are waiting for the new cord to arrive, turn off your console whenever it is unattended. Please install the new cord when you receive it.
Thank you,
The Xbox Team