| Xbox and Xbox 360 Repairs | What Are The Costs? |
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| Games - Computer Games |
| Written by Toby Johns |
| Monday, 01 June 2009 08:28 |
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Irrespective of whether you own the Xbox or the Xbox 360, the cost of repairing them is something few games like to think about. Of course, while most people now own the latest Xbox 360, there are still thousands of people who've chosen to stick with the older version for one reason or another. However, no matter which one you have, both these console systems encounter problems from time to time, whether it's the hard drive failing, or whether the console is suddenly not able to read any game discs.
Irrespective of whether you own the Xbox or the Xbox 360, the cost of repairing them is something few games like to think about. Of course, while most people now own the latest Xbox 360, there are still thousands of people who've chosen to stick with the older version for one reason or another. However, no matter which one you have, both these console systems encounter problems from time to time, whether it's the hard drive failing, or whether the console is suddenly not able to read any game discs. Essentially, it's difficult to say how much repairs will cost without knowing which console you have, For example, it's virtually impossible for any of the original to still be under warranty and this of course means you'll have to cover the costs yourself. This doesn't necessary apply to all Xbox 360 consoles because there may well be many which are still under warranty, in which case you can return it to Microsoft for repairs or a replacement. While I certainly don't want to be the person who delivers bad news, if your Xbox 360 warranty has expired, you can expect a hefty bill for any repairs, should you decide to return it to the manufacturer. In fact, you can expect repairs to cost in the region of $180 and then on top of that, you'll have to pay all the shipping charges as well, which will push the total repair costs to over $200. Of course, after having spent $300 or more in the first place when you bought the console, the last thing you want, is an addition outlay of $200. From the time you send your console away, to the time you get it back, is of course something you'll also be concerned about. As I'm sure many gamers can attest to, you'd be doing yourself a favor by not believing the manufacturer when they say it takes four to six weeks. Instead, to avoid disappointment, rather expect it to take six to nine months due to numerous delays which are for the most part common. The bottom line is, is it really worth so much of your time and money? On a more positive note, by employing a little DIY, both systems can be repaired. In fact, a vast amount of work has been put into compiling lists of solutions which cover almost every conceivable problem which one could encounter. Further more, these lists are unique to the system for which they are intended, and each list is compiled in a step by step format. Of course, the fact you'll need to spend some time doing the repairs yourself could be considered as being bad news. Unfortunately though, unless you willing to do so, you'll simply have to endure some of the problems mentioned above. Considering all the complaints people have with regards to sending their consoles away for repairs, I personally feel the DIY approach is best. About the Author: Contributing writer, Toby Johns, provides Xbox 360 gaming news, market analysis, and consumer product reviews at the Xbox 360 Repair Cost site. Toby supports the Xbox 360 Repair Guide as the definitive DIY instruction manual for repairing your Xbox 360 in less than an hour...guaranteed. |