Firmware Update May Break Your Old Xbox 360 [UPDATE]

[turtlewearsahat]

"Clarification time! The console replacement plan that is the subject of some of todays headlines is related to a previous update, NOT the system update that has been in public beta and will be deployed shortly.

The new disc format that is part of the beta has been rigorously tested across all Xbox 360 models and there are no known compatibility issues.

Hope that clears a few things up."

Source: Larry Hryb's blog (The Director of Programming for Xbox Live).

 

[Quiet Stranger]

I still have my 360 Pro (a thank you) and it still runs perfectly. So if my 360 craps out on me, I will get a free Slim? That'd be great!!!

 

[Snotnarok]

Amazing, another reason to hate modern consoles. I've had more fun and less frustration with my PS2, Genesis and SNES than I have with the newer consoles in the past 6 months.

 

[similar.squirrel]

Sweet. Must try and connect to live tomorrow, see if I won..

 

[Dalek Caan]

Dam, you here first, but this is true as told by Major Nelson. Now I can play Overrun on Ref Dead Undead.

 

[punipunipyo]

wow, they didn't need hackers to screw up their costumer relation.... I kinda feel bad for Microsoft...

 

[AbsoluteVirtue18]

Yeah, I just tried to play a bunch of games on my Xbox and they all "Can't Be Read."

This is bullcrap.

 

[Caligulove]

"The update caused some consoles to face disc error messages, claiming the inserted disc is "unreadable" or "unsupported" -- an unforeseen and unwelcome side-effect."

So... Xbox owners should prepare for unforeseen consequences?
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[Danpascooch]

wow, they didn't need hackers to screw up their costumer relation.... I kinda feel bad for Microsoft...

screw up? Are you kidding? I'm assuming you didn't actually read the article, every affected customer gets a FREE 250gigabyte 360 SLIM!

Everyone here is praying it bricks their 360

 

[Snake Plissken]

Wait, wait, wait...I already have a bricked 360 from a LOOOOOONG time ago that has the disc read error. Think If I hook it up and download the update they'll give me a free 360?

 

[rated]

lol i still have one of the first xboxes come on up dat

 

[Sonic Doctor]

I love how everyone with old Xbox 360s they don't use any more are now thinking "It's free 250GB Slim time!".

Well, one of my friends has an old Arcade model with just a 20GB drive. He has been complaining lately about not having enough space. He doesn't have a cable internet connection at home, so he only gets to use Live when he goes to our friends houses that that do have connections. I should call him and tell him to come on up to see if his will brick if it gives his the update, so he can get the free one with the 250GB drive.

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I would say this is the first time I have ever wished that my console would break down for because of something like this.

Though I doubt mine will, it is a 120GB Elite, I want a new one because even with the 120GBs I am running out of space.

Please Lord, let this update break my Xbox. =P

 

[Sonic Doctor]

Yeah, I just tried to play a bunch of games on my Xbox and they all "Can't Be Read."

This is bullcrap.

Well according to the article, go to Microsoft support and tell them, and you get a new 250GB Slim for free. Unless yours didn't get broken by this update.

I would check with Microsoft if I were you.

Heck, I'm wishing mine will brick from this, because I would like to get a free new Slim with giant hard drive.

 

[Elijin]

I looked into it more, and can this topic be updated?

Namely, this -> http://majornelson.com/2011/05/18/clearing-up-some-confusion

The firmware update is an old update, not the upcoming update, which was just speculation on the part of news sites. So if your xbox works now, the update which has the rolling update 19th-30th, will not harm your xbox.

If you already have existing issues with your xbox not reading discs, this affects you, and you should email them to see if you're eligable.

So in short, and capslock'd, for the people who just skim things,

THE NEW UPDATE WILL NOT HARM YOUR XBOX.
THIS IS AN OLDER ISSUE WHICH MS ARE ADDRESSING.

If this new information could be updated in the news post, that would be awesome!

 

[Nexus4]

Cmon, 360 break goddammit! I want a free upgrade

 

[Quiet Stranger]

Wait wait wait....can someone tell me, (or guesstimate) I have a Xbox 360 Pro and i'm getting Duke Nukem Forever soon......I don't want it to brick RIGHT when I pop in Duke Nukem Forever!! That would SUCK!!


EDIT: Also do you think they might send a free Data transfer cable as well??? That'd be nice

 

[Johnnyallstar]

But my xbox already did this 2 fucking times before and I bought 2 new fucking xboxs.
/rage /cry.

I don't think it was from an official firmware update, though.

I kinda with mine was effected, though. My disk tray has been acting all buggy. But back to LA Noir!

 

[Fappy]

If only my Xbox survived long enough for this to happen DX

Well, a few Best Buy gift cards work too I guess.

 

[DirgeNovak]

TO THE GARAGE! Papa needs a new 360 for uni!

I feel kinda dirty now. I really shouldn't be hoping my console is bricked.

Update: Dammit. Why do you choose to be loyal and faithful now? What happened to my RRODing console of last year? What happened to that guy?

I first read "TO THE GARBAGE" and it made me laugh.
OT: Aahh, firmware updates. Fucking with people's free time since 2005.