MS explains Xbox 360 replacement procedure regarding XGD3

[seanpr92]

Microsoft has confirmed it will replace Xbox 360 consoles which are not compatible with the imminent Xbox 360 firmware update - scheduled to begin rolling out to consoles tomorrow.
"Following a recent update to our system software, we have become aware of an issue that is preventing a very small number of Xbox 360 owners from playing retail game discs," Microsoft said.
"This issue manifests itself a as a unique 'disc unreadable' or 'disc unsupported' error on the screen. We are also able to detect this issue over Xbox LIVE and are pro-actively reaching out to customers that may be impacted to replace their console."
Xbox 360 users who experience these symptoms should contact MS at xbox.com.
Broken consoles will be replaced with an Xbox 360 S with a 250GB hard drive

 

[Corona]

I havent got that email yet for my 60gb pro that is still in warranty. hope i get one

 

[seanpr92]

i actually dont think its a bug thing but rather to kill off non ap2.5 drives

 

[Corona]

i actually dont think its a bug thing but rather to kill off non ap2.5 drives

ya stupid protection. theyd still work but who can pass up this offer

 

[InsaneNutter]

i actually dont think its a bug thing but rather to kill off non ap2.5 drives

Its only some very old 360's that have drives which do not support AP2.5. If his console his console was 60GB Pro from 2009 it will likely be a Lite-On 74850C, 83850C or 93450C, depending when it was manufactured. All do AP 2.5 anyway.

 

[Dark Scyth]

I was thinking about sending them a message as a few of my games don't work now and some now take 20+ seconds to pick up.

 

[Lewie4]

Any idea what mobo or disk tray these will be for?

 

[seanpr92]

no way to tell i guess unless you update as it says its detected by live wich im guessing triggers an email

 

[Rick]

if my console starts acting up i guess they have to deal with it having some console mods lol
-12v fan mod
-back of 360 cut off(fan part)

 

[seanpr92]

this update could make second hand hardware sales fall because it makes it a guessing game lol

 

[Skeven]

Hell, I hope my old shit console qualifies for this. I went for the early Pro consoles and don't even have an HDMI port

 

[seanpr92]

looks like kotaku and everywhere went crazy this was actually for the beta participants they said this via twitter

This is related to a previous update, not the upcoming release that has been in beta.

 

[Slaz]

In our household, we have 3 Xboxes running:

1: Xenon, manufactured in 2005, without Opus replacement.
2: Zephyr/Falcon, manufactured in 2007, not sure which mobo exactly because it had a replacement.
3: Jasper, manufactured in 2009 (if I'm correct).

Not sure about the drives for each of them, haven't opened them.

Which of the three do you think has the best chance to become black and shiny?

 

[Corona]

In our household, we have 3 Xboxes running:

1: Xenon, manufactured in 2005, without Opus replacement.
2: Zephyr/Falcon, manufactured in 2007, not sure which mobo exactly because it had a replacement.
3: Jasper, manufactured in 2009 (if I'm correct).

Not sure about the drives for each of them, haven't opened them.

Which of the three do you think has the best chance to become black and shiny?

i have a couple pros and no emails. i think the emails.go out tommorow. hope im chosen cuz i hate the ft xboxs

 

[Rick]

looks like kotaku and everywhere went crazy this was actually for the beta participants they said this via twitter

This is related to a previous update, not the upcoming release that has been in beta.

if the old drives wont work with the update that comes out tomorrow,they will probably get a email if not a email then a bunch of calls to tech support

 

[Rick]

Xbox Live's Major Nelson » Clearing up some confusion

Clearing up some confusion

Clarification time! The console replacement plan that is the subject of some of today’s 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.

 

[Deleted member 14461]

i have an arcade (2009) would i have to add my 60GB HDD If I Wanted To upgrade? or just what the console came with

 

[seanpr92]

none it was all a confusion major nelson confirmed

 

[Safinn]

My console does not read assassins creed brotherhood and black ops.. Reads every other game I have. I think I might have this problem but no email...

 

[Slaz]

If you are on Xbox LIVE it is said they are able to detect the problem and send you the email.

But remember that there are more disc drive issues around on Xbox 360.

If you get lots of disc unreadables, 'Mixed media disc' messages on games, or scratches on discs, etc. And you are still under warranty, just contact MS to have that fixed up. Unfortunately, they'll not give away new Xbox Slim's for that though.