Rumor Department: Xbox 360 owner sues MS over Fall Update
Hell has no fury than an Xbox fan boy scorned! That is, if REDRUM6622 isn’t kidding around with the class action suit he filed against Microsoft over Xbox Live’s Fall Update.
In October 31, MS released a free system update that offered more than 85 new features and enhancements, including support for native 1080p games and movies, faster Arcade game list display times, and more video playback options. That was the plan. But plans don’t always go smoothly. Do they ever?
Shortly after Xbox owners downloaded the Fall Update, complaints started sprouting like fungi on a wet athlete’s foot. Some reported consoles conking out after the fall update when they have a flashed drive. Some claim random system freezing in the middle of games. Others cried “bricked.” In fact, buzz went around that the Fall Update was designed to brick modded Xbox 360.
We don’t know what hellish experience REDRUM6622 went through to take it this far but it must have been pretty bad. According to the post. REDRUM6622 filed a class action complaint for:
- Breach of contract
- Violation of Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86)
- Negligence
The summary of claims reads:
- This is a class action against Microsoft and its affiliates for Breach of Contract, violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act (CPA) (RCW 19.86) and, alternatively, Negligence. Plaintiff brings this action on behalf of himself and all other persons who experienced hardware problems with their Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming consoles following installation of MicrosoftÂ’s Fall 2006 Update for the Xbox 360.
Unfortunately, our knowledge of law comes purely from watching “Law and Order” so we’re not in a position to say if REDRUM6622 is really out for blood or just venting steam. We can only update you on further developments about it. And as they say on “Law and Order”: stay tuned.
Via Team Xbox
Hell has no fury than an Xbox fan boy scorned! That is, if REDRUM6622 isn’t kidding around with the class action suit he filed against Microsoft over Xbox Live’s Fall Update.
In October 31, MS released a free system update that offered more than 85 new features and enhancements, including support for native 1080p games and movies, faster Arcade game list display times, and more video playback options. That was the plan. But plans don’t always go smoothly. Do they ever?
Shortly after Xbox owners downloaded the Fall Update, complaints started sprouting like fungi on a wet athlete’s foot. Some reported consoles conking out after the fall update when they have a flashed drive. Some claim random system freezing in the middle of games. Others cried “bricked.” In fact, buzz went around that the Fall Update was designed to brick modded Xbox 360.
We don’t know what hellish experience REDRUM6622 went through to take it this far but it must have been pretty bad. According to the post. REDRUM6622 filed a class action complaint for:
- Breach of contract
- Violation of Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86)
- Negligence
The summary of claims reads:
- This is a class action against Microsoft and its affiliates for Breach of Contract, violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act (CPA) (RCW 19.86) and, alternatively, Negligence. Plaintiff brings this action on behalf of himself and all other persons who experienced hardware problems with their Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming consoles following installation of MicrosoftÂ’s Fall 2006 Update for the Xbox 360.
Unfortunately, our knowledge of law comes purely from watching “Law and Order” so we’re not in a position to say if REDRUM6622 is really out for blood or just venting steam. We can only update you on further developments about it. And as they say on “Law and Order”: stay tuned.
Via Team Xbox
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