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Zach: I said "or at least not from The Warehouse." because EB games will replace it instantly if it brakes (under warranty)
dan:Ok, so you have to buy the extended warranty? Would The Warehouse extended warranty do the same? I didn't buy it though because I thought my one year warranty would replace it or I could get it repaired under the 3 year warranty afterwards.Zach: I said "or at least not from The Warehouse." because EB games will replace it instantly if it brakes (under warranty)
Dont think so, unless you bought the EB games branded extended warranty. my 360 has broke 2 times, bought from EB, didnt buy the EB warranty, had to go back to Micro$oft for repair.
MrPink: Is it common for xbox's to have fault?Yes it is. I have four friends with them and they have all either had 3 red lights, scratched discs making them unplayable and just not reading unscratched discs.
garvani: And thats why i got the 5 year extended warranty from harvey norman when i brought my elite.. lols.. i realise the 360 wont be around for 5 years but for an extra $150 on the buy price you would be a fool not to do it..
I disagree. Those extended warranties are a waste of money (the are basically pure profit to the retailer). It seems that if the xbox breaks even after 1 year time frame (especially if a lot of units are doing the same) it would seem that it was not of acceptable quality (i.e. durable - last for a reasonable time). I wouldn't consider an $800 console that only lasts 2 years to be a reasonable length of time.
Also, from the Consumer Affairs website, The Act requires the retailer who supplied the goods to sort out any problems. This means a retailer can not tell you to take the problem to the manufacturer. You can choose whether to seek a remedy for the problem from the trader or the manufacturer.
gazza27: I always follow the rule that extended warranties are NEVER worth it. They're always a rip-off and the CGA will cover you for a bit longer than the manufacturer's warranty eg. it will most likely cover you beyond one year, perhaps up to two or three if you're very lucky, as it will cover the good for a reasonable lifespan. You don't expect to be buying a new 360 every year and the CGA will make sure you don't.
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