[Eddie @ Dec 8th 2006 6:40PM]

I couldn't disagree with you more on this one, Jon.

This problem was directly caused by Microsoft. This is a fairly large problem. I know quite a few people who had their Xbox's bricked.

For example:

Would you like it if someone sold you a computer, then 2 months later, someone forcefully updated your computer, and this update made your computer unusable. Then, that someone who installed the "update" said that you had to give them money for them to fix it for you.

How would you like it?

[brian @ Dec 8th 2006 6:47PM]

Eddie,
I had thought that he had modded his 360. That would void any warranty.

Even if he is right.... FIVE MIL?!?! Someone's a tad greedy this holiday season.....

[rainking187 @ Dec 8th 2006 9:45PM]

"For example:

Would you like it if someone sold you a computer, then 2 months later, someone forcefully updated your computer, and this update made your computer unusable. Then, that someone who installed the "update" said that you had to give them money for them to fix it for you."

Yeah, that's essentially extortion. And to the people saying it's not that widespread, it doesn't matter. If Microsoft damaged just one console with their upgrade and then refused to fix it they're in the wrong. If this lawsuit does get thrown out though it'll be for the ridiculous $5 mil thing.