Xbox 360 Extended Warranty

[MrBear5587]

Hey.

Got my Xbox 360 (first console ever) last Thursday. Been playing GTA IV on it fine, no problems what-so-ever.

It's a Falcon chipset, and has the better Benq DVD drive.

I received a flyer in the box offering an additional 2 years warranty (for all issues, not just RROD) from Microsoft for just under ?60.

I can't seem to decide whether it's worth me doing so or not.

I assume if I have a problem in the first 12 months (whether it's RRoD, or something else), it'll be fixed free of charge, but after the 12 months, MS will only fix RRoD free (for 36 months).. but if I take out the extended warranty, then any issue is covered for 36 months. Is this correct?

Is there anybody who's taken this warranty out and had an issue receiving support after the 12 months? Is the support of a good standard?

Am I likely to benefit by taking the warranty out, or is it probably just going to be a waste of money.. obviously I know this depends on whether the console fails, but with it being one of the newer units (Manufactured March 2008, Team FDOU) there's presumably a much lower chance of it failing?

I'm adding a poll to this, so please vote.

Thanks for your input:))

[TheElite]

I had this same dilemma, but thought that if my 360 does ever die out of warranty, and it's not a RROD, I'll get it if I need it at that time. ;)

[MrBear5587]

AFAIK you can't.

On the leaflet it says there are 10 days to post it from the purchase date.

[TheElite]

No?!? :o Really?

Damn. I wasn't aware of that. :/

[magik]

No?!? :o Really?

Damn. I wasn't aware of that. :/

If you're still under the standard warranty (either 90 days or 1 year depending on your country), you can still purchase the extended warranty.

I say it is definitely worth it. Even though their customer support is ****-poor, it's still a good reassurance that you have a 'free' exchange should you ever need it.

[richardsim7]

My friend bought hers a few weeks ago, and it's beginning to fail reading discs, so yeah, I'd say get it :p

-Rich-

[MrBear5587]

Thanks for the replies/votes!

I am indeed going to take out the warranty. Will be getting the letter in the post in the next couple of days.

Still.. let's hope I don't have to use it..!

[flyingroof]

I've got that also (im within the 10 days)... surely the 1 year warranty is enough? I know for sure i would buy a PS3 if my 360 broke after the free years warranty?