Firmware Update May Break Your Old Xbox 360 [UPDATE]

[V TheSystem V]

When does the Firmware update come up? It hasn't come up for me, which is starting to scare me because LA Noire is on its way here...

 

[Jaebird]

I have yet to see an update of any kind for my Xbox 360. So, is this just a forewarning?

 

[Worgen]

Ive never been so annoyed that my 360 is working fine

 

[Dogstile]

Nicely done Microsoft

For most its just an update, for the few it affects its a new 360. Sweet

This is exactly what i'm thinking. I hope to god mine bricks. I barely use it anyway and its prime time to upgrade for FREE

 

[No_Remainders]

Anyone able to tell when this update is out?

I haven't been asked for any kind of update in a few months.

 

[Jabberwock xeno]

I haven't been prompted to update my firmware yet...?

Nor have I.

 

[Archemetis]

My 360 has been pretty reliable since I got it about 3 years ago...

Still, 200GB of space is significantly better than the 3GB I currently have left...

Well guess I should get the update, see what happens.

Though, I won't hold my breath, like I said my 360 has been nothing but reliable...

Although, from how the article is worded, it sounds like the update has already gone live, taken down and revised... So maybe we're not going to be part of those lucky few...

 

[Doclector]

Dammit, this makes me nervous. There's so little damn info! When did/will the patch happen? How old do they mean? How long will it take to get a replacement, will saves be transferable, so many questions, so few answers!

 

[GeorgW]

I just started my 360 and there was no update. What gives, I was hoping for it to break down!!

 

[Jamash]

I haven't gotten any messages of a firmware update. Just signed into live just fine, and didn't need to update anything. Is this firmware update automatic or something?

This update is only available to people who have signed up to the beta programme to test the new disc format, it hasn't been released to the public yet.

Dammit, this makes me nervous. There's so little damn info! When did/will the patch happen? How old do they mean? How long will it take to get a replacement, will saves be transferable, so many questions, so few answers!

If you have the type of console that would be affected by the update (when it's released to the public), then Microsoft will contact you to offer you a replacement.

They know exactly which models will be affected and can identify those consoles over X-Box Live, so there's no reason to be nervous.
By the time the update is released to the public all of the problematic consoles should have been replaced (with the exception of those people who don't connect their console to Live because they think plugging in a Ethernet cable costs $60 a year).

 

[Doclector]

I haven't gotten any messages of a firmware update. Just signed into live just fine, and didn't need to update anything. Is this firmware update automatic or something?

This update is only available to people who have signed up to the beta programme to test the new disc format, it hasn't been released to the public yet.

Dammit, this makes me nervous. There's so little damn info! When did/will the patch happen? How old do they mean? How long will it take to get a replacement, will saves be transferable, so many questions, so few answers!

If you have the type of console that would be affected by the update (when it's released to the public), then Microsoft will contact you to offer you a replacement.

They know exactly which models will be affected and can identify those consoles over X-Box Live, so there's no reason to be nervous.
By the time the update is released to the public all of the problematic consoles should have been replaced (with the exception of those people who don't connect their console to Live because they think plugging in a Ethernet cable costs $60 a year).

It's just i've got rough times ahead, and my xbox live friends are the only people i can depend on to help me through such times of crisis. If i'm left without that lifeline, my work will suffer and i can't afford that.

 

[SovietSecrets]

Hoping mine is one of the ones affected. Looking forward to find out with this update. Though I am sure I cant be that lucky.

I haven't gotten any messages of a firmware update. Just signed into live just fine, and didn't need to update anything. Is this firmware update automatic or something?

This update is only available to people who have signed up to the beta programme to test the new disc format, it hasn't been released to the public yet.

Dammit, this makes me nervous. There's so little damn info! When did/will the patch happen? How old do they mean? How long will it take to get a replacement, will saves be transferable, so many questions, so few answers!

If you have the type of console that would be affected by the update (when it's released to the public), then Microsoft will contact you to offer you a replacement.

They know exactly which models will be affected and can identify those consoles over X-Box Live, so there's no reason to be nervous.
By the time the update is released to the public all of the problematic consoles should have been replaced (with the exception of those people who don't connect their console to Live because they think plugging in a Ethernet cable costs $60 a year).

Any idea when the update goes public?

 

[Jamash]

Hoping mine is one of the ones affected. Looking forward to find out with this update. Though I am sure I cant be that lucky.

Spoiler

I haven't gotten any messages of a firmware update. Just signed into live just fine, and didn't need to update anything. Is this firmware update automatic or something?

This update is only available to people who have signed up to the beta programme to test the new disc format, it hasn't been released to the public yet.

Dammit, this makes me nervous. There's so little damn info! When did/will the patch happen? How old do they mean? How long will it take to get a replacement, will saves be transferable, so many questions, so few answers!

If you have the type of console that would be affected by the update (when it's released to the public), then Microsoft will contact you to offer you a replacement.

They know exactly which models will be affected and can identify those consoles over X-Box Live, so there's no reason to be nervous.
By the time the update is released to the public all of the problematic consoles should have been replaced (with the exception of those people who don't connect their console to Live because they think plugging in a Ethernet cable costs $60 a year).

Any idea when the update goes public?

Apparently it's being phased in between the 19th and 30th of May, from what I read on another site, but I don't know for sure.

 

[Irridium]

I haven't gotten any messages of a firmware update. Just signed into live just fine, and didn't need to update anything. Is this firmware update automatic or something?

This update is only available to people who have signed up to the beta programme to test the new disc format, it hasn't been released to the public yet.

Ah, alright then.

Dammit, this makes me nervous. There's so little damn info! When did/will the patch happen? How old do they mean? How long will it take to get a replacement, will saves be transferable, so many questions, so few answers!

If you have the type of console that would be affected by the update (when it's released to the public), then Microsoft will contact you to offer you a replacement.

They know exactly which models will be affected and can identify those consoles over X-Box Live, so there's no reason to be nervous.
By the time the update is released to the public all of the problematic consoles should have been replaced (with the exception of those people who don't connect their console to Live because they think plugging in a Ethernet cable costs $60 a year).

Wait, do you mean the update will replaced to be old-console friendly, or will they put out some sort of program for people to replace their consoles? Or something else?

 

[SovietSecrets]

Hoping mine is one of the ones affected. Looking forward to find out with this update. Though I am sure I cant be that lucky.

Spoiler

I haven't gotten any messages of a firmware update. Just signed into live just fine, and didn't need to update anything. Is this firmware update automatic or something?

This update is only available to people who have signed up to the beta programme to test the new disc format, it hasn't been released to the public yet.

Dammit, this makes me nervous. There's so little damn info! When did/will the patch happen? How old do they mean? How long will it take to get a replacement, will saves be transferable, so many questions, so few answers!

If you have the type of console that would be affected by the update (when it's released to the public), then Microsoft will contact you to offer you a replacement.

They know exactly which models will be affected and can identify those consoles over X-Box Live, so there's no reason to be nervous.
By the time the update is released to the public all of the problematic consoles should have been replaced (with the exception of those people who don't connect their console to Live because they think plugging in a Ethernet cable costs $60 a year).

Any idea when the update goes public?

Apparently it's being phased in between the 19th and 30th of May, from what I read on another site, but I don't know for sure.

All right thanks. Heres to hoping mine is one of those that are screwed. I have the Elite that came out in 07 so really hoping I am one of those.

 

[Steve the Pocket]

Bwahahahaha, silly console gamers

Bwahahahaha, silly fanboys trying to turn this into a flame war. Reported.

 

[Jamash]

Spoiler: snip

I haven't gotten any messages of a firmware update. Just signed into live just fine, and didn't need to update anything. Is this firmware update automatic or something?

This update is only available to people who have signed up to the beta programme to test the new disc format, it hasn't been released to the public yet.

Ah, alright then.

Dammit, this makes me nervous. There's so little damn info! When did/will the patch happen? How old do they mean? How long will it take to get a replacement, will saves be transferable, so many questions, so few answers!

If you have the type of console that would be affected by the update (when it's released to the public), then Microsoft will contact you to offer you a replacement.

They know exactly which models will be affected and can identify those consoles over X-Box Live, so there's no reason to be nervous.
By the time the update is released to the public all of the problematic consoles should have been replaced (with the exception of those people who don't connect their console to Live because they think plugging in a Ethernet cable costs $60 a year).

Wait, do you mean the update will replaced to be old-console friendly, or will they put out some sort of program for people to replace their consoles? Or something else?

From what I can gather from reading this story on different sites (some of which have worded the same thing differently) and trying to find the original source story, the beta testers uncovered the problem with the new DVD firmware that presumably affects only a certain model of 360 with a specific model of DVD drive, so Microsoft are looking at their records and contacting everyone with that type of 360 to offer a replacement.

I'm not entirely sure though, since I think one of the sites seems to have made two stories out of one occurrence (presenting the "contact Microsoft to replace your console" aspect of the story out of context as a separate story), so it's all a bit confusing.

 

[HitsWithStyxx]

I haven't been prompted to update my firmware yet...?

Nor have I.

They're doing it in 6 waves between the 19th and the 30th to "ensure a high quality deployment".

But yeah, I'ma jump on the wagon and hope my Xbox bricks

 

[Jumwa]

Always happy to see legitimate consumers suffer for the silly war on piracy.

No wait...