Xbox 360 failure rates are reportedly down to PS3 levels, just as the generation comes to a close

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Stinky said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:

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RROD affected a little over 50% (Before the Slim) of the consoles WW at one point. That is an epidemic, which by definition is a temporary affliction that spreads far off affecting numerous people. 

My comment was reflecting on the assumption of some that the RRoD inflated sales figures, which isn't backed up by historic software sales.

A lot of people who have "assumed" those things have friends who have forked out the money for another 360 to keep in touch with friends and game when they ran out of warranty. I have friends who had warranties that ran out as well and bought 360's that eventually died only to . The used game market thrived on the sales of refurbished 360's. Don't believe me? Call a store called Play N Trade which exists across the US. They'll tell you about the 360.  They are like Gamestop but actually repair the consoles. I've had three 360's, and only forked out my money for it twice. I have friends who have bought refurbished models at Gamestop or new models.  Where I live my Gamestop refuses to take older 360's models.