Microsoft has been sued for violation of consumer protection laws for continuing to sell the Xbox 360 despite being aware the hardware is (allegedly) likely to suffer the Red Rings of Death and fail. "Microsoft cannot deny that the console has a problem, after all it has extended the warranty on all units to cover the general hardware failure indicated by those three flashing red lights for a full three years.

One thing that Microsoft will not do, however, is come clean with the exact size of the problem, although some analysts estimate this to possibly be as high as 15 percent. In many cases, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo will charge over $150 USD for repairs to your video game system. If you have ever shipped your video game system to Microsoft, Nintendo or Sony in the past for repairs, or you visited your local video game retailer, undoubtedly you have found that you are just a 'number' on a long list of pending repair orders.

Looks like even the Elite version of the Xbox 360 is not free from the red rings of death. A good thing is to take advice and direction from XBox 360 users just like yourself who got just as frustrated as you are but who also have experience in electronics repair. A few dollars for their troubles and you can have proven, permanent, safe, and easy instructions for fixing your own XBox 360 right now and fast. If it just doesn't work, get your money back for the manual and send your XBox 360 to microsoft or your local booked-up repair center like you were already planning to do.

Presently, they are all that's available and more than enough to get your XBox 360 running permanantly. If you didn't already know it, Microsoft has admitted that there are some serious flaws in this product and Xbox 360 system repair is needed. This has caused more and more people to send their consoles out for an Xbox 360 system fix, and the repair centers are simply too overloaded which makes wait times last up to a month or more. So, if you are experiencing this dilemma and want your Xbox 360 up and running without having to send it away then you are in luck.

First of all, realize there are lot's of stories, blogs, and other free remedies floating around the net about how to fix Xbox 360 system but alot of them will just end up damaging your Xbox 360. However, there are legitimate manuals that can be purchased and downloaded which are written by experienced Xbox 360 repair people that have proven methods and real guarantees for quick and easy fixes in times as little as an hour or less. Being hesitant about actually taking apart an Xbox 360 may not be a problem since many fixes do not even involve disassembly.

These become permanent fixes for the Xbox 360 and worries about break-downs happening again are vanished. Many people have reported using such Xbox 360 system repair guides and actually getting their Xbox 360 back in working order in under an hour. This certainly seems faster than the alternative turnaround times and expenses by going through the Microsoft repair Xbox 360 system plan. All at home xbox 360 system repair manuals are presently available for under $40.