Xbox One Xbox One Hardware Problems Update

[spark_777]

There's more news incoming about the hardware problems of the Xbox One.

According to IBTIMES, the disc drive problems that's been affecting a small number of XB1 owners seems to be more common than previously believed. The problem's increasing and now, reports have come in that some owners are suffering long installation times. As IBTIMES says:

It's been a disappointing few days for some of the first buyers of the just-launched Xbox One, with some gamers unable to play due to a broken disc drive and others finding painfully long install times. While the disc drive was first believed to be a limited problem, more reports of the same issue have surfaced. There's no quick fix for that, but gamers experiencing long install times may be in luck. Kotaku is reporting the Xbox One broken disc drive, dubbed "Disc Drive of Doom" by the site, may be more common than previously believed. The article's author, Jason Schreier, says he received more than 150 emails from Xbox One owners experiencing a broken disc drive. Common experiences include being unable to play games and hearing a loud grinding noise. Schreier notes other gaming publications have reported on a similar problem and a call for any PS4 hardware issues returned a few dozen responses in the same time frame.

As for the slow install time, an Xbox support forum agent recommends disconnecting the Xbox One from the network, powering off the console and re-installing the game while not connected to the network. Some users have reported being unable to install the day one patch, with it failing at a rate of 79 percent. In the forum thread, some users recommend updating via a USB while others are reporting the same issue even after contacting Xbox support.

I'm really hoping this isn't going to be a very big problem for everybody, especially for those who are about to buy an Xbox One. A million-sold consoles is nice for me but hearing these problems is beginning to diminish my desires for an Xbox One. I am hopeful Microsoft can solve this one, and hopefully, the Xbox One can succeed. I'm happy, of course, that many of you here at the forums are reporting that your console is working swiftly. Good to know.

Source: ibtimes.com

 

[PB7]

I'm hoping they can figure this out with an update. I know some people are beginning to report their Kinects are starting to fizz out as well. Luckily mine is still okay.

 

[bifftape]

I'm really hoping this isn't going to be a very big problem for everybody, especially for those who are about to buy an Xbox One. A million-sold consoles is nice for me but hearing these problems is beginning to diminish my desires for an Xbox One. I am hopeful Microsoft can solve this one, and hopefully, the Xbox One can succeed. I'm happy, of course, that many of you here at the forums are reporting that your console is working swiftly. Good to know.

I think anyone who gets a console at launch ought to be well aware of the circumstances. The hardware is hardly ever perfect coming out of the gate. It sucks, and I'm sure a lot of people are disappointed, but that's just the reality of it. It's why I'm waiting.

 

[Jedioutcast]

Yeah, unfortunately, that is something early adapters face getting the system on day one. I'm sure things will be resolved soon.

J

 

[thedoodseven]

Oh man, long installation problems now? I'm hoping Microsoft can resolve this one right away. I don't want to end up with an Xbox One that gives me all these problems. No way! But I'm sure Microsoft can do something.