While Microsoft seems to be in the clear on the 'red ring of death' issue which struck initial batches of Xbox 360s, a video problem with the console seems to be on the increase.
"According to data collected by Joystiq as well as Google Trends, there's been a steady rise in reports and discussion of the so-called E74 error on Xbox 360 consoles since August of last year," reads a worrying report on Slashdot this week.
Related to video
"The E74 error is related to video problems caused by either a faulty AV connector or, more often, a loosened ANA/HANA scaling chip.
"This is not the first time the Xbox 360 has experienced technical issues; in recent years many people have complained about scratched discs and over-heating consoles — the 'red ring of death'."
TechRadar has contacted Microsoft for further comment on this issue. Stay tuned for updates.
Via Slashdot
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kevcal
March 23rd 2009
1. My son's had this problem at 10 months old (Amazon replaced it on supplying an MS reference) and I think it is very common..
I wonder if Microsoft should make this subject to a 3 year warranty as well..? This 4 month old replacement xbox has now (once) exhibited the red ring of death last week, but this hasn't recurred (yet).. I guess it's on its way out.
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