Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty

"While the majority of Xbox 360 owners continue to have a great experience with their console, we are aware that a very small percentage of our customers have reported receiving an error that displays 'E74' on their screen."

So says Microsoft as it extends its warranty support to cover the error in question. We assume that the happy Xbox 360 owners have more than one console between them. We're also not being befuddled here by the use of 'percentage' of customers as opposed to 'number' of customers.

Anyway, the company - according to its support site - has investigated the issue and has "determined that the E74 error message can indicate the general hardware failure that is associated with three flashing red lights error on the console."

Find out how right here. You'll also be pleased to know that "Microsoft will refund to customers the amount paid for an out of warranty repair due to a general hardware failure associated with the e74 error message. Those customers should automatically receive the refund within 4-12 weeks, and no additional action by customers should be necessary."

Well, that's better than not doing anything at all about it.