Now, Microsoft has taken what it likely hopes is the conclusive step in repairing a damaged quality reputation with the gaming community and satisfying existing Xbox 360 owners, including those who have already faced hardware issues as well as those who fear they still might. As of today, the company has retroactively extended the machine's warranty from the included 90 days of coverage to a full year. All Xbox 360 owners now possess a warranty that covers system problems for the first year following purchase. As a result, any owners who were forced to pay for repairs within a year of purchasing the system will automatically receive a refund by mail in approximately ten weeks.

Xbox 360 owners who experience problems during their warranty period are encouraged to contact Xbox support. Let's hope our buddy Silent Wolf gets a fatty check.