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E3 2009 - Nintendo Wii / NDSi

Kite — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:28:18 +0800

Lets put all Nintendo E3 2009 related info here

Microsoft 3RROD - 3 Years Warranty

Kite — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:09:17 +0800

Hi folks , I just come across Microsoft Website

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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. After investigating the issue, we have determined that the E74 error message can indicate the general hardware failure that is associated with three flashing red lights error on the console. As a result, we have decided to cover repairs related to the E74 error message under our three-year warranty program for certain general hardware failures that was announced in July 2007. We have already made improvements to the console that will reduce the likelihood of an occurrence of this issue. Detailed information related to the Xbox 360 warranty and resources for those who require repair can be found at www.xbox.com/support.

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. However, if a customer has not received a refund by July 1, 2009, the customer should visit www.xbox.com/support before November 1, 2009 for information on how to place a claim. All refund claims must be received on or before November 1, 2009.’ For more information about troubleshooting the E74 error message, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
941377 Your Xbox 360 console receives the error message E74

source -- > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969905

sorry if this is an old news and wonder this apply to SG set as well

[WTB] SATA RAID 5 Controller Card

Kite — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:29:41 +0800

Hi there, currently i am looking for a SATA RAID 5 adapter.
Sample of the SATA Raid 5 adapter

Xbox 360 Warranty and Service Enhancements?

Kite — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:47:59 +0800

Xbox 360 Warranty and Service Enhancements

1. New Warranty Enhancements, Including Cost-Free Shipping and Return of Original Console
We recently announced that we changed the Xbox 360(tm) warranty in the United States and Canada from 90 days to one year from the date of purchase. Now we're adding additional service enhancements, taking Xbox 360 customer service one step further.

Free Shipping:
In the event your console needs to be returned to us for repair your shipping costs are free. We will immediately send you a postage paid container in which to send us your console, and we will pay for shipping charges to return your console to you.

We are committed to delivering an improved Xbox customer service experience for our Xbox 360 console customers, one that is faster, more efficient and includes shipping free of any charge. From our customer service representatives to our executive team, the entire Xbox team has made delivering on this commitment a top priority.

New Post-Service Warranty:
If we repair your Xbox 360 within the original warranty period, you will receive either the balance of your original warranty, or 90 days, whichever is longer. In addition, we will now pay for the shipping both ways.

If we repair your Xbox 360 after the warranty period has expired, while you will be responsible for the repair costs, your repaired console will be returned to you with a new, one year repair warranty.

Return of Original Console
In either an in warranty or out of warranty situation, most customers will now receive their original console back from Microsoft.

2. Faster Service
We are implementing an expedited repair process; upon receipt of the console, Microsoft will repair it and ship it to you within five business days.

3. Enhanced Operations
We're increasing the number of Xbox customer care representatives, enhancing our training processes and further building out our on-site technical support, all so our customers will begin to experience a noticeable improvement in the quality of the service they receive when they contact us.

Xbox will be hiring a customer care champion who will be responsible for ensuring the end-to-end experience for all Xbox customers is first-class, evaluating and implementing new practices and policies to further enhance the Xbox customer experience. We are also adding more staff at the supervisory level, to ensure we serve you better.

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XBOX360 Disc Replacement Program...

Kite — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:52:13 +0800

Xbox Disc Replacement Program

If, for any reason, you have a damaged Microsoft(R) Xbox 360(tm) disc and like to replace it, please review the information below:

THIS PROGRAM IS GOOD ONLY FOR XBOX 360 CONSOLE OWNERS IN COUNTRIES WHERE XBOX 360 IS SOLD AT AUTHORIZED RETAIL LOCATIONS.

This program only applies to games where Microsoft is the publisher, and is subject to availability. To check and see if your game is available for replacement, please review which Microsoft products currently fall under this program here. Link to Game List Page

You will need to print and complete the program form.

For additional terms and conditions on this policy, please review the Terms and Conditions.

Once the products have been received by Microsoft, please allow four to six weeks for delivery.

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Can we use this way to make BT in Malaysia Legal?

Kite — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:33:18 +0800

Hi there, please dont flame me for this idea. This is just what i guess might work, so i would like to share with you all.

As you all know, TMNET currently throttled our BT kaw kaw like no tomorrow since they said that our BT usage 99% is against their Policy.... ok, fine.

How about this --> As we all know, this year is Year Visit Malaysia, and our beloved Goverment trying their 'very best' to promote Malaysia, am i right?

So how about this, we also take part to promote Malaysia together - with BT.

So how this might work?
We need to need help from our forum member, especially photographer enthusiast that used to take nice scenery within Malaysia.

Every week or month, we compile a set of HD or quality Malaysia pictures and post 'em in those famous Torrent site and seed it for foreign peers, to let them know the beauty of malaysia...

So now you see, we are using BT in a legal way and promote Malaysia too...so i guess we all now have a good reason to tell our beloved Gov or TMnet to stop throttle our BT...

what do you all think...?

Just my little suggestion...

Lowyat.net's E3 2K6 Essential

Kite — Wed, 10 May 2006 09:16:28 +0800

Good day,
Perhaps we shall post any news , picture or direct download link media for this E3?

PlayStation 2 Tech Talk

Kite — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 01:32:51 +0800

Hi , this thread is to discuss any technical problem for the Sony consoles.

Please do remember , Lowyat.net do not responsible for any damage / loss / injured that might happen after following the guide posted here. Do it at your own risk

Thanks :-)

Feedback for Consoles Couch

Kite — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 23:01:45 +0800

Dear fellow gamers , how many frags you get today?

Anyway, in order to make a better 'place' for consoles couch section , do you guys mind to give some feedback(s) on what you think that could improve it better ?

Thanks

-Please avoid posting some non related comments and spamming

[Guide] How to Deal with PS2 Read Disc Error

Kite — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:26:27 +0800

The purpose of this guide is to give an overall idea on how to fix [not 100% works] a PS2 that have problem keep showing up Read Disc Error message.
This guide only apply to 3XXXX to 5XXXX series.
Please make sure you know what are you doing and may the force be with you.

The First Phase
Unplug all power cable before start to disassemble the console.
Tools you need just a screw driver as picture below

Now in order to take out all the screw , you gotta take out the rubber feet and square tabs.

After remove all the tabs , it will be something like picture below

Now Flip it over and you can take out the cover. BECAREFUL when take out the cover as the power on cable is attach between the motherboard and the cover.

Now use a smaller screw driver ( the one we use to fix our glasses ) to take out screws that circled in red.

Take out the cover and it will look like picture below.

The Second Phase

Now power on back your console and eject the tray out. Remember , safely first. After you eject the tray, it will look like picture below.

Now, turn off PS2 power by direct shut down the power. So now the tray still in eject position and the power have been taken out. Look for the white gear that circle in red , like picture below.

This is the white gear we looking for all this while.

The Third Phase
Now comes the important part

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You'll notice there's a white disc behind the lens that is circled in yellow with a red mark on it. This is a gear that adjusts the level of the lens. Don't touch it! Grab your felt-tip marker and mark the original position. If you're looking at the unit from the front, the left edge of the gear will be touching a silver plate, about where that red line is. Put a little mark perpendicular to this. If all else fails, you can always go back to this spot and it won't be any worse off than before.

Turn the gear clockwise a little bit. You will notice the lens rising a bit, as every clockwise turn raises the lens. Once you reach a certain point, however, the lens will drop all the way to the bottom and start moving up again. Thankfully, Sony was sane and the range of movement is exactly one turn of the gear. This means you'll always be able to return the gear to its starting position. Turn the gear clockwise until you hear a click and see the lens drop to the bottom.

As a side note, this is where I depart from other repair FAQ's. They always suggest adjusting the lens from where you find it, but starting at the bottom seems to give you the best chance of finding the real sweet spot for the lens.

*source

This method is what we called as tuning or tweaking.
Now put a PS2 disc and put back the small black little cover. Power on the console. See if the game boot or not. If the result is positive, congratulation, you success fix your PS2 . Assemble back all the parts and enjoy your gaming
If the result is negetive, keep make some little adjustment of the white gear just like what you did in the second phase. This might take some patient

For more detailed instruction,click on the source below

source
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/hardware/ps2.ars/1
http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/45797/P..._Error_Fix.html

Normally , Sungai Wang shops will charge you around RM80 for this fix

Hope this help

GameCube, PS2 and XBOX

Kite — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 13:54:50 +0800

Since I see so-so-so many threads about asking which console is better, i guess we should create a thread that discuss all 3 consoles togethre under one roof.

First start off with its price.

Average GameCube should not cost then RM450 since US retail price is only USD$99

Average Playstation 2 (PS2) should cost not more then RM850

Average XBOX should cost not more then RM850. When getting XBOX, they come in a different so called package. I guess it is a gimick from Microsoft.

The standard package come with 1 orginal controller and the console is in black color. The package should cost not more then RM750

Then Microsoft also release White Crystal Edition where you will get 2 controller in trasparent white color and of course, the console also in trasparent white color. This package should not cost more then RM850

Some package also come with 1 or 3 free orginal games like Tetris online (and some other not so popular games. Sorry, i forgot those games title... )

i guess it have a lots to write about all this 3 games console. Maybe i think i should let other members help me out and please correct me if i am wrong.