James Delahunty
25 Aug 2007 18:57
Microsoft Corp. just can't avoid the heated issues surrounding the hardware of its Xbox 360 console. After already announcing it would need to spend around $1 billion to fight the over-heating and hardware issues for the Xbox 360 console itself, the company has now warned that the Wireless Racing Wheel controller can overheat. There has been as many as 50 reports about the peripheral overheating and releasing smoke.
The wheel simulates the physical sensations of race car driving for games such as "Forza Motorsport 2", and sells for $130. To date, about 230,000 units of the controller have been sold to consumers worldwide. According to the company, the issue can strike when the unit is plugged into an electrical outlet, causing the AC/DC adapter to overheat. The gadget is safe to use while running on battery power however.
There have been no reports of fire, injury or property damage, Microsoft said. It also is working with regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC is monitoring the situation according to commission spokeswoman Julie Vallese.
The company has not yet confirmed what replacement parts it plans to ship.
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Yahoo (AP)