I'm not too sure how blogs work since this is my first...so here it goes

I have been playing video games for quite some time now, begining with new as a tike and advancing as the games and graphics got better through out the years. With that said I have spent some time..a lot of time playing different systems and I like to think a know a little about them. Recently, mostly from working in retail, I have realized how companies are cutting cost in a lot of areas to turn a profit. The video game industry seems to be no exception as of late, cutting the costs in one area where it shouldn't be...the quality and durability of these systems.

I have only experienced this recently, starting with my old faithful PS2 that needed a lense or two replaced. Currently I own both an Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii, which I have purchased in the past few months. I play the 360 more because its in my room and there are a lot more online features. With that said, I am coming up on my second replacement for my Xbox in 2 weeks. First there was a lense issue, now hardware. Its frustrating to think I have had this system as long as it has been in repairs. I know im not the only one with issues like this, the second menu when calling xbox support is dedicated to consol failure. Now I'm just thinking but, it seems like it costs more and creates more dishartened customers by having to repair devices constantly than by producing one that can withstand the abuse of putting a disc in its tray (what its supposed to do). The bottom line is that there needs to be more quality control when producing these systems...I know they can afford it.

noooooooooooooooo