Plainoldsam from what i read the new chip is meant to reduce overheating and has fewer transistors on it or something like that.

But doesnt this show that microsoft has a problem? and this is there way of thinking of **** weve got problems and the new chip might get us out of this ditch? (tightens fist whilst looking at bill gates).

Many thanks for getting back to my post so quickly m8teys i will take what you have said into account.

 Thanks again!!!!

Hello guys and girls this is the first time i have ever left a message on a forum so i will try and get straight to the point.

The thing is i want to buy an xbox 360 premium package but as everyone knows the red light of death as everyone is calling it has come to haunt many 360 owners (wipes a tear away).

Are the hardware problems as bad now in 2007 as they were when they were first released 2005 wasnt it ? from the forums i have read they all seem to be having problems but they were posted in 2005-06.

But also arnt they bringing out a new smaller chip in september? would it be worth waiting for that or would it be safe to get the premium package now?

one more thing is there a website that tells of the latest xbox 360 updates wether it be about games or even about the hardware?

If anyone could reply to my post i would be very grateful (salutes)