Microsoft unveiled a new warranty plan for Xbox 360 owners. You may recall the recent extension of existing warranties to one year from purchase. Now, you'll get free shipping regardless of whether you're out of warranty and want to pay for your repair. Your fixed system will have a one-year "repair warranty" if you pay, and if you're still covered you'll have at least 90 days or the remainder of your original warranty on the repaired system. Microsoft is also promising to fix and ship your console within five business days. No word on whether they've figured out how to transfer first-console ownership of any Marketplace purchases if they replace your system. Speaking of Marketplace, here's what's new:
- Luxor 2 ($10)
- 100 new PDA min-game levels for Alien Hominid HD ($1.88) and two picture packs ($1.25 each)
- Bullet Witch content including Caterpillar City, Endless Mode, a new version of City of Screams, and All Spells Unlocked for City of Screams ($0.25 for each feature), plus a free mummy costume
- Armored Core 4 demo (free)
- NCAA March Madness 07 themes ($1.88 each) and picture pack ($1.25)
- Themes ($1.88 each) and picture pack ($1) for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
- Far Cry Instincts Predator theme and picture pack ($0.50 each)
