Re:Actually, shipping is free, at least in NA. (Score 1)

Absolutely, and I had the same experience you had with mine (excluding the three attempts to get a box sent to me). Microsoft has handled this very well, I think. To further the point, I've had to send my system back twice now, instead of only the one time, and I'm still extremely pleased with my system. In fact, I would go as far as to say that I "love" my Xbox 360. I've never spent as much time on any other console as I have with this one, and Xbox Live makes it that much more appealing.

Just for clarification, I don't like Microsoft, so I would prefer not to be accused of being a Microsoft fan boy. Also, I own a PlayStation 2 as well as a Nintendo Wii, so I feel like that gives me some perspective. This system is easily the most interactive I've owned, and I wouldn't trade the experiences I've had with it for any of the other systems. It's been too much fun, and with all of the third party developers jumping ship when it comes to single-platform releases, I feel like the fun has only just begun. I'm sorry that you feel so insecure about purchasing a 360 for fear of getting the RROD that you refuse to buy a system, because I feel like you're missing out on a great experience. And, supposing the worst case scenario occurs and you do end up with a broken system (like I had), guess what? You call a toll-free number, get a free box to ship it off, and get it back in two weeks. And if it's identical to my experience, they threw in a free month of Xbox Live, just for my troubles. Now that's sweet.