Research compiled by video game site Joystiq indicates a well known hardware issue with the Microsoft Xbox 360 video game console that seems to have a large number of gamers frustrated.
The issue occurs when the following error code pops up: "E74. System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support." Joystiq has reportedly received more than 60 e-mails from owners who said they have suffered from the E74 error already.
Microsoft has not confirmed what is causing the E74 error, though it apparently is aware there is a problem. Console enthusiasts believe the error is caused when the console's "ANA" image scaler chip overheats or fails, along with the possibility of a serious AV connection issue.
The error screen has occurred during game play, causing the console to freeze. Some Xbox 360 owners said the problem vanished if they let the console cool off, but there appears to be a growing number of reoccuring errors. Not much else is known about the error, and we'll have to patiently wait to learn more about causes, remedies, and if Microsoft is ready for another public relations nightmare.
Have you experienced the E74 error?
The Xbox 360 previously had a well known Red Ring of Death (RRoD) error that could only be fixed by packing up and sending the broken Xbox 360 back to Microsoft.
