Thursday, August 23, 2007

Xbox 360 racing wheel overheats

Microsoft will send out <A HREF="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070823/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_xbox">replacement parts for its Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel</A> after 50 reports that the video game controllers overheated and released smoke when plugged in, the software maker said Thursday.

The $130 steering wheel-shaped controllers mimic the physical sensations of race car driving for games such as "Forza Motorsport 2." About 230,000 have been sold to consumers, according to the company.

The Redmond company said owners of the controller should stop plugging it in, but said it is safe to use with battery power.

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