The most common problem reported seems to be the strange noise the console makes when players attempt to put in a disc. The console refuses to read the disc and the system is essentially regulated to a device incapable of playing retail games. The Xbox One displays this notification when this occurs: “Sorry, we can’t play the disc. Try an Xbox One game, a music CD, or a movie on Blu-ray or DVD.”
While there is the possibility of trolls posting nonsense on comments and forums to add fuel to a nonexistent fire, several Youtube videos have been posted that display the very same problem mentioned earlier. One of IGN’s very own editors has always encountered the very same problem with his system.
Microsoft has issued a statement to the game site stating, “We know that with a hardware launch of this magnitude customers will have questions and we have many avenues for customers to get the answers they need and get back in the game as soon as possible,” Microsoft told IGN. “Rest assured we plan to take care of our customers. Any customer who believes they are experiencing an issue with their Xbox One should reach out to us through Xbox Support.”
Sony’s PS4 has also suffered from the same launch problems. Sony’s console currently has the Blue Light of Death and HDMI port problem, but the company has stated that there are less than 1% of consoles affected. Microsoft has not provided an exact number for their consoles.