<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Microsoft spent approximately $1.15 billion to address the 'Red Ring of Death' issue on the Xbox 360, where three flashing red lights indicated hardware failure.</li><li>Former Xbox leader Peter Moore believes that this investment in rectifying the problem was crucial in preserving the future of the Xbox brand.</li><li>The extensive cost covered extending warranties and shipping expenses for customers who had to send their consoles back to Microsoft for repair.</li><li>Moore emphasizes that without addressing the issue, the longevity and success of the Xbox brand could have been jeopardized.</li></ul>

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