Methodology v1.0
2 change(s): 2 moderate | Durability: User reports show 4-5+ year lifespans with proper maintenance (dust cleaning), but internal drive failures noted after extended use. Controller drift issues reduce score. Material Quality: Budget positioning resulted in memory architecture constraints and controller quality issues acknowledged by users and developers. Brand Reputation: Microsoft made backward compatibility commitments it didn't fully honor (program ended 2021), undermining consumer trust, though hardware itself has reasonable longevity with care.