Microsoft is now licensing uBreakiFix by Asurion as the first Xbox Authorized Service Provider, giving players a third-party Xbox console repair option.

That repairs program will be known as 'uBreakiFix' by Asurion, and it basically enables folks to get their console repairs done in-person by a Microsoft-authorised outlet. The Xbox owner says that "nearly 700 participating store locations across the U.S." will provide this repair service for players, starting January 20th.

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox repairability program to give owners of Xbox Series X|S consoles more options to repair them.

Microsoft will soon let you get in-person repairs for Xbox Series X / S consoles at uBreakiFix stores, the company announced today. Microsoft already offers in-person Xbox repairs at Microsoft retail stores,

Microsoft is now offering official Xbox Series X/S replacement parts for those brave enough to try DIY repairs.

Xbox console repairs generally aren’t something most owners can do on their own and while there are options out there for a fix, now there’s going to be one more. Today, Microsoft officially announced that it’s partnering with uBreakiFix to handle console repairs.

Microsoft is finally making Xbox console repairs more accessible. You’ll be able to take your Xbox Series X or S to “nearly 700” uBreakiFix locations for in-person repairs or buy some replacement parts yourself.

Console repairs have always been a hit-and-miss sort of thing; just ask anyone who got hit by the dreaded Red Ring of Death during the Xbox 360 days. Fortunately, Microsoft and iF