Microsoft waters XBox owners.

Microsoft has told the owners of its Xbox 360 console that it will pay to replace a 'racing wheel' controller which could overheat and release smoke. About 230,000 of the wheel-shaped controllers – used for driving games such as Test Drive and DiRT – have been sold worldwide. Microsoft said there had been only 50 reports of the devices smoking when plugged into the mains using an AC/DC adapter. The company told Xbox owners not to plug the £90 controllers into a power supply until they had obtained the "retro-fit", but said the device could safely be used with batteries."There have been no reported incidences of fire, personal injury or property damage due to the wheel malfunction," Microsoft said in a statement. Owners of the racing wheel can visit their Online Support or call Microsoft (US) on (0800) 587 1102 to register for a retrofit.