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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

I'm on my 3rd console already and I just got the three red lights of death again!!!!!!! WTF gives?! I don't even play the damn thing that much. Has anyone else had this many problems with there 360's? [Mad]

Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :

Blame it on the design team! The thing overheats like mad. I know a few guys that stick a huge fan to it and another who actually watercooled the damn thing.

Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :

my brother gave me his old one that had the same problem,so when they started to recall them i sent it back to get fixed and they sent me a new one.havent had a problem since i got it in july,but then again i dont play it much.maybe 1 or twice a week.

Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :

i don't hate it, but .. i'm pissed at myself. the thing clearly says to NOT have a cd playing while moving the unit from upright position to flat or viceversa. Well, stupid old me decided that it would be a good idea to do it since nothing would probably happen. WRONG
Well.. the damn cd bounced so much inside that it scratched the game. now i have to go out and buy another guitar hero Game [Mad]

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Jmir018:
i don't hate it, but .. i'm pissed at myself. the thing clearly says to NOT have a cd playing while moving the unit from upright position to flat or viceversa. Well, stupid old me decided that it would be a good idea to do it since nothing would probably happen. WRONG
Well.. the damn cd bounced so much inside that it scratched the game. now i have to go out and buy another guitar hero Game

that's just gods way of telling you to not play that horribly trendy gay game [Big Grin]

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

I only use this POS about every other week! With the shop up and going like it is there just isn't any time. But when all I want is to drink a few beers, relax and make Tiger hit a few balls I want the Microcrap POS to work!!!! [Mad]

Like I said, this is my 3rd console. I had the last one sent in on the recall and replaced. What it boils down to is, I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO SEND IN MY $400 GAME CONSOLE EVERY 6 MONTHS TO BE REPLACED!!!!!

Someone on here mentioned a few months ago that Microsoft should just stick to screwing up computers, I'm about ready to agree!

Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:

quote:
Originally posted by Jmir018:
i don't hate it, but .. i'm pissed at myself. the thing clearly says to NOT have a cd playing while moving the unit from upright position to flat or viceversa. Well, stupid old me decided that it would be a good idea to do it since nothing would probably happen. WRONG
Well.. the damn cd bounced so much inside that it scratched the game. now i have to go out and buy another guitar hero Game
that's just gods way of telling you to not play that horribly trendy gay game

ha ha, have you played that game? it's really quite something. I just started learning the guitar and although it's NOTHIng like the real thing, it kinda helps my little fingers.

Posted by BURNOUT50 (Member # 6781) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
I'm on my 3rd console already and I just got the three red lights of death again!!!!!!! WTF gives?! I don't even play the damn thing that much. Has anyone else had this many problems with there 360's?

My solution to this is, switch to PS3 lol I've owned 2 360s already.

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BURNOUT50:

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
I'm on my 3rd console already and I just got the three red lights of death again!!!!!!! WTF gives?! I don't even play the damn thing that much. Has anyone else had this many problems with there 360's?
My solution to this is, switch to PS3 lol I've owned 2 360s already.

The only prob with PS3 is there is no Halo3. [Mad]

Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :

there are ways to fix it your self..

Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :

ive got the halo 3 edition 360 (yes i paid more) and ive played the fucker for numerous hours straight, days straight with no issue... only slight concern is sometimes ill turn it off and the fan remains on for a bit and ill have to start the unit then turn off again to have it shut off.... i love my 360 [patriot]

Posted by GTSLN97 (Member # 1849) on :

get the elite. only 50 bucks more. i have no problems and i hear it has a newer chip or something

Posted by Ghoust (Member # 1289) on :

I am on my 4th. I ended up buying a new system and making sure that I got the store warranty through best buy so if I flash the red rings, i walk it over to the local best buy and walk out with a new 360. This is one thing that store warrantys are starting to hate.

Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :

Great. I was reading the other related thread of PS3 vs. Xbox360 and I was going to pick up a Xbox sometime this winter. 50resto had a deal going where you get a $20 gift certificate to every $100 you buy, and I think I racked up enough to get a console. Anybody know if Walmart offers a store warranty like bestbuy does?

Posted by 86BackInBlack (Member # 5372) on :

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Originally posted by GTSLN97:
get the elite. only 50 bucks more. i have no problems and i hear it has a newer chip or something

It isnt a new chip, they put larger fans in there(cooling was the original problem). i think the same qc team that worked on windows 98 was working on the 360s lol

Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :

Havent had issues with my new one yet. I agree that its a pain in the arse and MS rushed the 360. But they take care of it for free and have extended the warranty period as well as added a warranty to you returned box. Just send it in. I still have my original xbox that has lasted through many marathon sessions, so it sucks that MS gets a black eye for the 360. Huge drop in quality. But the games are just so lovely. PS3 sucks right now. I havent turned mine on in months now.

Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :

FWIW... I have an original launch 360.... I have left this thing on for weeks on end, traveled with it... not a single issue.

Question... to those that have had them fail... were they standing upright, or on the side? Was the power brick laying on the carpet? Did both the 360 and brick have adequate ventilation?

Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :

My first one was solely my fault. I had it in my entertainment cabinet on top of my surround sound amp...lol. Didnt think twice about since my original xbox was there for years. Now my new one is outside of it laying on its side.

Alot of failures were due to NRTFM. But who knew these things were so fragile.

Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :

IT seems like a quality control issue. Some 360's are fine after numerous hours of play, some as you stated will give you the rings of death even if you hardly play it.

I myself bought a 360 @ Best Buy when it first launched w/ a warranty. My first system ended up giving me the 3 rings of death in little under a year, this was with me hardly playing it all. I was a little pissed, but I walked into best buy and exchanged it for a new one. Around 6 months down the road I get the rings of death again. So I go to Best Buy again and exchange it again. The only catch, which they never explained to me before I bought the warranty, was that this was the last time I could exchange it as I had already exchange it twice. Shit its not my fault I got faulty systems from Microsoft. At that point I just thought that MS Released more faulty systems than good ones. [Mad]

With all the negative issues I was encountering I never once thought, "fuck this I'm getting a PS3 instead". My main issue was with Microsoft in regrads to there quality control. Being a Multi-BILLION dollar company one would assume that their QA dept is top notch, especially for a world renowned gaming system, WRONG! While the 360 is still the best system I've ever played in my life I dont like worrying about when it is going to break down, but I'm glad that MS has offered to fix any 360's that have this problem.

I will state that my 3rd X-Box 360 has been problem free and more used that my last 2 360's put together. I used it every day for hours on end. Wether it be for Music, DVds, or gaming. I think I finally got one from the good batch. Yes my 360's have given me a few headaches, but that certainly doesn't mean I'm going to stop playing it. It is hands down the best gaming system I've ever played not in regards to the build but in regards to their graphic interface and game selection. I also just recetly bought another 360 as well, but this time I got the elite.

Get it fixed you'll be glad you did. There's is also a guy on craigslist who fixes the ring of death issues all the time. Just do a search under electronics and type in "xbox 360 mod". Heres one

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ele/491833090.html

Pretty good deal for only $40 [patriot]

[ November 28, 2007, 01:14 PM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]

Posted by 86BackInBlack (Member # 5372) on :

wow i never knew picking them up was an issue. a 360 wouldnt last a day with me, ive accidently dropped my Wii multiple times lol. still works like a champ though! oh and anyone who is shocked that microsoft has a quality control issue must have been living under a rock for the past 13 years

Posted by 1Fast92FiveOh (Member # 7477) on :

Just get a disk doctor when you scratch the shit out of them. That's what I did and it works fine now

Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 94gt:
FWIW... I have an original launch 360.... I have left this thing on for weeks on end, traveled with it... not a single issue.

Question... to those that have had them fail... were they standing upright, or on the side? Was the power brick laying on the carpet? Did both the 360 and brick have adequate ventilation?

Mine has always been up and the power brick on the floor (carpet).

[ November 28, 2007, 09:52 PM: Message edited by: Venomized93 ]

Posted by BOTIH8R*pbr* (Member # 7295) on :

i use an intercooler fan on mine and use keyboard duster on it once a month.ive had mine since the first day it was released and use it at least 15+ hrs a week.ive never had 1 problem.i also have a ps3 and a wii and the 360 gets at least triple the play time than both of them combined.

Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Venomized93:

quote:
Originally posted by 94gt:
FWIW... I have an original launch 360.... I have left this thing on for weeks on end, traveled with it... not a single issue.

Question... to those that have had them fail... were they standing upright, or on the side? Was the power brick laying on the carpet? Did both the 360 and brick have adequate ventilation?
Mine has always been up and the power brick on the floor (carpet).

Personally... I would NEVER have any electronic component on the carpet... cooling is key

Posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX' (Member # 895) on :

I like mine. I had a power brick problem but they took it back and gave me a new one. As soon as I heard about them having cooling issues I went and got one of those cooling fan set-ups for the back of them. No three rings for me.

Posted by Camaro Kid Z/28 (Member # 3100) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:

quote:
Originally posted by Jmir018:
i don't hate it, but .. i'm pissed at myself. the thing clearly says to NOT have a cd playing while moving the unit from upright position to flat or viceversa. Well, stupid old me decided that it would be a good idea to do it since nothing would probably happen. WRONG
Well.. the damn cd bounced so much inside that it scratched the game. now i have to go out and buy another guitar hero Game
that's just gods way of telling you to not play that horribly trendy gay game

Queertar Hero not for TEH win! [Razz]

Posted by 71MercGT (Member # 4305) on :

I love my PS3, but whatever floats your boat. PS3 and big screen for teh win

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

I hate both my xbox360 and ps3 for making me spend my hard earned money on them. It is like a drug. A new game comes out, there is a lot of hype, I must be the first to own it. I have spent about 3-4 thousand on the two systems and accessories. That is not including the previous game systems and accessories. But I have not had the red light issues on my Xbox yet. I am knocking on wood because I just got mine a few months ago. Hopefully the replacement process or repair process is quick and painless.

Posted by carajo (Member # 4426) on :

well since all you guys have all the new great stuff,anybody want to sell their REG. X-BOX for cheap?my kid wants one for x-mas.oh yeah,that halo game too. [Big Grin]

PM me please.

[ November 29, 2007, 11:48 PM: Message edited by: carajo ]

Posted by bigstangs (Member # 7920) on :

i get the red light once a day on my box everytime i fix it the next day it will happen again plus my xbox freezes every time i play the damn thing

Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :

my 360 went down today, looks like i will be sending it in.

[ December 08, 2007, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: 93redcobra ]

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

man this is hard i cant decide between the ps3 or 360, but threads like this def. dont make want to be the lord of the rings!

Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :

YEa i heard about xbox fucking up and this and that But i Ignore it. all my friends have xbox 360. these fuckers play it for fucking hours! So I cant wait till i get mine [Razz]

xbox does have some sick ass games! I like ps3 as well but fuck xbox games kick ass

Posted by sic5pointSLOW (Member # 4347) on :

XBOX ............... ONLINE ................. OWNS ................ ALL! PERIOD

[ December 09, 2007, 07:40 PM: Message edited by: sic5pointSLOW ]

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

noe that $349 360 doesnt that come with a hard drive?? and two games?

Posted by BOTIH8R*pbr* (Member # 7295) on :

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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
noe that $349 360 doesnt that come with a hard drive?? and two games?

yes.20 gig which is more than enough unless you start downloading xbox originals and all the tv shows.i just got my 120 gig hdd last week.

Posted by 850 Turb0 (Member # 6478) on :

I, on the other hand, enjoy the hell out of my Nintendo Wii and have had no problems with it whatsoever.

[ December 10, 2007, 03:48 AM: Message edited by: 850 Turb0 ]

Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :

i like turtles

Posted by 850 Turb0 (Member # 6478) on :

quote:
Originally posted by uh0h50:
i like turtles

Because they're so turtley?

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BOTIH8R*pbr*:

quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
noe that $349 360 doesnt that come with a hard drive?? and two games?
yes.20 gig which is more than enough unless you start downloading xbox originals and all the tv shows.i just got my 120 gig hdd last week.

$349 does sound good compared to $499 for a ps3 cause that $399 40 gig one sucks it doesn't play ps1 or 2 games!

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

ive had mine since they launched the 360 never had a problem and nothing beats gears of war on x box live nothing [Big Grin]

Posted by 86BackInBlack (Member # 5372) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
ive had mine since they launched the 360 never had a problem and nothing beats gears of war on x box live nothing

how bout having a life and a girlfriend [Razz]

Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 86BackInBlack:

quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
ive had mine since they launched the 360 never had a problem and nothing beats gears of war on x box live nothing
how bout having a life and a girlfriend

sometimes theres those days that id rather be with the xbox 360 [Whoo Whooooo!]

Posted by Venomized93 (Member # 55) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
ive had mine since they launched the 360 never had a problem and nothing beats HALO x box live nothing

Fixed.

[ December 13, 2007, 02:23 AM: Message edited by: Venomized93 ]

Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :

Here you go. BLAME IT ON HALO Song Video!!!! lmao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkF0McZKIw

Posted by 347_C.I.D. (Member # 2956) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Eddie510-:
Here you go. BLAME IT ON HALO Song Video!!!! lmao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkF0McZKIw

that shits funny [Big Grin]

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