The red ring of death " Xbox360 problem "
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shinji_ikari wrote...
ExESGO wrote...
Lurkin247 wrote...
mangaka350 wrote...
for gamershas anyone experience the horrors of this ring?
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Most people who own one have experienced it...unfortunately
So where do I stand in all of this?
Freak of nature ? The exemption that proves the rule ? Lucky bastard ? Your choice bro.
Red headed step child
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Hyouzan wrote...
psbox362 wrote...
I got the RROD on my 360 a few years ago. I guess you can say it's lucky, cuz it happened a week before my warranty expired. I called Microsoft and mailed them my 360 for repairs. However, it was beyond saving. So, they sent me a new 360 for free and threw in a 1 month Live trial card with the package. Despite being deprived of my games for a week and a half, I came out of that deal feeling pretty good.Same thing happened to me last year. RRoD in last month of 3 year warranty -> free brand new XBOX360 from Microsoft! :)
I shat bricks of joy/relief when I realized I didn't have to buy a new 360. Mine was pretty much a launch console from 2006 (I bought it in 2007) that came bundled with 5 half-decent games in a "military appreciation pack" from AAFES. Only reason mine lasted as long as it did was because I kept it in a place where it can easily vent out the hot air and I would occasionally clean off the fans with keyboard duster and Q-tips, because I take care of my shit.
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I've had a 360 for...6 months now, and I still haven't gotten the RRoD. Hope that didn't jinx me D:
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Kyrk wrote...
I've had a 360 for...6 months now, and I still haven't gotten the RRoD. Hope that didn't jinx me D:If you bought one of the more recent models instead of an older one that happened to be taking up the store's shelf space (like me) then you'll probably be fine as long as you don't keep your 360 in any tight, enclosed spaces where its cooling fans won't be able to help it. My first 360 was a first gen and lasted a little over 3 years of heavy gameplay before finally getting those red lights.
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psbox362 wrote...
Kyrk wrote...
I've had a 360 for...6 months now, and I still haven't gotten the RRoD. Hope that didn't jinx me D:If you bought one of the more recent models instead of an older one that happened to be taking up the store's shelf space (like me) then you'll probably be fine as long as you don't keep your 360 in any tight, enclosed spaces where its cooling fans won't be able to help it. My first 360 was a first gen and lasted a little over 3 years of heavy gameplay before finally getting those red lights.
Yeah, I bought the xbox 6 months ago. It has it's nice, cozy spot on my desk free of obstructions and hasn't moved much since being place there. I think it should be fine for a long time :V
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I got it once... Probably 2 days before Call of duty 4 came out.
After Rage moments, I called Xbox Support - Worthless.
I asked a buddy who worked at gamestop to grab me a new one.
Now 2011, I think I might get this damn Ring again...
After Rage moments, I called Xbox Support - Worthless.
I asked a buddy who worked at gamestop to grab me a new one.
Now 2011, I think I might get this damn Ring again...
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Yes and it SUCKS!!! One time it was my own about a year ago and the other was my best friend and his happened like 3 yrs ago. I wait for the inevitable 2nd red ring and I'll have to fork over the money.
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i've had mine for about 3-4 year before i got the RROD, called support and said that mine isnt under warranty and it cost about $120 to get it fixed, after that i just said fuck it went and sold all my xbox games and stuff and went out and bought a ps3. Figured its a much stabler system (i think 35% of all 360 have gotten RRoD, in an article it says 53.6% but im gonna go with 35%) and id end up saving money from not paying for LIVE.