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XBox 360 Red Ring of Death

  • Laley23
    Well, after about 6 or 7 years it finally happened. FML.

    Im not really sure it is worth sending in it to Microsoft when I can just get a new system for a little bit more money immediately (versus waiting the 2 months). But do I go for the 360 again or PS3?? Im thinking PS3 even though Ive been Xbox then Xbox 360 forever because I think they offer more/better via streaming.
  • superman
    You could just fix yours with the wet towel method.
  • Laley23
    superman;928284 wrote:You could just fix yours with the wet towel method.
    Im 90% sure that wouldnt work.
  • wes_mantooth
    How much is it to fix? You could fix it and resell it....upgrade to an elite or ps3
  • Hb31187
    Have had mine for 6 years or so and still no RROD, knock on wood
  • WebFire
    The towel trick didn't work for me. Luckily it was still under the 3 year window and the "new" one hasn't given me any problems.
  • I Wear Pants
    Laley23;928275 wrote:Well, after about 6 or 7 years it finally happened. FML.

    Im not really sure it is worth sending in it to Microsoft when I can just get a new system for a little bit more money immediately (versus waiting the 2 months). But do I go for the 360 again or PS3?? Im thinking PS3 even though Ive been Xbox then Xbox 360 forever because I think they offer more/better via streaming.
    Why would you switch? Then you have to rebuild your games collection, lose your friends, etc. Just either get a new box or get it repaired (get a new box). 6 or 7 years is pretty reasonable for an electronic device you likely used fairly often.
  • hoops23
    I started out with a 360 and after mine RROD x3 I switched to PS3. Couldn't be happier.
  • I Wear Pants
    hoops23;928381 wrote:I started out with a 360 and after mine RROD x3 I switched to PS3. Couldn't be happier.
    This I understand more since it going 3 times has to be infuriating. But mine went once and I was fine with fixing it. 3 times and I'd probably do the same. But it's unlikely to happen again since they fixed the RROD a long time ago and even more so with the new model.
  • hoops23
    I Wear Pants;928385 wrote:This I understand more since it going 3 times has to be infuriating. But mine went once and I was fine with fixing it. 3 times and I'd probably do the same. But it's unlikely to happen again since they fixed the RROD a long time ago and even more so with the new model.
    I still have a 360, it just collects dust now. I've been meaning to get GoW3, but too much coming out within the next few weeks. I absolutely can't wait for Uncharted 3.
  • Commander of Awesome
    Towel method worked for me back in the day for roughly 3 months. I've had the RRoD 3 times, on the latest they sent me was over 3 yrs ago and its been fine.
  • sonofsam
    I can fix the RRoD. Its actullay quite simple and only costs about 30 bucks.

    Forgot to mention I don't even have an Xbox. I have a PS3. Still its an easy fix for the piece of crap.
  • Laley23
    I Wear Pants;928380 wrote:Why would you switch? Then you have to rebuild your games collection, lose your friends, etc. Just either get a new box or get it repaired (get a new box). 6 or 7 years is pretty reasonable for an electronic device you likely used fairly often.
    I dont do live. So that isnt a big deal at all. I also dont play old versions of games, and with the 2012 editions about to release, Id probably pick them up anyway. I am a 95% sports guy on video games, not much for the shooter games or anything. I switch literally doesnt affect me at all.
  • wes_mantooth
    Just buy both systems...easy fix. i have a xbox for gaming and ps3 for bluray
  • chicago510
    wes_mantooth;928468 wrote:Just buy both systems...easy fix. i have a xbox for gaming and ps3 for bluray
    If only they could combine both of those into one system...think of the money you would save :cool:
  • I Wear Pants
    Laley23;928460 wrote:I dont do live. So that isnt a big deal at all. I also dont play old versions of games, and with the 2012 editions about to release, Id probably pick them up anyway. I am a 95% sports guy on video games, not much for the shooter games or anything. I switch literally doesnt affect me at all.
    So you play sports games...by yourself. :P
  • robj55
    Try the qtip fix, my brother fixed his that way.
  • Curly J
    Laley23;928295 wrote:Im 90% sure that wouldnt work.
    Of course it would work. I read about that on the internets !!!
  • NYFan54
    I fixed my last one and it worked for about a month. Then the motherboard warped beyond imagine and I bought the new slim with my taxes. Problem solved
  • hoops23
    Laley23;928460 wrote:I dont do live. So that isnt a big deal at all. I also dont play old versions of games, and with the 2012 editions about to release, Id probably pick them up anyway. I am a 95% sports guy on video games, not much for the shooter games or anything. I switch literally doesnt affect me at all.
    If you play sports games, then it's a no brainer. PS3.
  • dlazz
    hoops23;928624 wrote:If you play sports games, then it's a no brainer. PS3.
    If you play sports games it's a push.
  • OSH
    My wife and I just got HuluPlus for the 360. If anything happens to my xbox again (RROD once in 2008), I'll still stay with xbox.

    I don't do too many games, mainly FIFA and Halo. But with all the features that xbox has, there's no way that I'd go to a PS3. I just wish my ISP had WatchESPN capabilities...bummer!
  • khujo
    Laley23;928275 wrote: Im not really sure it is worth sending in it to Microsoft when I can just get a new system for a little bit more money immediately (versus waiting the 2 months).
    Did Mircosoft tell you it was going to take 2 months?

    When I sent mine in, I had one back in 5 or 6 days.
  • I Wear Pants
    hoops23;928624 wrote:If you play sports games, then it's a no brainer. PS3.
    To each his own.
  • Laley23
    khujo;929129 wrote:Did Mircosoft tell you it was going to take 2 months?

    When I sent mine in, I had one back in 5 or 6 days.
    Yeah they did, and I know a few people that said it took them 2-3 months. I suppose it could be them covering their ass if it does take that long, when in reality it might be closer to a week. Ill probably suck it up and send it in. If its a week that would be awesome. 2 months and Ill be pretty bummed though.