XBOX 360 all most dead.....:(

3.8for the win · 07-14-2008, 06:38 PM

well after 7 months of having my 360 its now all ways freezing up after 2-3 hours of playing it freezes.

i call up the people and there going to send me a box and im going to send it back to get it fix. has any one had any problems like this and has any one had problems getting them fixed?

*JackThe Ripper* · 07-14-2008, 06:59 PM

my first 360 suffered the red circle of death.

so i traded it in for a 360 elite.

Flynnster · 07-14-2008, 08:45 PM

Mine stopped working like yours, the repair was lots quicker than i thought.

wheeler · 07-14-2008, 08:55 PM

my 360 suffered me selling it for a playstation 3 befor all that shit started

Codiddy · 07-14-2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.8for the win

well after 7 months of having my 360 its now all ways freezing up after 2-3 hours of playing it freezes.

i call up the people and there going to send me a box and im going to send it back to get it fix. has any one had any problems like this and has any one had problems getting them fixed?

i have one of the newer one's that doesn't get as hot.

3.8for the win · 07-15-2008, 10:41 AM

/\/\/\/\ mines one of the newer ones to and it does not get hot but it still freezes up. im going to play other games then guitar hero to day and see if they freeze to.

engineman312 · 07-15-2008, 01:02 PM

i got mine last september, and i've never had problems with it. i usually don't play for more then two hours though, because i have the attention span of an kid with... hey look, a ball!!

*venom* · 07-15-2008, 05:23 PM

I bought an additional fan that gets added to the rear plus I keep mine on top of the rack in the open. My wifes I put a 120mm fan to blow the hot air out of the cabinet plus I leave the door open. You have to understand that these new consoles are very fast and create alot of heat. You have to be responsible and keep it in a cool enviroment and if you like to play for many hours get a fan and blow air on it to keep it cool. No console is made to be played for many hours. All the console makers suggest to give it a break in between sessions but you could avoid turning it off by keep it cool with an additional fan.

3.8for the win · 07-15-2008, 05:56 PM

i keep it out in the open. i did not think i need more fans becouse i was told this one runs cooler then the other ones but i guess not.

*venom* · 07-15-2008, 07:51 PM

The new version of the xbox all have HDMI. My wife has sometimes left the cabinet closed without powering on the cabinet fan several times and It has keep working. I installed a Blue led light to let her know if fan is on or off. With any electronics you could never have enough cooling. I aslo added fans to my home theater powered subwoofers amp plate to keep some air blowing across the components. You can not see the fan as its inside the sub. Its also good to have one blowing across an external hard drive as they get hot after prolonged use. I guess I put fans on everything

3.8for the win · 07-15-2008, 08:14 PM

lol, i think i might put some fans near my xbox when i get it back.

Nofire · 07-16-2008, 01:09 PM

I got the rrod about a month ago. I called the number and they sent me a box out like they told you. I sent it to them and had it back within 2 weeks. It works great too! Just to make sure it doesn't happen again, I'm getting a chrome case with the extra cooling fans from this place:

http://www.xbox-modchips.com/xbox-360-case-mods.htm

3.8for the win · 07-16-2008, 02:36 PM

well me and some friend put a full day in we started at 9:30am today and its 4:35 and it has not froze yet, i dont know if im going to send it back now.

rebelyell · 07-17-2008, 12:23 AM

My sons 360 died 4 times. each one was new and he had it elevated for better air circulation and the extra fans. We had no problem getting a new 360 from Best Buy the first 3, but on the 4th one we had to get a newer warranty, plus it was a newer version I guess, but he hasn't got the ring of death with this one and has been playing it daily for at least a year now.. X-Box knew there was a problem with their hardrives failing. And yes they do get hot as fck if you leave them on or play them 8 hrs straight. I think they got the issue under control now though..

3.8for the win · 07-17-2008, 11:05 AM

well mine did not freeze once yesterday, im going to see it i can go another day with out it freezing.

if it goes another day im going to just keep it till it starts freezing again.

vodad · 07-17-2008, 11:06 AM

Mine had 3 red flashing lights and locked up after 2-3 minutes of game play, I sent the request at 10:00pm tuesday to get the box to send it back, it just got here, I am hoping to have mine back in 2 weeks, we will see. pissed me off, I hadn't played COD4 in a couple of weeks and was just getting ready to enjoy a few rounds, or hours and then this.

Luckily my son borrowed one from his friend so I was able to play last night.

Codiddy · 07-17-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vodad

Mine had 3 red flashing lights and locked up after 2-3 minutes of game play, I sent the request at 10:00pm tuesday to get the box to send it back, it just got here, I am hoping to have mine back in 2 weeks, we will see. pissed me off, I hadn't played COD4 in a couple of weeks and was just getting ready to enjoy a few rounds, or hours and then this.

Luckily my son borrowed one from his friend so I was able to play last night.

Now thats a good son.

3.8for the win · 07-18-2008, 09:04 AM

ok it froze 3 time yesterday and i got the box yesterday so i will be sending it back next week.

it only took 2 days for them to get me the box im pretty happy about that.

vodad · 07-21-2008, 08:03 AM

Mailed mine out Friday afternoon, we will see how long it takes them to send it back.

3.8for the win · 07-21-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vodad

Mailed mine out Friday afternoon, we will see how long it takes them to send it back.

i sent mine back friday to, i was told 2-3 weeks.

07-15-2008, 01:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
engineman312 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: new york city Posts: 280	i got mine last september, and i've never had problems with it. i usually don't play for more then two hours though, because i have the attention span of an kid with... hey look, a ball!! __________________

07-15-2008, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,504	I bought an additional fan that gets added to the rear plus I keep mine on top of the rack in the open. My wifes I put a 120mm fan to blow the hot air out of the cabinet plus I leave the door open. You have to understand that these new consoles are very fast and create alot of heat. You have to be responsible and keep it in a cool enviroment and if you like to play for many hours get a fan and blow air on it to keep it cool. No console is made to be played for many hours. All the console makers suggest to give it a break in between sessions but you could avoid turning it off by keep it cool with an additional fan. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

07-15-2008, 07:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,504	The new version of the xbox all have HDMI. My wife has sometimes left the cabinet closed without powering on the cabinet fan several times and It has keep working. I installed a Blue led light to let her know if fan is on or off. With any electronics you could never have enough cooling. I aslo added fans to my home theater powered subwoofers amp plate to keep some air blowing across the components. You can not see the fan as its inside the sub. Its also good to have one blowing across an external hard drive as they get hot after prolonged use. I guess I put fans on everything __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

07-16-2008, 01:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nofire Sooner #65 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: University of Oklahoma Posts: 692	I got the rrod about a month ago. I called the number and they sent me a box out like they told you. I sent it to them and had it back within 2 weeks. It works great too! Just to make sure it doesn't happen again, I'm getting a chrome case with the extra cooling fans from this place: http://www.xbox-modchips.com/xbox-360-case-mods.htm __________________ 2004 Mach 1----Black--------Sold. 285HP, 304TQ I WANT MORE!!!

07-17-2008, 12:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,880	My sons 360 died 4 times. each one was new and he had it elevated for better air circulation and the extra fans. We had no problem getting a new 360 from Best Buy the first 3, but on the 4th one we had to get a newer warranty, plus it was a newer version I guess, but he hasn't got the ring of death with this one and has been playing it daily for at least a year now.. X-Box knew there was a problem with their hardrives failing. And yes they do get hot as fck if you leave them on or play them 8 hrs straight. I think they got the issue under control now though.. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

07-14-2008, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
wheeler Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19	my 360 suffered me selling it for a playstation 3 befor all that shit started

07-17-2008, 11:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
vodad Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 55	Mine had 3 red flashing lights and locked up after 2-3 minutes of game play, I sent the request at 10:00pm tuesday to get the box to send it back, it just got here, I am hoping to have mine back in 2 weeks, we will see. pissed me off, I hadn't played COD4 in a couple of weeks and was just getting ready to enjoy a few rounds, or hours and then this. Luckily my son borrowed one from his friend so I was able to play last night.

07-21-2008, 08:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
vodad Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 55	Mailed mine out Friday afternoon, we will see how long it takes them to send it back.

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