OMG RED RING OF DEATH

GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 LifeAkron, PA Icrontian
edited October 2007 in Gaming
WHY OH WHY! I just turned my xbox on and got a Red ring of death! WHY, I got the 3 year warrenty from sams so its time for me to pack it up and take it back! I was on the last level of ninja gaiden !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    K.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Actually I'm HOPING for a RROD. Kyle plays Forza 2 daily, which is encouraging (Forza 2 is supposed to be good at bricking 360s). That way I can get one of the newer revs with the better heatsink, etc.
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    primesuspect wrote:
    Actually I'm HOPING for a RROD. Kyle plays Forza 2 daily, which is encouraging (Forza 2 is supposed to be good at bricking 360s). That way I can get one of the newer revs with the better heatsink, etc.

    Thelast game i played was Forza 2 hmmmmmmmmm i wonder!
  • cambrosecambrose
    edited September 2007
    That right there is why I won't buy another one....
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    http://digg.com/xbox_360/Mass_Xbox_360_crashing_Forza_2_forum_gets_over_900_replies
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    went to sams and they replaced it with a ELITE versoin! i was shocked but I am smiling BIG now!
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Holy crap! Awesome, man! That's one of the few times an extended warranty purchase really paid off!
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Yea but Its kinda Null and void now with a 3 years warrenty from microsoft now
  • CoasterCoaster
    edited September 2007
    Sounds like you got a deal there:)
  • cambrosecambrose
    edited September 2007
    Someone screwed up is what is sounds like...
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    I know the manager of the local Sams
  • CoasterCoaster
    edited September 2007
    Still, a deal is a deal :) (unless its a new deal - but thats a uk thing, etc etc)
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    :D coaster!
  • RustynutsRustynuts
    edited September 2007
    I though MS was insane when they first announced the XBOX's would be based on HD tech. I mean come on, everyone knows HD's don't last forever! Part of the evil MS plot to make everyone upgrade continuously I guess, even before you really need to. Case in point, Vista only DX10, and Vista only MS games.

    Probably the reason why they got out of PC hardware. Their stuff was pretty good actually. Probably didn't break fast enough to make any money on repeat buys!
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    They're not really "based on" HD tech. You can run a 360 completely without a hard drive.
  • RustynutsRustynuts
    edited September 2007
    PWNED! For some reason I thought that was the cause of the problems. I've always heard of the HD failing. Never actually played one so I'm an ignoramus! True blue PC gaming fan, but I still play the GC with my kid.
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    It's an overheating issue. They're installing more heatsinks in newer models now.
  • TrumandrummerTrumandrummer Taylor Michigan Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    So what exactly is this "red ring of death" and why does it happen?

    my friend bought a used xbox 360 and didnt even get any warrenty or insurance or anything, a month after he got it he got this "red ring of death"

    now he is screwed because he has to buy a new one
  • MedlockMedlock Miramar, Florida Member
    edited September 2007
    Trumandrummer wrote:
    So what exactly is this "red ring of death" and why does it happen?

    my friend bought a used xbox 360 and didnt even get any warrenty or insurance or anything, a month after he got it he got this "red ring of death"

    now he is screwed because he has to buy a new one

    The 360's ring of lights is used to show how many controllers are connected and is also used for troubleshooting. Three flashing red lights indicates hardware failure, hence the name. ;)

    I've wanted a 360 for some time now, but the failure rate has always been stuck at the back of my head... I mean, I've heard that they've taken steps to combat the problem but seriously, I haven't had any game system fail me. Ever. It's just something I'm not ready for after being raised on Nintendo systems, I guess.
  • TrumandrummerTrumandrummer Taylor Michigan Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    wow that sucks.....

    im just happy that I never buy any high end system until like 2 years after they come out lol.

    only system I have ever got right after it came out, was the wii. And I highly doubt that will fail lol.:D
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    he isnt screwed man there is a 3 year warranty from microsoft, and since they havent been out for 3 years I am sure they wont hesitate to replace it
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    ^ what gnome said. It's covered by the manufacturer.
  • TrumandrummerTrumandrummer Taylor Michigan Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    even if he bought his USED from game stop?

    if so I better tell him before he buys a new one, or maybe I should wait, then after he buys his new one ill have him get his old one fixed and give it to me. hmmmmm:rolleyes::D:cool:
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    yes, it is covered by the manufacturer, not the retailer. Send it back.
  • TrumandrummerTrumandrummer Taylor Michigan Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    ok I have a serious question.......

    I told my friend that he can send his xbox 360 in under manufactures warranty.

    But he said he doesn't want to wait and that he is selling it for 100$.

    meanwhile, I really want a xbox 360

    so I need to know if I SHOULD convince my mom to buy it for 100$ and then send it in to fix it??
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    you can get it fixed for the cost of the purchase + shipping. No fee for warranty work.
  • TrumandrummerTrumandrummer Taylor Michigan Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    Thrax wrote:
    you can get it fixed for the cost of the purchase + shipping. No fee for warranty work.

    so your saying I can just buy it off him for 100$ and then send it in and get it fixed for only shipping cost right?
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    yep. As long as you have the proof of purchase so they can confirm the warranty.
  • TrumandrummerTrumandrummer Taylor Michigan Icrontian
    edited October 2007
    Awesome

    all I have to do is find out if he has his proof of purchase and then convince my mom to lend me 100$ lol
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