3 360s gone in a matter of 24 hours.... and other stuff

[ThePoopMonster]

On Sunday April 5th 2009 a buddy of mine called me pissed and said his 360 had 3 red lights. I laughed and made fun of him. About 4 hours later my brother called and told me his 360 no longer shows any picture. We tried 2 different TVs, my component cable, my buddies component cables and even a composite cable no picture at all. A signal is not even being sent to his TV.... I laughed and made fun of him then I go home and turn my 360 on the game I was playing freezes. Turn it off turn it on and it freezes again. This time I get 3 red lights.

I was not angry but instead I laughed at the irony.

Played through Uncharted: Drake's Fortune on my PSTriple and what a fucking game. I had forgotten how amazing it was. Gonna get back into Disgaea 3 now that trophies have been added and am just awaiting on my box to send my 360 in to get fixed.

I always defended the 360 but now after having two crap out on me... I might change my tune.

Also for the love of god pick up Suikoden for the DS. What a fantastic game and thankfully they didn't ruin it with shit touch controls. (h)

[CIG]

360 comes running down to help Poop who is being beaten up by The PS3

360 is about to attack the PS3 when...BOOM! poop hits 360 with a chair and shouts "I loved you! I loved you!" while he and PS3 stare down at it


But...yeah...that sucks man.
:$

Microsoft really needs to step up about that.

[KingoftheLosers]

I know it's not dead, but after going to my Mom's I forgot the power plug to the wall; so until I can get it back, I have a fairly expensive paper weight sitting on my dresser.

[LA6689]

It's crap like this that makes me wish all consoles were made out of nintendium.

Every person I know got the red ring/ some kind of internal problem in their 360. Some not even 6 months in. I know one guy who's about to get a PS3 cuz of it...

But they aren't that great either. I had to send mine in to Sony when it broke on CHRISTMAS! BTW I take care of my stuff, CD Drive broke apparently it's common in 40 gigs.

Another friends Wii stopped working also.

Why the hell do we pay 2-6 hundred dollars for things that break so F*in easily?

[Tenks]

A year and a half and no problems at all, baby. :cool:

[Tw1ster]

I had my elite since launch and had no problems until now. I have the E74 error and am presently attempting the towel trick

[Wrestling MVP]

It's crazy how things like that happen, three break at the same time more or less.

[Jeff]

A year and a half, my brother and I got our 360's on the same day, and run them almost constantly. They both run perfectly fine.


It's crazy how things like that happen, three break at the same time more or less.
I know. Kind of suspicious huh.

[!QAWK*)_]

I wanted to get an xbox (for all the the ps games that aree on it, except MGS4 :lol:) but hearing stories like this its a definite no. I have a super nintendo, n64, ps1 and they all still work, so its a joke for people to be happy they work for a full year etc.

[Foos]

A year and a half and no problems at all, baby. :cool:

I used to be preaching the same song. Got my 360 in October 2007, no problems at all until a week ago. Bam, RROD. I'm devastated because I've had so much time off recently :(

[.Sergio]

A year and a half and no problems at all, baby. :cool:

Wooooooow, now here's every 360 fan wet dream. :lol:


It's not: "I bought mine a year and a half ago and been playing all the time, thank god I didn't get a Wii or a Ps3...."

But more like: "I bought mine a year and a half ago, and it's still running :jumpjacks:"


:)

[Just Plain Cunt]

Had my 360 for 2 years before the RROD appeared. Yesterday for the first time ever my PS3 broke. I had a PS1 for 5 years and a PS2 for like 6 years and neither had one issue. I've had my PS3 for just over 1 year and "BAM" it stopped reading discs. Just got off the phone today with a Sony rep so I can send my system out to get repaird. $149 they're charging me. :(

Theres a one year warranty on it. I missed the warranty expiration by 4 fucking days. The cunt bastards. :@

Why can't all systems be as durable as Nintendo makes theres? If only we could get Nintendos awesome hardware combined with anything elses software then bliss would be found in my saddened video gaming heart. :cry:

[Tenks]

Wooooooow, now here's every 360 fan wet dream. :lol:


It's not: "I bought mine a year and a half ago and been playing all the time, thank god I didn't get a Wii or a Ps3...."

But more like: "I bought mine a year and a half ago, and it's still running :jumpjacks:"


:)

Well, seeing as this is on the subject of broken consoles, of course that's what I said. :rolleyes:

[HilaryFan]

It is an absolute joke but i at least got told that they fixed the problem in the newest 360's. Is this true or was i talking to a desperate 360 fanboy?

[Beffy]

It is an absolute joke but i at least got told that they fixed the problem in the newest 360's. Is this true or was i talking to a desperate 360 fanboy?

It's said to be true, but these new ones haven't been around long enough to know. Only time will tell.

And just because someone thought that doesn't make them a 'desperate 360 fanboy' :frog:

[ThePoopMonster]

Apparently after only sending my 360 off Wednesday morning my console has been repaired and shipped. I just checked Purolator's site and the status pretty much says it's been scanned and will be delivered tomorrow morning.

That was extremely quick. Not even a full 48 hours and already my 360 is on the way back.

Shame too cause I am having a lot of frustrating fun with Burn Zombie Burn... if that even makes sense.

[Foos]

I sent my 360 in on Wednesday and it came back the following Thursday. I thought that was fast, especially considering it was over Easter weekend.

[tinybignuts]

i've had mine since it came out & havnt had any problems but i hardly use it compared to my ps3. My buddy got the 3 red rings a couple days ago, he went & bought a ps3 & doesnt want anything else to do with microsoft

[Jeff]

IDK what the fuss is. I have my 360 on almost constantly, either with movies or games and that sucker runs like a breeze.

[SammyPRO]

Just like with cars ... buy Japanese. It may be more expensive, but they're more reliable.

[Afficial]

for those of you sending in your 360s in to get fixed... how much does it cost you?

[ThePoopMonster]

for those of you sending in your 360s in to get fixed... how much does it cost you?

Nothing.

Around 48 hours later and my 360 is hooked back up and working. I'm really impressed it only took 2 days. I thought for sure at least 2 weeks just like the last time I sent it in.

[JACKNIFE]

when the RRoD happen just what does micrsoft "fix" in these systems?

[Tenks]

Probably just a mass "towel trick". :cool:

[JACKNIFE]

LOL.....ok....just what the hell is the "towel trick"?

[.Sergio]

Nothing.

Around 48 hours later and my 360 is hooked back up and working. I'm really impressed it only took 2 days. I thought for sure at least 2 weeks just like the last time I sent it in.

Well, given the amount of 360s back, I'm sure practice made them work a lot faster :lol:

[Tenks]

Well, given the amount of 360s back, I'm sure practice made them work a lot faster :lol:
:lol: huh huh huh.

Oh shit. That's not witty at all...

[Engel]

It's said to be true, but these new ones haven't been around long enough to know. Only time will tell.

And just because someone thought that doesn't make them a 'desperate 360 fanboy' :frog:

The new ones fixed RROD, but now have E74. E74 is not covered through the RROD extended coverage plans.

I would love a 360, but when people feel thankful theirs did not break in under a year, I am not to confident in the system. Moreso since they fixed one problem and still have more or less the same issue.

[.Sergio]

:lol: huh huh huh.

Oh shit. That's not witty at all...

:lol:


Was I talking to you?

[Tenks]

:lol:


Was I talking to you?
No. Firstly, you were typing not talking. And, what you were typing was just complete nonsense aimed at 360 owners. You are the prime example of an ignorant fanboy who feels the need to belittle everyone else.

You don't like xbox. Noone gives a flying fuck. Get over it.

[Beffy]

The new ones fixed RROD, but now have E74. E74 is not covered through the RROD extended coverage plans.

I would love a 360, but when people feel thankful theirs did not break in under a year, I am not to confident in the system. Moreso since they fixed one problem and still have more or less the same issue.

Actually, E74 IS covered now :) I made a thread about it :$ It's said E74 is linked to RRoD, so it is covered under the RRoD policy now, and they gave everyone who had already paid to have it fixed a refund.

[Archaleus]

Had my 360 premium since launch. Runs perfect. Got the Elite when it was released. Runs perfect.

Got a 40gig PS3, dead.

[.Sergio]

You don't like xbox. Noone gives a flying fuck. Get over it.

Apparently you DO give a flying fuck, and I did get under your skin. You could have just ignored my comment, but it seems it struck a cord...

I was just goofing around when you went and took it all serious, so who's the fan boy that can't get over it?

[Tenks]

Apparently you DO give a flying fuck, and I did get under your skin. You could have just ignored my comment, but it seems it struck a cord...

I was just goofing around when you went and took it all serious, so who's the fan boy that can't get over it?

Naa, Its just that ignorant people such as yourself that annoy me. Calling me the fanboy is hilarious seeing as I never shit over other consoles or the people that have them. :dunno:

[MShrooms]

Had my 360 premium since launch. Runs perfect. Got the Elite when it was released. Runs perfect.

Got a 40gig PS3, dead.

You sir, are an anomaly and maybe the only person in history to claim this :lol:

[The Hypeman]

The new ones fixed RROD, but now have E74. E74 is not covered through the RROD extended coverage plans.

I would love a 360, but when people feel thankful theirs did not break in under a year, I am not to confident in the system. Moreso since they fixed one problem and still have more or less the same issue.
E74 is covered now, but I still worry about what the next problem with the console is going to be. Will they cover that problem too? It's something that nobody should have to worry about when they buy a console.

The other thing that bothers me is 10 years down the road, who knows if my 360 will still work? It definitely won't be covered by warranty anymore. The next Xbox might not be backwards compatable, so how would I play any of the 360 games I own if it ever breaks?

The PS3 is just a safer buy.

[Beffy]

You sir, are an anomaly and maybe the only person in history to claim this :lol:

:$ CIG's PS3 is dead, my friend Curtis' PS3 is dead, and my friend James' PS3 is dead. Not exactly an 'anomaly' imo.

Wii's are the only system that I've known of only 1 person's dying, and it was promptly fixed for free. :lol:

[MShrooms]

:$ CIG's PS3 is dead, my friend Curtis' PS3 is dead, and my friend James' PS3 is dead. Not exactly an 'anomaly' imo.

Wii's are the only system that I've known of only 1 person's dying, and it was promptly fixed for free. :lol:

I've had my Wii die on me, and my buddies crapped out on him too... everyone's 360's (who I know) have died, including my own... ps3's are pretty much universally known to be practically bullet proof, I don't know anyone, other than 1 guy on a video games forum and those people that you mentioned, had a ps3 that has died. Oh well :verysad:

[Ness]

Yeah well my friend Bob Sacamento... :suspic:

[JACKNIFE]

unless you meant me then 2 can claim the death of their ps3, after only 6-8 of months of me using it even. and it was the pricey model!

currently on #2, if it dies i'm going 360 just because its cheaper to replace LOL

[Engel]

No. Firstly, you were typing not talking. And, what you were typing was just complete nonsense aimed at 360 owners. You are the prime example of an ignorant fanboy who feels the need to belittle everyone else.

You don't like xbox. Noone gives a flying fuck. Get over it.

Umm, the 360's failure rate reported by Square Trade is 1 out of 6 fail. That is a HIGH rate of failure. Also since it is an overheating issue, sooner or later almost all will fail. So yeah, Microsoft obviously streamlined their replacement system. They had no choice otherwise since the hardware sucks.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3166259

[ThePoopMonster]

Naa, Its just that ignorant people such as yourself that annoy me. Calling me the fanboy is hilarious seeing as I never shit over other consoles or the people that have them. :dunno:

The exception is the Wii of course. Belittling the owners of that horrid system is perfectly fine.

[Tenks]

The exception is the Wii of course. Belittling the owners of that horrid system is perfectly fine.
Every wii owner I know either has another console or is over 30. (h)

[ToXiCiTy]

A year and a half and no problems at all, baby. :cool:

2 years and no problems(h)

[Beffy]

The exception is the Wii of course. Belittling the owners of that horrid system is perfectly fine.

Awww. Are you mad that my Wii will never fail? :) I'm sorry, but you can't have it :(

I don't get the Wii hate, just like I don't get the PS3 or 360 hate. :dunno: Why does anyone care why/that someone bought another system? Or feel the need to 'call them out' for it. :lol:


Umm, the 360's failure rate reported by Square Trade is 1 out of 6 fail. That is a HIGH rate of failure. Also since it is an overheating issue, sooner or later almost all will fail. So yeah, Microsoft obviously streamlined their replacement system. They had no choice otherwise since the hardware sucks.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3166259

Didn't Microsoft say the failure rate was 16%? :lol: That's what 1/6 is, isn't it? That's old news.

[Engel]

Didn't Microsoft say the failure rate was 16%? :lol: That's what 1/6 is, isn't it? That's old news.

I believe Microsoft failed to disclose the official failure rate. The fact people dismiss the failure rate is scary. If 1 out of every 10 300 dollar TV's stopped working within a 2 year period would you still spend the cash on that TV or get a different brand?

[Beffy]

I believe Microsoft failed to disclose the official failure rate. The fact people dismiss the failure rate is scary. If 1 out of every 10 300 dollar TV's stopped working within a 2 year period would you still spend the cash on that TV or get a different brand?

I don't think anyone really dismisses it. And there are no 'different brands' of a gaming console. :lol: You can't really compare something that there is only one brand of to something that has tons of brands.

[ThePoopMonster]

Awww. Are you mad that my Wii will never fail? :) I'm sorry, but you can't have it :(

I don't get the Wii hate, just like I don't get the PS3 or 360 hate. :dunno: Why does anyone care why/that someone bought another system? Or feel the need to 'call them out' for it. :lol:

The Wii doesn't get played enough to fail.

You don't get the Wii hate cause your trying to justify spending money on it. :lol:

[Mad Metal]

In the next gaming generation I really doubt I will be sticking with Microsoft. I had a 360 die off on me and seeing it was too expensive to purchase a PS3 and seeing I already had the games and such, I just bought a new 360 with a warranty. I believe the warranty is three years, which $220 should be guaranteed to last me longer than that, but hopefully a PS4 will be out by the time my 360 dies on me.

[Engel]

I don't think anyone really dismisses it. And there are no 'different brands' of a gaming console. :lol: You can't really compare something that there is only one brand of to something that has tons of brands.

The fans are dismissing it by continuing to purchase the faulty product. If people boycotted till their was a fix, you can bet Microsoft would have fixed the problem or put out a new console without the faulty parts. But instead people buy a system with a 15 percent fail rate that seems to increase over time allowing Microsoft to continue as if nothing was wrong.

[Jeff]

The fans are dismissing it by continuing to purchase the faulty product. If people boycotted till their was a fix, you can bet Microsoft would have fixed the problem or put out a new console without the faulty parts. But instead people buy a system with a 15 percent fail rate that seems to increase over time allowing Microsoft to continue as if nothing was wrong.
The failure rate has dropped just on this page alone according to your posts. First it was 1/6 which by my calcs is 16.66%. Now you've got it listed as 15%. Looks like Microsoft is on top of things.

Also, boycotting. When was the last time this actually worked? It's the same thing as an internet-rallied petition. There is no way to reach the masses anymore. The buying demographic is so diverse that unless Oprah tells the world to quit buying 360's, it's not going to happen.

And people continue to buy it because they like it. I own all three systems. I bought the Wii for the purpose of the party play. It comes out when everyone is over. Now that I don't drink or host parties anymore, it sits on the shelf along with my hopes of selling it for what was paid for it. My first system was the 360. I bought it. I played it. I loved it. But then PS3 came along and everyone* loved it and recommended it over the big bad 360. So I bought it. To date, it's the only system that I've had any trouble with. My BluRay player hasn't worked since I got it. Sony told me it's because I needed to update my system. Because I don't play games online, they sent me a disc that would have an update on it. Didn't work. So they told me the only way would be to hook it up to my network and download the update. I hooked it up to my network. But not really since it can never recognize my IP address for longer than about 3 seconds. I've tried going direct link with cable and wireless and neither work. So I have a system that collects dust and only gets played when on the rare event that a game comes out just for PS3 that I want to play (there have been 2 to date, neither of which have the replay-ability to keep me going back to it.) But the 360 on the other hand, connected to the network just fine. First time go.

So you tell me. Is the changing failure rate worth owning a 360? Yeah. I'd say so. Since the failure rate for my 360 is 0%. I've had exactly zero issues with it and it is time and time again the system I go to for everything. The PS3 and Wii.. yeah, they're nice to have sitting on my shelf. But that's become just about how useful they are. Decorations.

*Everyone being everybody who I've talked to who owns the PS3 and generally now has a stake in its success so they trash the 360 so that the PS3 can be glorified in the console war.