anbu4ever11
Semi-Pro
yeah well my xbox got the ring of death and im a casual gamer.there is no reason for it to get it.i swear im never buying again.im so freakin pissed i just thought id post here.complete waste of money
I hate the XBOX 360 ill never buy microsoft game systems.
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CanadianChic
Hall of Fame
Hmm....I'm thinking this should be in the RANTS and raves but whatever! I don't play XBOX so can you explain what a 'ring of death' is?
The Home Run Kid
Rookie
I'm seriously picturing like a giant column of fire around the 360 lol.
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anbu4ever11
Semi-Pro
its ******** i dont even play enough to get it.the ring of death is basically when ur xbox freezes and instead of the green on it theres three red lights basically telling u u just got screwed.supposibly its if u play it to much at a time and all.but i doubt thats the main reason.im so pissed i even switched from sony to it
Hot Sauce
Hall of Fame
Why are you so pissed if you're only a casual gamer? You don't even play that much, so why is the wait such a huge problem? You're under warranty, and there is no cost for postage. I don't see why you'd be so angry. I'm on my third XBox 360, and another guy here said he's on his sixth.
Leelord337
Hall of Fame
send it in to microsoft for a brand new one for free. Call 1-800-4MYXBOX
same thing happened to mine, its a mfg defect...btw it doesn't matter how old it is as long as its not opened up and has the microsoft seal. i bought mine used on e bay and who knows how old that was. u don't even have to pay for shipping, they send u a shipping box
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Totally agree with you dude, he should be happy that Microsoft made a console with a insanely high failure rate, not pissed.
Steady Eddy
Legend
Totally agree with you dude, he should be happy that Microsoft made a console with a insanely high failure rate, not pissed.
Not to me. It sounds like a complete pain in the *** if you have to keep sending them back. I would just want one that would work.
maverick66
Hall of Fame
red ring death happens when you have a defect in your xbox. basically it breaks and the controller ring on the front of the box flashes 3 redlights.
im on my third one right now and my second power cord. worst part about it is that microsoft outsourced there customer service so icant understand a word that there saying. it took 3 phone calls and 1 nasty call to get an american to finally talk to me. then i finally got my problem resolved.
superstition
Hall of Fame
Microsoft designed the console with inadequate cooling. The parts overheat and eventually die.
Over time, the chips have been moved to smaller processes which makes them run cooler so the failure rate has dropped. The first models had a failure rate that's so high it's hard to believe.
The XBox 360's reliability is even worse than Windows ME's. I never thought the company would top that one. Maybe it should start making ATMs?
Over time, the chips have been moved to smaller processes which makes them run cooler so the failure rate has dropped. The first models had a failure rate that's so high it's hard to believe.
The XBox 360's reliability is even worse than Windows ME's. I never thought the company would top that one. Maybe it should start making ATMs?
Hot Sauce
Hall of Fame
Totally agree with you dude, he should be happy that Microsoft made a console with a insanely high failure rate, not pissed.
He was being sarcastic. But really, Lakoste. What is he to be angry for? Because he's out of a console for a few weeks to a possible month? He said he's a casual gamer.
edberg505
Legend
That's true. It could have been worst. The OP could have gotten the red ring of death just outside of the warranty period (just like my brother) in which case he should be beyond pissed. Ah, good ole Microsoft. Gotta love em.
Hot Sauce
Hall of Fame
There's still hope for your brother. I got a first gen 360 and it red ringed outside the warranty period, but I decided to RMA it anyways. They charged me around $220 for a new one and an extended warranty. The good news is I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance.
Just kidding. They actually sent me a reimbursment cheque, so it didn't cost me anything. I can't remember if I had to pay for the extended warranty, but I know they covered the majority of the costs. This was months later, though. That's why I'm actually not angry with Microsoft for anything. The only thing I've lost is the time that it took to send the broken 360 to them, and get the new one.
mhstennis100
Semi-Pro
I bought a used 360 and haven't called Microsoft to activate the warranty or anything. Should I do that now or just wait and call if anything breaks on it? I have no idea how old it is, but I think it's one of the newer generation models.
SempreSami
Hall of Fame
You deserve it for being a casual gamer.
split-step
Professional
"Wii bowling is looking pretty good about now eh?" HA HA!
anbu4ever11
Semi-Pro
yeah well just cause im a casual gamer doesnt mean me spending 600 dollars for it and a few games last winter doesnt mean i should have to get it replaced all the time when i dont even use it that much and that shouldnt make it my fault.im 17 and it took me freakin two months to save up for the dam thing.between that and putting money in the bank and gettin tennis stuff it took a long time.if i get it fixed im selling it and hopefully saving to get a ps3.
He should be angry that his console isn't working like it should be. That was a dumb question. Also, casual gamer doesn't have a straight-forward definition. I think a casual gamer is someone who plays fairly regularly, but isn't hardcore enough to play hours on end in a clan or something. You might think he plays once a week for an hour, who knows.
Hot Sauce
Hall of Fame
I fail to see how it was a dumb question. What has he lost besides a bit of time gaming? You don't seem to reinforce your points, so I have to keep asking you questions.
Hot Sauce
Hall of Fame
"Wii bowling is looking pretty good about now eh?" HA HA!
That's awesome!
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If you do get a ps3, i've got one, so we can play online!
Leelord337
Hall of Fame
just call 1-800-4MYXBOX and send it in to microsoft for a brand new one for free. they will even send u a shipping box and prepaid shipping label and even a 1 month free xbox live card.
split-step
Professional
Umm a lot of people sending their 360s in are getting used ones back.
Friggin cheap microsoft...
Friggin cheap microsoft...
Leelord337
Hall of Fame
^^not here, brand new for me
You're saying he shouldn't be pissed, I think he has every reason to be pissed. I don't see the point in arguing with a x360 fanboi any longer, peace.
Hot Sauce
Hall of Fame
Once again, you've failed to respond to my direct question to you, and you've also neglected to expand on your statements in any way. And here we see the 'fanboy' accusation being put into place once again. Sorry to disappoint you, but anyone with an opinion that differs from yours is not necessarily a 'fanboy'. Your miserable arguments suffer. You're right, there really is no point in arguing with someone such as yourself that is not willing to expand on his opinions, or even to respond to my question. Peace, fool. Initially, I actually thought that you were one of the more sensible posters on this board. I was wrong.
winter2334
New User
leelord, can you send your xbox into microsoft anytime? say you have had it for 3 years then it gets the ring of death,will they take it no matter how long u have had it?
Leelord337
Hall of Fame
^^^yeah, just send it in anytime. as long as the factory seal is on. you might have to lie and say its one year old and say you lost your receipt.
StealthGnome
Semi-Pro
My favorite Xbox joke:
They call it a 360 because when you're about to buy it, you'll turn 360 degrees and walk back out the door.
They call it a 360 because when you're about to buy it, you'll turn 360 degrees and walk back out the door.
Breaker
Legend
Wait but then you'd be walking to get it anyway since you'd be facing the same direction??? :shock:
This joke is too complex for me..
StealthGnome
Semi-Pro
lol Thats the funny part.
The Home Run Kid
Rookie
... heh heh? I still don't get it.
anbu4ever11
Semi-Pro
i like to think that products shouldnt be sold with problems with them is all.thats why im mad i would of rather of waited for the ps3 in general if i would of known the xbox 360 would crap out.this question is going to sound ******** but microsoft is an american company right.as is its owned and operated in america right>?
crazytennis
Semi-Pro
Yeah, Microsoft is up in Washington. I highly doubt that they do everything there. Your Xbox was probably made somewhere in Asia.