OT: XBOX 360's 3 Red Flashes of Death
- Thread starter Unarce
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funman1
Active member
Not on mine yet.
They just exteneded the warrenty on all 360's to 3 years.
You could try this out.... if it outside the 3 years
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIARuzFOExc
They just exteneded the warrenty on all 360's to 3 years.
You could try this out.... if it outside the 3 years
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIARuzFOExc
Nuuze
New member
Unarce,
We have 2 360's because of it. They seemed to be over heating and frying either the GPU or CPU. What I did since mine died when 360's first came out is get a Nyko Intercooler:
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=802205
No problems ever since. I plan on trading my second 360 for a Wii this weekend.
Warning though, if you do decide to get one and run into future problems DO NOT mention that you use any non-microsoft components on your 360 or they can void your warranty. HTH!
We have 2 360's because of it. They seemed to be over heating and frying either the GPU or CPU. What I did since mine died when 360's first came out is get a Nyko Intercooler:
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=802205
No problems ever since. I plan on trading my second 360 for a Wii this weekend.
Warning though, if you do decide to get one and run into future problems DO NOT mention that you use any non-microsoft components on your 360 or they can void your warranty. HTH!
buttons buster
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IMO the WII is not worth the 360.
My friend got a wii for christmas of 2006 and hasn't even touched the thing for three months.
I think that it was kinda like a "fad" game system and the fun wore off too quickly.
Since you have two 360s though, I guess it may be worth it to you.
My friend got a wii for christmas of 2006 and hasn't even touched the thing for three months.
I think that it was kinda like a "fad" game system and the fun wore off too quickly.
Since you have two 360s though, I guess it may be worth it to you.
Nuuze
New member
I know but the kids are asking for one since they played at their cousins. And since I can't find one anywhere and don't want to drive all over the place and pay $350, I found someone to trade the system and one game for one of my 360's.
Don't get me wrong, I love the 360, I can't get enough of Rainbow Six!
Don't get me wrong, I love the 360, I can't get enough of Rainbow Six!
Nuuze
New member
Yeah, I thought about a mod for the 360 and Wii but don't know how it will react when it goes online since I play a lot online. Is there a for sure way to bypass the mod? I think it will ban your unit from online services if it senses a modded BIOS. Thats what I remember when I used to mod Xbox's and PS1 & 2.
sumyungviet
New member
how long have your guys's lasted before it got the red ring. I got mine during xmas .. and then took it apart to paint the case.. it sat aparrt for bout 6 monts and i finally just started playin with it again for about a month
sumyungviet
New member
i've heard about some problems with the intercooler though.. about it having problems with how the power cord connects into it?
buttons buster
New member
speaking of xbox's i'm kinda old school and only have an xbox.
So If anyone wants to help me out that would be awesome.
I have an xbox that I want to sell.
$55 and it's yours.
I must admit though. you can't go online with it.
sorry for putting a detour in your thread nuuze.
I just didn't want to put up a new thread about xbox's.
Oh and the xbox is slightly modified.
Like once you load a game you could eject the game and continue playing without the cd even in.
I'll explain better if needed
Thanks
So If anyone wants to help me out that would be awesome.
I have an xbox that I want to sell.
$55 and it's yours.
I must admit though. you can't go online with it.
sorry for putting a detour in your thread nuuze.
I just didn't want to put up a new thread about xbox's.
Oh and the xbox is slightly modified.
Like once you load a game you could eject the game and continue playing without the cd even in.
I'll explain better if needed
Thanks
Unarce
Unshackled
Mine lasted 11 months before the red flashes. I never added a cooling system to it, and probably won't for the replacement.
According to Microsoft, the Extended Service Contract that I had with my old one will be cancelled, and then placed on the replacement. I'll have to call them to see if they'll send me a hard copy.
According to Microsoft, the Extended Service Contract that I had with my old one will be cancelled, and then placed on the replacement. I'll have to call them to see if they'll send me a hard copy.
yoshiod9
New member
hey karl, i bought a 360 in early february and it crapped out just last month (right after they announced the 3 year warranty). i'm looking at a 3 to 6 week turn around. yikes!
i usually played around 5-10 hours a week (quite a bit, now that i look back at it!) with no problems. then, right before i moved to Concord, i decided to take a break from packing to play some gears of war and the thing just froze when i started an online match.
i restarted the system and things seemed fine...i played for about an hour and then turned off the 360. turned it on the next day and "voila!"-- 3 red lights.
i usually played around 5-10 hours a week (quite a bit, now that i look back at it!) with no problems. then, right before i moved to Concord, i decided to take a break from packing to play some gears of war and the thing just froze when i started an online match.
i restarted the system and things seemed fine...i played for about an hour and then turned off the 360. turned it on the next day and "voila!"-- 3 red lights.
