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Laley23

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Oct 9, 2011 9:48 PM
Well, after about 6 or 7 years it finally happened. FML.

Im not really sure it is worth sending in it to Microsoft when I can just get a new system for a little bit more money immediately (versus waiting the 2 months). But do I go for the 360 again or PS3?? Im thinking PS3 even though Ive been Xbox then Xbox 360 forever because I think they offer more/better via streaming.
Oct 9, 2011 9:48pm
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superman

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Oct 9, 2011 9:53 PM
You could just fix yours with the wet towel method.
Oct 9, 2011 9:53pm
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Oct 9, 2011 9:59 PM
superman;928284 wrote:You could just fix yours with the wet towel method.
Im 90% sure that wouldnt work.
Oct 9, 2011 9:59pm
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Oct 9, 2011 10:03 PM
How much is it to fix? You could fix it and resell it....upgrade to an elite or ps3
Oct 9, 2011 10:03pm
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Oct 9, 2011 10:04 PM
Have had mine for 6 years or so and still no RROD, knock on wood
Oct 9, 2011 10:04pm
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WebFire

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Oct 9, 2011 10:28 PM
The towel trick didn't work for me. Luckily it was still under the 3 year window and the "new" one hasn't given me any problems.
Oct 9, 2011 10:28pm
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Oct 9, 2011 11:26 PM
Laley23;928275 wrote:Well, after about 6 or 7 years it finally happened. FML.

Im not really sure it is worth sending in it to Microsoft when I can just get a new system for a little bit more money immediately (versus waiting the 2 months). But do I go for the 360 again or PS3?? Im thinking PS3 even though Ive been Xbox then Xbox 360 forever because I think they offer more/better via streaming.
Why would you switch? Then you have to rebuild your games collection, lose your friends, etc. Just either get a new box or get it repaired (get a new box). 6 or 7 years is pretty reasonable for an electronic device you likely used fairly often.
Oct 9, 2011 11:26pm
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Oct 9, 2011 11:26 PM
I started out with a 360 and after mine RROD x3 I switched to PS3. Couldn't be happier.
Oct 9, 2011 11:26pm
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Oct 9, 2011 11:28 PM
hoops23;928381 wrote:I started out with a 360 and after mine RROD x3 I switched to PS3. Couldn't be happier.
This I understand more since it going 3 times has to be infuriating. But mine went once and I was fine with fixing it. 3 times and I'd probably do the same. But it's unlikely to happen again since they fixed the RROD a long time ago and even more so with the new model.
Oct 9, 2011 11:28pm
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Oct 9, 2011 11:39 PM
I Wear Pants;928385 wrote:This I understand more since it going 3 times has to be infuriating. But mine went once and I was fine with fixing it. 3 times and I'd probably do the same. But it's unlikely to happen again since they fixed the RROD a long time ago and even more so with the new model.
I still have a 360, it just collects dust now. I've been meaning to get GoW3, but too much coming out within the next few weeks. I absolutely can't wait for Uncharted 3.
Oct 9, 2011 11:39pm
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Oct 9, 2011 11:40 PM
Towel method worked for me back in the day for roughly 3 months. I've had the RRoD 3 times, on the latest they sent me was over 3 yrs ago and its been fine.
Oct 9, 2011 11:40pm
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Oct 10, 2011 12:16 AM
I can fix the RRoD. Its actullay quite simple and only costs about 30 bucks.

Forgot to mention I don't even have an Xbox. I have a PS3. Still its an easy fix for the piece of crap.
Oct 10, 2011 12:16am
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Oct 10, 2011 12:23 AM
I Wear Pants;928380 wrote:Why would you switch? Then you have to rebuild your games collection, lose your friends, etc. Just either get a new box or get it repaired (get a new box). 6 or 7 years is pretty reasonable for an electronic device you likely used fairly often.
I dont do live. So that isnt a big deal at all. I also dont play old versions of games, and with the 2012 editions about to release, Id probably pick them up anyway. I am a 95% sports guy on video games, not much for the shooter games or anything. I switch literally doesnt affect me at all.
Oct 10, 2011 12:23am
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Oct 10, 2011 12:29 AM
Just buy both systems...easy fix. i have a xbox for gaming and ps3 for bluray
Oct 10, 2011 12:29am
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Oct 10, 2011 12:32 AM
wes_mantooth;928468 wrote:Just buy both systems...easy fix. i have a xbox for gaming and ps3 for bluray
If only they could combine both of those into one system...think of the money you would save :cool:
Oct 10, 2011 12:32am
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Oct 10, 2011 12:40 AM
Laley23;928460 wrote:I dont do live. So that isnt a big deal at all. I also dont play old versions of games, and with the 2012 editions about to release, Id probably pick them up anyway. I am a 95% sports guy on video games, not much for the shooter games or anything. I switch literally doesnt affect me at all.
So you play sports games...by yourself. :P
Oct 10, 2011 12:40am
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Oct 10, 2011 12:41 AM
Try the qtip fix, my brother fixed his that way.
Oct 10, 2011 12:41am
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Oct 10, 2011 2:35 AM
Laley23;928295 wrote:Im 90% sure that wouldnt work.
Of course it would work. I read about that on the internets !!!
Oct 10, 2011 2:35am
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Oct 10, 2011 3:00 AM
I fixed my last one and it worked for about a month. Then the motherboard warped beyond imagine and I bought the new slim with my taxes. Problem solved
Oct 10, 2011 3:00am
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Oct 10, 2011 7:40 AM
Laley23;928460 wrote:I dont do live. So that isnt a big deal at all. I also dont play old versions of games, and with the 2012 editions about to release, Id probably pick them up anyway. I am a 95% sports guy on video games, not much for the shooter games or anything. I switch literally doesnt affect me at all.
If you play sports games, then it's a no brainer. PS3.
Oct 10, 2011 7:40am
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Oct 10, 2011 8:18 AM
hoops23;928624 wrote:If you play sports games, then it's a no brainer. PS3.
If you play sports games it's a push.
Oct 10, 2011 8:18am
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Oct 10, 2011 9:57 AM
My wife and I just got HuluPlus for the 360. If anything happens to my xbox again (RROD once in 2008), I'll still stay with xbox.

I don't do too many games, mainly FIFA and Halo. But with all the features that xbox has, there's no way that I'd go to a PS3. I just wish my ISP had WatchESPN capabilities...bummer!
Oct 10, 2011 9:57am
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Oct 10, 2011 4:35 PM
Laley23;928275 wrote: Im not really sure it is worth sending in it to Microsoft when I can just get a new system for a little bit more money immediately (versus waiting the 2 months).
Did Mircosoft tell you it was going to take 2 months?

When I sent mine in, I had one back in 5 or 6 days.
Oct 10, 2011 4:35pm
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Oct 10, 2011 4:41 PM
hoops23;928624 wrote:If you play sports games, then it's a no brainer. PS3.
To each his own.
Oct 10, 2011 4:41pm
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Oct 10, 2011 5:35 PM
khujo;929129 wrote:Did Mircosoft tell you it was going to take 2 months?

When I sent mine in, I had one back in 5 or 6 days.
Yeah they did, and I know a few people that said it took them 2-3 months. I suppose it could be them covering their ass if it does take that long, when in reality it might be closer to a week. Ill probably suck it up and send it in. If its a week that would be awesome. 2 months and Ill be pretty bummed though.
Oct 10, 2011 5:35pm