12 that's right 12 Kotaku's staff has gone through 12 360s. We've all heard about 360s dying in fact if we've all had 360s I'm pretty sure that we've had one red ring on us and die. I my self am on my 2nd 360.
That one has only red ringed twice due to a power surge which was fixed by unpluging the unit then taking out and putting the power unit back in.

The only other problem I have with my new 360 is that it doesn't always completely shut off when I shut it off. One time it froze so i turned it off. Ok it's still on and the screen is frozen and I can't turn this damned thing off I had to unplug it to actually get it to turn off. But that was an isolated incident. Most of my freezing issues are XBOX live/NXE related and most have been resolved.

But 12 360s?

I hear exaggerated stories by people who claim they've been through 18 then gave up and got a PS3.
These people are called.......Sony Viral marketing people.

So what are you 360 tales? I want to hear them. Still on your first unit?

at least half of all 360's deaths are the owner's faults. DO NOT do the following.

1) Put your 360 on the floor hard wood and tile is ok but carpet NO. You wouldn't put your computer on a carpeted floor would you? or your DVR?

2) make sure it's getting enough power. Surge protectors and 360s don't mix If you bother to read the manual it tells you that. find a good outlet and plug your 360 into that.

3. Don't be an idiot. don't move the unit while it's on. Don't open and close and open it again repeatedly Common sense. And also don't rapidly turn the unit on and off either.

4. Keep it ventilated. and if you're going to keep it on it's side make sure you have a fan. Also most of the heat taken by the system is from the disc drive spinning so install games.

Those steps should either avoid or prolong your chances of getting a red ring. Granted if you have an older unit a RROD can't be avoided but everyone else should be taken care of.