I've ordered a new Xbox 360 Pro Premium with falcon chip. I have mixed feelings. First, I feel very excited as I couldn't wait to play games like Halo3, gears of war and half life. However, I'm afraid that my Xbox 360 will fail on me.
I live in an Asian country which Microsoft doesn't provide service for Xbox. If I would like to claim the warranty, I need to send it to Singapore with the postage paid fully by me. So, warranty is useless to me and I just pray that my Xbox will be alright. I'll be very happy if my Xbox can live for 2 years. I know it's too much to hope for but that's what I really want.
I've been doing some research on how to prevent 3RROD and fix Xbox 360. There are some guidelines which claimed they are able to fix and prevent 3RROD but I need to pay for it. However, I really wonder how reliable they are. Of course, they are not able to prove it unless the machine they fixed have lasted 2 years without problem. Morever, if they have figured out the "cure", I think Microsoft would have fixed the problem as well.
I just hope by the time if my Xbox fail me, someone would have found the ultimate cure and I don't mind paying some extra buck for it.
I'll be blogging more on Xbox when I lay my hand on it. Maybe I'll try to do some tiny modifications like installing an external exhaust fan to prevent the 3RROD. Maybe some of you guys could give some valuable opinion on this matter.
It's always recommended that you open up the 360 with a screwdriver, hammer and chisel, setaline torch, or just douse it in kerosene and set it aflame.
you probably don't need the fans and also the warranty issue most people have mentioned.
my first 360 lasted 14 months then RRoD. The replacement one was new, quieter and has been brilliant.
Enjoy the next generation fella!
My Xbox has been fine since October 2007. I got an Elite and it's been good to me so far. I really hope it stays that way. I'm too addicted to videogames and I don't know what I'd do if my xbox died on me. lol
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Just don't let it get too hot. I heard that is a major cause of the RROD.
Also if you do any case mods they wont fix it for you so I'd advise against adding external exhaust fans.
Don't make any modifications to your 360 or your account will be banned from Xbox Live.
I've never had a problem with mine and I've had it for 2 years.
when you receive your 360, be sure to place it in a warm, enclosed area to prevent RROD from occurring.
It's always recommended that you open up the 360 with a screwdriver, hammer and chisel, setaline torch, or just douse it in kerosene and set it aflame.
Once opened, draw dicks on everything.
meh my 360's fine right now. I'm sure you'll be ok with it.
if not, get a cold towel, make a rat tail out of it, and whip that bitch!
It's very encouraging to hear that they are people whose 360 survives up to 2 years. Thanks for all the advice.
you probably don't need the fans and also the warranty issue most people have mentioned.
my first 360 lasted 14 months then RRoD. The replacement one was new, quieter and has been brilliant.
Enjoy the next generation fella!
dude... you got a computer? play half life on that thing
My Xbox has been fine since October 2007. I got an Elite and it's been good to me so far. I really hope it stays that way. I'm too addicted to videogames and I don't know what I'd do if my xbox died on me. lol