Another 360 bites the dust... - Page 4

Lenochka · 03-10-08, 19:47

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So the newer models shouldn't have all the problems past models have had? That always worries me... I have a model that was made in January of this year so that makes me wonder, what was the exact date that these new models that aren't as likely to die started being made? Is there any way to find out? xD

Angelus · 03-10-08, 20:57

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Originally Posted by thanatos

I've had a 360 since launch day and it's red ringed once, they took two weeks to repair and I got a free faceplate and a month free live. I've had an Elite since shortly after that was released and it hasn't so much as skipped in a cutscene.

All these horror stories seem a bit over the top and if you've experienced one you are certainly the exception. Microsoft have admitted there was a fault, they have openly apologised and extended the warranty so that no one is left out of pocket over the matter, admittedly they did this to save face rather than for charity but it's still a damn site more than any other company has done to my recollection. The new boxes are shown to no longer suffer from the problem so maybe the console debate can move onto game library discussions now rather than reliability issues.

I haven't had one problem with my 360 until I got the e74 message last night. The 360 is a fantastic console and although it shouldn't be lasting a mere 10 months, I can understand why it did because it was used for at least one hour every day by someone in the house. I know that shouldn't be an issue, but what can you do?

illuminati30 · 03-10-08, 21:51

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Originally Posted by interstellardave

ill would give up before I reached that many replacements!

It's funny, though, when I went without my 360 for 10 days or so my Wii still gathered dust (I've now sold it) and the PS3 was used to watch a Blu Ray movie, and that's it. Despite the risk of trouble the 360 is still by far my favorite gaming machine.

I did enjoy the console when i had it, and i still think it is a great machine, but the one i had was too unstable, and i am not rich enough to be throwing consoles away. I want them to last, and i know my 360 was well past the warranty stage. I bought a 1080p hdtv, and i was going to buy the component cable for the 360, but i decided i was better off with a PS3 and the blu ray player. I am now down to just a PS3 and a Wii, which is much more manageable than the plethora of consoles i usually have, and in some ways it's a relief! Both of the consoles offer me something very different, and both are great, so maybe you are not making the most of it. I am really enjoying the PSN network, down loading demos, and last night i down loaded wipeout hd, great game! Also really enjoying playing mariokart and smash brothers on the Wii. I would never ever sell it!

AmericanAssassin · 04-10-08, 15:05

PlayStation 3 is the answer, Angelus.

Angelus · 04-10-08, 15:09

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Originally Posted by AmericanAssassin

PlayStation 3 is the answer, Angelus.

I've already got a 360.

Angelus · 11-10-08, 12:42

Sorry to bump, but that last post was only a week ago.

I received an e-mail from Microsoft at 12:32 today telling me that my 360 has been shipped back to me.

It's taken 7 days for them to receive it, repair/replace it and then ship it back to me. Not bad at all.

Lara's home · 11-10-08, 13:14

Nice that you got it so quickly. Took me 10 days or something to get mine back.

jackali · 11-10-08, 16:47

Good to hear, Joe. Let's just hope that it doesn't get lost in the post.

Hybrid Soldier · 11-10-08, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Angelus

Sorry to bump, but that last post was only a week ago.

I received an e-mail from Microsoft at 12:32 today telling me that my 360 has been shipped back to me.

It's taken 7 days for them to receive it, repair/replace it and then ship it back to me. Not bad at all.

I remember them saying it would take approximately 3 weeks when i had to ship mine.

But i got it back in a week.. and you'll also be getting another month free of Live. XD

Endow · 11-10-08, 16:58

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03-10-08, 19:47	#31
Lenochka Tomb Raider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Dark Depths of Britney's Ratty Extensions Gender: Male Posts: 21,246	^ So the newer models shouldn't have all the problems past models have had? That always worries me... I have a model that was made in January of this year so that makes me wonder, what was the exact date that these new models that aren't as likely to die started being made? Is there any way to find out? xD __________________ Patterns will fall as quick as I do. Last edited by Lenochka; 03-10-08 at 19:49.

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Lara's home Professor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forever trapped in a Logic Error Posts: 4,495	Nice that you got it so quickly. Took me 10 days or something to get mine back. __________________ "This ban was just a way to get your attention. Nothing permanent". Oh justin~ Last edited by Lara's home; 11-10-08 at 13:15.

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jackali Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 11,085	Good to hear, Joe. Let's just hope that it doesn't get lost in the post. __________________ Life tastes better with cake.

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Endow Relic Hunter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,763	. Last edited by Endow; 29-03-12 at 21:32.

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AmericanAssassin Legend Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 28,392	PlayStation 3 is the answer, Angelus.

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Angelus Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,476	Sorry to bump, but that last post was only a week ago. I received an e-mail from Microsoft at 12:32 today telling me that my 360 has been shipped back to me. It's taken 7 days for them to receive it, repair/replace it and then ship it back to me. Not bad at all.