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Title: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on April 25, 2008, 11:25:13 PM

My XBOX 360 died tonight - 4/25/2008

I'll need moral support over the next few weeks guys, especially with GTA 4 coming out this tuesday.

-P

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Qui-Fawn on April 25, 2008, 11:27:10 PM

I feel somewhat responsible, as I was the last one to play it....the poor thing couldn't take the strain of Meeko's terrible guitar on Black Hole Sun.  Not even my awesome drumming could save it.  :(

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on April 25, 2008, 11:34:39 PM

Quote from: Pepito on April 25, 2008, 11:25:13 PM

My XBOX 360 died tonight - 4/25/2008

I'll need moral support over the next few weeks guys, especially with GTA 4 coming out this tuesday.

-P

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!  Are you covered?  If yes, then you will get a better one from Xbox!  Don't be upset when I pass you!  :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: DoubleTap on April 26, 2008, 12:07:31 AM

Everybody I know that owns one has had to ship it back.  Don't feel to bad the turn around on mine was only about a week.  Mine died about 2 weeks after the warranty expired.  1 more reason to hate microsoft.  My Wii broke too, but nintendo was much better to deal with.  They sent me a brand new Wii then I shipped my old one back in the same box.  No wait time, it was nice.

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on April 26, 2008, 01:53:39 AM

UPDATE:

After searching for the phone number to call, my box is past warranty, but I heard Microsoft made some extension, I found a trick to get some more life out of the dead system.


I wrapped the XBOX in a Towel for 20 minutes while powered on, then rebooted it, and IT WORKED!!!

I hear that this doesn't get much more life out of it, but it let me play it tonight :)

I'm calling microsoft in the morning.


I guess Douglas Adams was right, the most useful thing in the universe really is a towel

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on April 26, 2008, 10:50:02 AM

Quote from: Pepito on April 26, 2008, 01:53:39 AM

UPDATE:

After searching for the phone number to call, my box is past warranty, but I heard Microsoft made some extension, I found a trick to get some more life out of the dead system.


I wrapped the XBOX in a Towel for 20 minutes while powered on, then rebooted it, and IT WORKED!!!

I hear that this doesn't get much more life out of it, but it let me play it tonight :)

I'm calling microsoft in the morning.


I guess Douglas Adams was right, the most useful thing in the universe really is a towel

Xbox 360 extended it to 3 years.  All you have to do is call them and they can tell when it was manufactured by the serial number.  It happened to about 8 of my buddies and they got a brand new updated one in about two to three weeks.

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: SpitFireScout on April 27, 2008, 12:00:19 AM

sounds like there might be hope, in the world of consel owners though, i now have my very first console! it showed up finally today, i now have a brand new Wii! (won it in a contest) So you can come and play Wii when your X-box dies again :(

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Volund Starfire on April 27, 2008, 08:19:22 AM

Nintendo Wii... The arch-enemy of the couch-potato video game player.

If you ever get the Zelda game, though, don't post it or my wife will become your new best friend...

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on April 27, 2008, 08:46:05 AM

Yah, my Wii and I will be spending some quality time while I wait for my replacement xbox.

Link's crossbow training here I come

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: DoubleTap on April 28, 2008, 06:40:36 PM

Quote from: Volund Starfire on April 27, 2008, 08:19:22 AM

Nintendo Wii... The arch-enemy of the couch-potato video game player.

No its not.  I have figured how to play everything w/ just a little twist of the wrist and Mario Cart is all sitting. :mrgreen:

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: SpitFireScout on April 28, 2008, 10:05:37 PM

you cheat the system! lol

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: greedo on April 28, 2008, 10:33:23 PM

I've actually learned how to play golf pretty good sitting in my kids gamer-chair. :D

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: SpitFireScout on April 28, 2008, 11:46:53 PM

i like Wii golf alot

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on April 29, 2008, 05:06:49 PM

Wii bowling baby!!!!!!

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: tavrikgannon on April 29, 2008, 06:03:45 PM

I gotta agree with Big Rob, here..... Wii Bowling is where's at. Ok, I am all about the Wii baseball, too. Wii Tennis isn't so bad, either.

 - Bill

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on April 30, 2008, 12:42:03 PM

I'm all about Wii pool and the shooting level on Wii play

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: tavrikgannon on April 30, 2008, 01:44:03 PM

I haven't played Wii pool.... but it sounds like it could be pretty fun.

 - Bill

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on April 30, 2008, 02:57:30 PM

I got my box to ship the dead xbox away today. Should have a new one in a couple of weeks.


Wii Pool is awesome

We should have a Wii Party

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on April 30, 2008, 03:43:53 PM

Quote from: Pepito on April 30, 2008, 02:57:30 PM

I got my box to ship the dead xbox away today. Should have a new one in a couple of weeks.


Wii Pool is awesome

We should have a Wii Party

So they are hooking you up?  That's sweet!

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on April 30, 2008, 04:13:14 PM

Yeah, I'm excited, Xbox Arcade with all the fixings

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on April 30, 2008, 04:16:22 PM

Quote from: Pepito on April 30, 2008, 04:13:14 PM

Yeah, I'm excited, Xbox Arcade with all the fixings

That is SWEET! That is SWEET! That is SWEET! That is SWEET! That is SWEET!

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: greedo on April 30, 2008, 11:12:18 PM

Next poker game we'll have to take a break and wii-bowl for $$

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on May 01, 2008, 11:07:54 AM

Quote from: greedo on April 30, 2008, 11:12:18 PM

Next poker game we'll have to take a break and wii-bowl for $$

Hells ya!

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: SpitFireScout on May 01, 2008, 06:34:59 PM

smells like a side bet brewing to me! lol

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on May 01, 2008, 07:07:58 PM

I'll bring the Wii zapper and we can bert on Duck Shooting too :)

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: tavrikgannon on May 01, 2008, 08:09:05 PM

Quote from: greedo on April 30, 2008, 11:12:18 PM

Next poker game we'll have to take a break and wii-bowl for $$

I do believe I would be taking your money..... good old Marshall thought he was hot stuff, until I schooled him!

 - Bill

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: SpitFireScout on May 01, 2008, 11:17:30 PM

i'll bert on anything! ;)

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on May 02, 2008, 01:10:23 AM

Just call me Ernie :p

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Cooter Davis on May 02, 2008, 11:42:44 PM

Since I have been spending alot of time on the couch the xbox 360 is getting a lot of use.
I just picked up GTA4 today and I've never seen a game ship with more bugs than this one.
The very first quest, leaving romans appt, I fell through a wall. Inside of five minutes
I have gotten stuck, and even drove down the street, but couldn't see the car.
Talked about rushed. On the other hand.... I've been racking up some paragon points playing Mass Effect.
That game is a lot better I think but who knows........

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: tavrikgannon on May 02, 2008, 11:45:44 PM

My roommate suggests get yourself a laser cleaner for your X-Box. Perhaps the "heads" need to be cleaned. He got his copy of GTA4 and hasn't experienced any of the issues that you describe.

 - Bill

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on May 03, 2008, 02:12:22 AM

I'm 10% complete with my GTA4 and it's playing great, even on my towel fixed 360 (which I send in Monday)

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on May 03, 2008, 06:52:50 PM

Quote from: tavrikgannon on May 02, 2008, 11:45:44 PM

My roommate suggests get yourself a laser cleaner for your X-Box. Perhaps the "heads" need to be cleaned. He got his copy of GTA4 and hasn't experienced any of the issues that you describe.

 - Bill

Another officer talking out of his ***.  Bill have you even heard of the "Red Ring of Death"?  A laser cleaner won't fix that.   :roll:  It's like washing your truck that won't make it run. LOL

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Cooter Davis on May 03, 2008, 09:51:51 PM

Quote from: Ilovesanddirt on May 03, 2008, 06:52:50 PM

Quote from: tavrikgannon on May 02, 2008, 11:45:44 PM

My roommate suggests get yourself a laser cleaner for your X-Box. Perhaps the "heads" need to be cleaned. He got his copy of GTA4 and hasn't experienced any of the issues that you describe.

 - Bill

Another officer talking out of his ***.  Bill have you even heard of the "Red Ring of Death"?  A laser cleaner won't fix that.   :roll:  It's like washing your truck that won't make it run. LOL

I believe the info Bill left was for me. Not for Pauls Red ring of death. And the towel method worked for quite a while for Eddie.

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: tavrikgannon on May 03, 2008, 11:02:14 PM

You see how my post came directly under Cooter's there? Yeah, the comments were directed toward him as he was describing glitching problems with the game, itself, not a system collapse like Paul's Red Ring of Death!

Do try to keep up, Sandy!  :wink:

 - Bill

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on May 04, 2008, 07:53:18 PM

Quote from: tavrikgannon on May 03, 2008, 11:02:14 PM

You see how my post came directly under Cooter's there? Yeah, the comments were directed toward him as he was describing glitching problems with the game, itself, not a system collapse like Paul's Red Ring of Death!

Do try to keep up, Sandy!  :wink:

 - Bill

You my boy Bill! :mrgreen:

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: tavrikgannon on May 05, 2008, 05:09:01 PM

I know, Sandy.... I'm your boy. Now pay me my allowance!  :mrgreen:

 - Bill

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on May 21, 2008, 02:31:07 PM

NEW XBOBX HAS ARRIVED!!!

I got my new xbobx 360 last night  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Volund Starfire on May 21, 2008, 04:11:25 PM

Do I hear an XBOX par... I mean Armor Party in the near future?

j/k

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Cooter Davis on May 21, 2008, 04:31:29 PM

Quote from: Pepito on May 21, 2008, 02:31:07 PM

NEW XBOBX HAS ARRIVED!!!

I got my new xbobx 360 last night  :mrgreen:

Just curious bro, but did they send you a brand spanking new one, or a rework?
If you don't know how to tell, pull of the face plate and look at the serial number.
Let me know if it has a big black dot (solid circle) at the beginning or end.

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Ilovesanddirt on May 21, 2008, 04:46:46 PM

Quote from: Cooter Davis on May 21, 2008, 04:31:29 PM

Let me know if it has a big black dot (solid circle) at the beginning or end.

Which means what?  My buddy just got his "new one" and I would like to tell him.

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Cooter Davis on May 21, 2008, 05:10:34 PM

Quote from: Ilovesanddirt on May 21, 2008, 04:46:46 PM

Quote from: Cooter Davis on May 21, 2008, 04:31:29 PM

Let me know if it has a big black dot (solid circle) at the beginning or end.

Which means what?  My buddy just got his "new one" and I would like to tell him.

Well under the faceplate is a white sticker that has numbers, or maybe it just says Microsoft (I can't recall exactly,) and it is the warantee sticker.
If its a clean sticker, ie no black circle, it is an original, unmodified by Microsoft, XBOX 360. If it has the black circle it is a reworked, by microsoft, Xbox 360. The only reason I ask is Eddie, a friend of mine some of you have met, had the Red Ring of Death problem. He sent in his 360, and they sent him back a rework. After about a month he had the RRD problem again. This was almost a year ago so I dont know if Microsoft has gotten better, or just replaces them all now with new ones, but I was just curious to know if they still sent out reworks.

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on May 21, 2008, 06:12:45 PM

Hmmm, I'll have to go home and look. Via the information provided I believe it to be a New Xbox Arcade, they also threw in 6 months of Xbox live Gold :)

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Pepito on May 22, 2008, 09:51:21 AM

It is in fact a NEW Xbox

Sweet!

Title: Re: RIP Sweet XBOX 360
Post by: Cooter Davis on May 22, 2008, 09:57:55 AM

NICE