red rings

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 11:20 AM

does any one know about the red rings and why it does it i want to see if i could avoid it when i get my 360 in about a couple days

hollywood21639 · 15-08-2007, 11:41 AM

It is basically an issue mostly tied to overheating the console. Most of the newer console don't have as many problems because Microsoft has installed extra heat sinks to eliminate the issue. One tip I would give it to keep it on its side because if it is upright the airflow is cut off on the bottom vent, also don't use it on carpet put it on a flat smooth surface.

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 11:56 AM

ok thanks

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 11:57 AM

so if i buy one in a couple of days it might not do the red ring of death thing because its a newer xbox

hollywood21639 · 15-08-2007, 11:59 AM

No problem man.

hollywood21639 · 15-08-2007, 12:03 PM

Probably not............it's an issue that Microsoft has been working to fix for a while. Apparently they know the exact cause of the problem now so I would think most available now have the heat sinks installed. Go to a big box store like Target, Circuit City, Best Buy, etc. Somewhere that revolves a lot of product that will have the latest models.

Don't buy the core model........it is such a waste of money. If you plan on going online you NEED the hard drive.

FLANKER 5 · 15-08-2007, 12:05 PM

or my xbox for instance is retarded, because on certain days it gives me those wonderful red rings but when i turn it off and back on again its fine but ya man your fine the newer ones are fine as hollywood explained

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 12:06 PM

ya i was planing on buying the premium know since the price went down and its such a better buy

FLANKER 5 · 15-08-2007, 12:08 PM

good choice

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 12:09 PM

thanks flanker and hollywood

hollywood21639 · 15-08-2007, 12:11 PM

You will know if you are getting the newest model if it has the HDMI port on the premium. It's not a big deal unless you have a HD tv but that is a easy way to tell if you are getting the lastest model. You'll probably have to look on the box yourself for the HDMI logo cuz store clerks can't even spell HDMI. Especially if you go to Gamestop or EB. (idiots)

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 12:13 PM

yeah i dont have Hd tv so it really wont matter but yeah ill just have to look on the box my self and see if its a newer model

hollywood21639 · 15-08-2007, 12:16 PM

Don't buy the store warranty either. You get a full year warranty on the 360 for any defect and 3 years on a 3 red lights/hardware failure.

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 12:20 PM

ok but were would you return it to if the xbox does the 3 red lights since you didnt buy the stores warranty

hollywood21639 · 15-08-2007, 12:25 PM

You call Microsoft. 1800-4my-xbox or xbox.com They send you a coffin for it and they fix. At no cost to you.

psuedohippy · 15-08-2007, 12:27 PM

You know what, I never buy the store warrenty either but now Im on my second 360 and I decided to buy it. From walmart, on my new elite it was only $28 for an extra two years that doesnt start until after the 1 year warrenty from MS. So that gives me three years where I wont have to send it to ms and wait several weeks to get a new one back. To me $28 is worth it.

hollywood21639 · 15-08-2007, 12:30 PM

I bought the year warranty from Gamestop but that was when it only had the 90 day warranty. Never had to use it.......thank the stars above.

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 12:40 PM

should you ever buy an xbox 360 from the computer im not going to buy one from it i just want to know

hollywood21639 · 15-08-2007, 12:43 PM

No. Why pay the shipping? Why wait? I want instant gratification! Retail is gonna move more systems so you don't get one thats been sitting for months. Unless it a PS3 then that's all there is!

xboxfan93 · 15-08-2007, 12:46 PM

ya good point who would pay for shipping and wait if you could just go to the store and buy one