Xbox 360....Is it worth it even with the Red Light Issue?

I might get one for Christmas...but how does the Red Light happen? Does the Red Light apear when it's overheated or just randomly? I learned from EP Daily that Microsoft fixed the problem sort of and that Xbox 360's have a less chance of getting the Red Light. Is it worth the risk? And if i do get the Red Light and i send it to get fixed, will the Red Light on the Xbox be fixed permanently? I'd really like to know.

I might get one for Christmas...but how does the Red Light happen? Does the Red Light apear when it's overheated or just randomly? I learned from EP Daily that Microsoft fixed the problem sort of and that Xbox 360's have a less chance of getting the Red Light. Is it worth the risk? And if i do get the Red Light and i send it to get fixed, will the Red Light on the Xbox be fixed permanently? I'd really like to know.

Gaming_WIz

If you get the RROD (red ring of death) it is a hardware failure. If you send it away, there is no guarantee it's fixed for good. Most of the time, they don't even send your same xbox back. They send a different one that they already fixed. Then they fix up the system you sent, and will ship it to somebody else who sends in a broken one. I've had 3 different xbox's (different serial numbers on the back).

In the newer xbox's, RROD is not as common as far as I know...that being said, you still get a 3 year warranty on RROD from the date of purchase, so you should be set.

Even with the RROD problem, the xbox 360 is by far this generations far superior console. I love mine, despite getting RROD multiple times. Having to wait a couple weeks to get it back sucks if you have to send it in, but the console is just a ton of fun.

I got mine on launch day in 2005, and it took 1 year before I got RROD, and those were the worst ones.

I, too, am getting a 360 this Christmas. But don't go by what the fanboys say. Every system has its flaws...(this part belongs on system wars so I'll stop this sentence)...

Its true that its not as bad as before. Just keep the Xbox in a well-ventilated place and don't play for 10 hours straight. Somebody told me that playing a couple of hours and giving it a break helps prevent the rrod.

So basically, its a great system with great games. Just don't overdo it and you'll be fine...and that 3 year warranty is sufficient. If its gonna get the rrod it'll be during that time span...maybe...

You tell us Gaming Wiz...

No but seriously if it worries you just get a 2 year Best Buy Warranty for 35$ and if it breaks you just bring your Xbox back to Best Buy, you keep your hard drive. They will open up a new box right in front of you, take the Hard Drive out of it, since you keep yours. And hand the brand new Xbox over to you.

That way you don't have to wait on MS or worry about just getting a refurbished Xbox back. Problem solved.

Yup. Enjoy Gears 2, Left 4 dead and other games like Mass Effect that are exclusive to Xbox. Xbox live is fantastic too. Regarding the red light issues, I've had mine since Nov 2007 and I haven't had any issues with it. If you get the Arcade bundle, I think it has the jasper chips which is their latest iteration/solution for the red lights.

yeh its worth most of the time when you get rrod its because your motherboard is broke from the heat

I, too, am getting a 360 this Christmas. But don't go by what the fanboys say. Every system has its flaws...(this part belongs on system wars so I'll stop this sentence)...

Its true that its not as bad as before. Just keep the Xbox in a well-ventilated place and don't play for 10 hours straight. Somebody told me that playing a couple of hours and giving it a break helps prevent the rrod.

So basically, its a great system with great games. Just don't overdo it and you'll be fine...and that 3 year warranty is sufficient. If its gonna get the rrod it'll be during that time span...maybe...

Lynx777

Tell that to my xbox, I got Gears of War 2 on Nov. 7th, got home from work at 4:15Pm and played until 6:35Am Nov. 8th, now I know that is pathetic of me to admit, but I played with friends so I have no regrets. I'm telling you this of course not to spite Lynx777, but just to instill some confidence that the newer models are much more rugged than previous releases.

Apparently now you have a lower chance of getting RROD but other errors seem to be springing up in its place (ex. I got the uncovered E74 error).

However, I'm getting an Arcade for xmas because I already have money invested in games and such.

I thought about going PS3 but in reality, it doesn't have as many games that I want - and I'd be paying double (even though it's more stable).

It's going to have to be a judgement call really.

[QUOTE="Lynx777"]

I, too, am getting a 360 this Christmas. But don't go by what the fanboys say. Every system has its flaws...(this part belongs on system wars so I'll stop this sentence)...

Its true that its not as bad as before. Just keep the Xbox in a well-ventilated place and don't play for 10 hours straight. Somebody told me that playing a couple of hours and giving it a break helps prevent the rrod.

So basically, its a great system with great games. Just don't overdo it and you'll be fine...and that 3 year warranty is sufficient. If its gonna get the rrod it'll be during that time span...maybe...

KevComesRipping

Tell that to my xbox, I got Gears of War 2 on Nov. 7th, got home from work at 4:15Pm and played until 6:35Am Nov. 8th, now I know that is pathetic of me to admit, but I played with friends so I have no regrets. I'm telling you this of course not to spite Lynx777, but just to instill some confidence that the newer models are much more rugged than previous releases.

1) Let me write you a prescription for sleep.

2) They are more rugged. Its just that its not recommended to play for a long period of time.

yup with falcon there like 5% chance of rrod last time i heard back in feb there are many differncet reasons for rrod but the comon one was over heating but not big deal now with the new chip sets and if it does break hey warrenty cal up send u box with pre paid lables and everything and u drop it off at ups done and u wait 2 weeks thats if it happens and that 5% maby 3% is stupid people who goes sticks it in closed areas and and stacking stuff on it and blocking vents and fix peranenty sorry i need tell you nothing is permanently like 4real get one make sure get a hardrive pick up halo 3

and if it does break i ratherplay 11 months and enjoy and be happy then a 2-3 week break vs not having one or having other system i dont want