oblivion disc read error- is this a cache problem or did gamestop screw me over?

after about 5 minutes of playing oblivion, i get an error saying the disc could not be read and to clean it with a soft cloth, etc.

problem is, this is a recently bought used copy from gamestop whose guarantee states that the disc WILL work. i looked it up and it seems it may be a cache problem and to clear the cache by holding a at the start. however, this doesn't seem to do anything and the disc still screws up. is there any confirmation box for clearing the cache? am i doing it wrong? or is the disc just broken and gamestop are jerks?

id just take it back and get another one, unless its passed the point in which you can, which would suckwarmaster670

they won't accept my receipt.

I bought a used copy of it too and had the same issue. Every few hours it would randomly stop saying the disc was dirty.

I ended up selling it on to someone else who hopefully has better luck and buying the GOTY edition.

after about 5 minutes of playing oblivion, i get an error saying the disc could not be read and to clean it with a soft cloth, etc.

problem is, this is a recently bought used copy from gamestop whose guarantee states that the disc WILL work. i looked it up and it seems it may be a cache problem and to clear the cache by holding a at the start. however, this doesn't seem to do anything and the disc still screws up. is there any confirmation box for clearing the cache? am i doing it wrong? or is the disc just broken and gamestop are jerks?

TarzanTheMan

I don't think that's how you clear it, try google and see what comes up becuase I remember doing something completely different.

theyre blowing smoke up ure back side. the receipt shouldnt matter, if its just an exchange. not a return.tina661

Yes but don't you get your full money back with a return and less with an exchange?

I don't think that's how you clear it, try google and see what comes up becuase I remember doing something completely different.

Xbox_101

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10531/Oblivion-Fragmented-Cache-Data-Fix/

"To solve this problem, reset your Xbox, and hold down the A button as the game is booting up. If any button is held while Oblivion is loading, it will clear its hard drive cache, and create a new one.
Once you see the "Bethesda Softworks" logo video, the game is already loaded, and the cache should have been cleared."

As far as I know, I'm doing it right.

this happens to me all the time in oblivion, just save often. its the xbox not the game. i had borrowed the game from a friend and it happened, then i bought the game new and it still happens. to bad because it is such a great game.smag05

how do i save when the game ends as soon as i start it? it takes me about 2-3 minutes to save each time.

hahahahahahahahaha you bought my copy!! hahahahahahahaahahaah haahahahahahahah! theres a small crack in the plastic ring inner part, and even though it is super small, THE DISC DOESNT PLAY!!! AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!guppieface

ha.

after about 5 minutes of playing oblivion, i get an error saying the disc could not be read and to clean it with a soft cloth, etc.

problem is, this is a recently bought used copy from gamestop whose guarantee states that the disc WILL work. i looked it up and it seems it may be a cache problem and to clear the cache by holding a at the start. however, this doesn't seem to do anything and the disc still screws up. is there any confirmation box for clearing the cache? am i doing it wrong? or is the disc just broken and gamestop are jerks?

TarzanTheMan

got mine brand new from game in england and had the same problem so i sold it... goty edition works fine tho

[QUOTE="warmaster670"]id just take it back and get another one, unless its passed the point in which you can, which would suckTarzanTheMan

they won't accept my receipt.

Ask to speak to the store owner, or manager. If all else fails I would just steal another copy and throw my old one in their face! OR! you can buy another used one, and take it back that same day, but put your other copy that doesnt work inside the box.... and get the money back from that game!(or use it to buy another game you like)

Either way I would demand a full exchange, or I would chant "boycott" infront of their store until they do so. Also try emailing the head offices. I hate f*&king gamestop