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  • Matt23134
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    • Aug 2009
    • 424

    #1

    Buying a 360 again, need some advice

    Hey guys. Long story short, after my first 360 got the RROD for the second time I am looking to buy a new one. A question though.

    Do the new 360s have lower failure rates than the older models? I've heard the newer Elites are pretty much RROD proof but I'm thinking of just buying a 360 Arcade and using my HD from my dead 360. If I do this, can I expect to see the RROD again?
  • goh
    Banned
    • Aug 2003
    • 20755

    #2
    Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

    Far as I've heard yes the new ones are more reliable but you're covered for 3 years anyway. If you believe in 2012 there's nothing to worry about. If you don't the next gen should be out by then and you'll be trading it in for the NeXbox.

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    • Gotmadskillzson
      Live your life
      • Apr 2008
      • 23442

      #3
      Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

      Yeah the new models are more reliable. Kind of the same way as the later models of the PS2 were better then the 3000-1 series.

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      • elgreazy1
        MVP
        • Apr 2007
        • 2996

        #4
        Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

        Honestly, don't do it!!!
        http://www.operationsports.com/elgre...er-broken-360/
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        • jonpt
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          • Dec 2002
          • 1289

          #5
          Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

          I'm on my 4th now for awhile. I think it helps now that you can download your game to the harddrive. No longer sounds like a jet taking off when you do this so I guess it's easier on your xbox.
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          • Matt23134
            Rookie
            • Aug 2009
            • 424

            #6
            Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

            Originally posted by elgreazy1
            So you're saying go for PS3?

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            • goh
              Banned
              • Aug 2003
              • 20755

              #7
              Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

              Originally posted by Matt23134
              So you're saying go for PS3?
              Don't do THAT: http://www.operationsports.com/forum...th-thread.html

              Screw it,get a Wii.

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              • Cusefan
                Earlwolfx on XBL
                • Oct 2003
                • 9820

                #8
                Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

                Originally posted by jonpt
                I'm on my 4th now for awhile. I think it helps now that you can download your game to the harddrive. No longer sounds like a jet taking off when you do this so I guess it's easier on your xbox.
                This, I download every game I play to my Harddrive. I have only had 1 Xbox RROD on me, I did get one stolen, and I sold a Pro to get a Elite. On the other hand, I have had two PS3 break on me, so I am part of the 1% who have had more PS3s break than XBox.

                Personally, There are so many great deals for Elites, you cannot go wrong.
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                • Matt23134
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                  • Aug 2009
                  • 424

                  #9
                  Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

                  Well. More-so in Microsoft's case, I hope the quality of the hardware in the next-next gen systems is a bit more up to par.

                  At this point I might just buy a new 360 motherboard, as I expect if I buy a brand new 360 it will eventually crap out. If I bought an Elite motherboard would it work with the DVD drive from my dead 360? Or would there be problems there?
                  Last edited by Matt23134; 01-17-2010, 12:46 AM.

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                  • koebner
                    MVP
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 1956

                    #10
                    Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

                    Amazon has new Arcade units for 174 dollars and free shipping.

                    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...eapassgam08-20

                    I have yet to read of any Jasper units RRODing;they are evidently built much better than the previous models.
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                    • Rassklot
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                      • Dec 2009
                      • 80

                      #11
                      Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

                      just make sure u get that 3 year warranty.. wii is the only trustable console
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                      • Matt23134
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                        • Aug 2009
                        • 424

                        #12
                        Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

                        Originally posted by koebner
                        Amazon has new Arcade units for 174 dollars and free shipping.

                        http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...eapassgam08-20

                        I have yet to read of any Jasper units RRODing;they are evidently built much better than the previous models.
                        Thanks. That's probably what I'll end up going with.

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                        • rock85
                          MVP
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 3146

                          #13
                          Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

                          Just get the newest chip one, the one that has the jasper chip in it. It runs cooler and quieter. Make sure the power brick is 175 watts. But most of the ones out now have the Jasper chip

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                          • 23
                            yellow
                            • Sep 2002
                            • 66469

                            #14
                            Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

                            Over the last 4 months ive had 2 360's RROD on me

                            So each one lasted 2 months a piece, so no, the newer ones suck as well.

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                            • CaptainZombie
                              Brains
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 37851

                              #15
                              Re: Buying a 360 again, need some advice

                              Originally posted by 23
                              Over the last 4 months ive had 2 360's RROD on me

                              So each one lasted 2 months a piece, so no, the newer ones suck as well.
                              Damn Dre, I am surprised you have not given up yet.
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