Official 360 Problems

[DIESEL]

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There's a MUCH EASIER WAY of getting your money back Diesel. Call your credit card company explain the situation dispute 2 of the 3 charges for $64.00, they'll contact MS and you'll get back $64 back plus you'll be covered for 1 year. Life is Good

I hadn't thought about disputing it through the credit card. Thanks for the advice Rodster. It should be much easier than going through MS.

[BD8802]

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Mine just died last night. I have had it since 7/18, and have not even played it that much. This is really really disapointing. Best Buy better let me return it and get a new one.

Is there any way to protect this from happening again? I will be getting the extended warrenty for sure.

[TDKing]

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360 died last night. Purchased in April. Two red rings of light.. overheating.
Read somewhere on the internet to check the fans at the back of the 360. It may have even been this site. Well sure enough one of the fans isn't working.
Called MYXBOX and some valley girl told me to unplug it for like umm.. 4 hours and then like try it again you know... LOL. I told her a fan wasn't working but she said to like umm unplug it for 4 hours and try again... yeah ok. Well needless to say it overheated again so now they are sending me a ups box.

Oh... I have the 2 year MS warranty.

[Stormyhog]

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These systems seem to be a real piece of garbage and I for one will stay clear. Microsoft should be ashamed of releasing a system with so much flaws. Why is this not looked into and Microsoft should have recalled these systems and released them when they are more reliable. When you buy a 360 you shouldn't have to worry if it will last. They said it is only a small percentage, yeah small percentage my ***. I have heard of people going through 4 or 5 systems which is really pathetic.

[Lonestar210]

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Question: My TV has no Audio/Video outlets, just a cable connection. How do I connect my X-Box 360 to this TV?

[Flawless]

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Coffin arrived and now it's off to Texas for repair.

[heelsman22]

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Question: My TV has no Audio/Video outlets, just a cable connection. How do I connect my X-Box 360 to this TV?

You'll probably have to hook it up through a VCR or DVD player.


My 360 has been acting up lately boys. It makes loud clicking noises while playing games, almost constantly, but especially when doing large loads. I thought it was just normal, but then I played a friend's 360 and heard almost no noises like the ones mine was making.

It freezes all the time, and I'm fortunate if I can get through more than one game in NCAA.

Unfortunately, I bought it in April, so the standard warranty is up. I didn't buy one from MS or the place I bought it.

So what's my next move?

[Spongedaddy]

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You'll probably have to hook it up through a VCR or DVD player.


My 360 has been acting up lately boys. It makes loud clicking noises while playing games, almost constantly, but especially when doing large loads. I thought it was just normal, but then I played a friend's 360 and heard almost no noises like the ones mine was making.

It freezes all the time, and I'm fortunate if I can get through more than one game in NCAA.

Unfortunately, I bought it in April, so the standard warranty is up. I didn't buy one from MS or the place I bought it.

So what's my next move?

I think if you call the 1-800 number on the extended warranty sheet that comes with the system they will take an order over the phone without proof of purchase.

Did you register the system? If not it should be no problem buying an extended warranty and even if you didn't I would think you still might be able to buy it.

[ThaGenecyst]

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man... everytime this thread comes back up, i go to my launch 360.. pet it, kiss it, and reassure it that i love it and will always be there for it....


i think that's why mine has never really given me problems


*knocks on wood*

[ThaGenecyst]

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I think if you call the 1-800 number on the extended warranty sheet that comes with the system they will take an order over the phone without proof of purchase.

Did you register the system? If not it should be no problem buying an extended warranty and even if you didn't I would think you still might be able to buy it.

even if it's not registered.. they can deny you... just come up with a good lie and they'll reward you with it over the phone.. i'm gonna tell them that it was a father's day gift and that my son bought it for me used.

[heelsman22]

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And the story continues...

I've been trying to play NCAA for the past 15 minutes, but it freezes. Just about every time.

Then, a message showed up before the game even started saying "to play this disc you must put it in a 360 console." What the hell does that mean??

[Rodster]

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And the story continues...

I've been trying to play NCAA for the past 15 minutes, but it freezes. Just about every time.

Then, a message showed up before the game even started saying "to play this disc you must put it in a 360 console." What the hell does that mean??

Either a bad game disc or the early signs of a bad DVD drive.

[WazzuRC]

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Question: My TV has no Audio/Video outlets, just a cable connection. How do I connect my X-Box 360 to this TV?

You'll need a RFU Adapter I believe...you can find them pretty much at any Gamestop/Best Buy.

[HMcCoy]

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My launch system just crapped out on me Monday. I got the 2 year agreement at BB though, so they gave me another one no questions asked. I'm just glad I don't have to re-purchase my downloads.

[Vince]

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You'll need a RFU Adapter I believe...you can find them pretty much at any Gamestop/Best Buy.

Better to just get a cheap RF modulator.

That's what I do.