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  • Kodiak33
    MVP
    • Aug 2002
    • 1093

    #16
    Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

    I haven't had any problems with mine, and I got it two weeks ago. I don't play it too much (hour a day) cause of work, but I'll check the manufacturing date anyway...

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    • ExtremeGamer
      Extra Life 11/3/18
      • Jul 2002
      • 35299

      #17
      Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

      When wasn't it safe?

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      • Rodster
        Banned
        • Mar 2003
        • 5709

        #18
        Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

        Originally posted by jjoe
        Thanks, everyone. You sure put everything in perspective with 3% problem units. When i read through the problem thread above, I got the feeling maybe 40% of the units had problems. Plus, I remember the first xbox had a problem with the Thompson drives, which were later replaced. Don't know how much improvements will come down the road.
        Het JJoe just a side note. Just treat the 360 like it's a high powered ultra expensive Power Mac that you just spent $5k on the beast. Because that's what the Xbox 360 really is a high powered Mac !

        Plug the 360 into a UPS Backup or a good surge protector. I lay mine flat just to avoid tip overs. Make sure it has good airflow and you should be set. Mine always runs warm and i've never had a problem no lockups as well. Basically follow good common sense and you'll be fine.

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        • JayBee74
          Hall Of Fame
          • Jul 2002
          • 22989

          #19
          Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

          I thought mine was messed up. In fact I even had a shipping box mailed to me. The unit froze and a 3/4 red light indicator appeared on the big power button on the front of the console. It seems to happen once every 10-14 days (????) and only when using COD2. To correct the problem I turn the console ON and OFF once or twice with the controller. If that doesn't work I snap the hard drive out with the console OFF, and then snap it in again.

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          • dagger55
            No end in sight...
            • Jul 2004
            • 7907

            #20
            Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

            Originally posted by JayBee74
            I thought mine was messed up. In fact I even had a shipping box mailed to me. The unit froze and a 3/4 red light indicator appeared on the big power button on the front of the console. It seems to happen once every 10-14 days (????) and only when using COD2. To correct the problem I turn the console ON and OFF once or twice with the controller. If that doesn't work I snap the hard drive out with the console OFF, and then snap it in again.
            i would send it back

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            • Drag66
              Pro
              • Mar 2003
              • 758

              #21
              Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

              I have had mine since launch and zero problems. My manufacture date is like September of '05 so I don't know whether the manufacture date means anything.

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              • JayBee74
                Hall Of Fame
                • Jul 2002
                • 22989

                #22
                Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                Originally posted by dagger55
                i would send it back
                It's no big deal, and I have the MS 2 year warranty.

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                • Slymm
                  Th* m*n...
                  • Nov 2002
                  • 3406

                  #23
                  Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                  How long after purchase do you have to be able to get the warranty from MS.
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                  • RockyTop1
                    All Star
                    • Apr 2004
                    • 8267

                    #24
                    Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                    Originally posted by Drag66
                    I have had mine since launch and zero problems. My manufacture date is like September of '05 so I don't know whether the manufacture date means anything.
                    Exact same for me, manufacture date of september and I think mine has only locked up once in the dashboard.
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                    • jjoe
                      Pro
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 880

                      #25
                      Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                      Originally posted by Rodster
                      Het JJoe just a side note. Just treat the 360 like it's a high powered ultra expensive Power Mac that you just spent $5k on the beast. Because that's what the Xbox 360 really is a high powered Mac !

                      Plug the 360 into a UPS Backup or a good surge protector. I lay mine flat just to avoid tip overs. Make sure it has good airflow and you should be set. Mine always runs warm and i've never had a problem no lockups as well. Basically follow good common sense and you'll be fine.
                      Thanks again Rodster. Will you also be getting the PS3? Why or why not?

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                      • Rodster
                        Banned
                        • Mar 2003
                        • 5709

                        #26
                        Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                        Originally posted by jjoe
                        Thanks again Rodster. Will you also be getting the PS3? Why or why not?
                        Heck yeah! Once you see a 360 game on a high def screen there's no going back. IMO the difference is like the jump between PS1 to Dreamcast. So now that i'm spoiled and can't wait for Fight Night 3 (Xbox360) i've already made my decision to buy a PS3.

                        I just hope the price is no more than $500.

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                        • JayBee74
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 22989

                          #27
                          Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                          Originally posted by slymm21
                          How long after purchase do you have to be able to get the warranty from MS.
                          Good question.

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                          • Boltman
                            L.A. to S.D. to HI
                            • Mar 2004
                            • 18283

                            #28
                            Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                            Originally posted by dust247
                            I'd wait for 2 reasons:

                            1. The problems at launch like you said

                            &

                            2. Most "new" games are still being released for the PS2/X Box(That's if you like sports, like AFL 2006 & NCAA MVP etc.)

                            How DARE you not include Rugby 06 & WE9!!!

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                            • Slymm
                              Th* m*n...
                              • Nov 2002
                              • 3406

                              #29
                              Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                              Originally posted by JayBee74
                              Good question.
                              I'm hoping to get an answer soon.
                              Favorite Teams:
                              CFB: Ohio State Buckeyes
                              NFL: San Francisco 49ers
                              NBA: Los Angeles Lakers
                              MLB: San Francisco Giants

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                              • APOC
                                Banned
                                • Aug 2005
                                • 525

                                #30
                                Re: Is It Safe To Get a 360 Yet?

                                Originally posted by Rodster
                                Heck yeah! Once you see a 360 game on a high def screen there's no going back. IMO the difference is like the jump between PS1 to Dreamcast. So now that i'm spoiled and can't wait for Fight Night 3 (Xbox360) i've already made my decision to buy a PS3.

                                I just hope the price is no more than $500.
                                I think $500.00 is a safe bet. The PS3 will be better in terms of bang for your buck, and will likely have a much better release than MS had for their system. And with less technical issues.

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