Launch 360 Consoles?

[TJdaSportsGuy]

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I bought one at launch...and I'm on my third one now. So far, no problems with that one.

[SoMiss2000]

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Launch with I don't believe a lot of mileage. I can go days at a time without firing it up.

[JStro]

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My launch 360 worked perfectly with no hiccups until I updated when I was prompted to when I put GOW in on November 7th. The very next time I turned it on I got the 3 red lights. I sent mine in, which MS paid for, and I received a new 360 in return. I have been gaming for 20 years that was the first and only console I have ever had die.

[CaptainZombie]

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I'm still on my launch console *****Knocks on Wood******

[Rook]

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Launch 360 here...the only problem I've ever had with it was the occasional freeze on Madden '06, everything else has been just fine.

[tanis38]

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Mine died after 5 months. And I didn't even have a "launch day" unit, I got one in January. Died in May after five months of trouble-free enjoyment. My new one has been working fine (knocking on wood).

[mercalnd]

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Me too, i've about had enough of this. Im starting to get the impression that they just replace broken 360's with other peoples fixed ticking timebombs.

I haven't had any problems with mine yet (bought in early April). Since I don't have an extended warranty, I would rather buy a new one with a replacement plan if mine ever dies than pay the repair fees to get someone else's refurbished system. I've seen too many reports of people having to send it in multiple times while many others never have problems. IMO, it looks like faulty systems are still time bombs as you put it, even after the refurb.

[nxt]

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My launch unit lasted until May 2006. The replacement (refurb) unit is still going... not strong... but still going. I always have to power-on twice. The first time I press power button never seems to work.

[greenegt]

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Me too, i've about had enough of this. Im starting to get the impression that they just replace broken 360's with other peoples fixed ticking timebombs.

Yeah, I'm sure that's what they've been doing. My original was purchased on launch and had a 10/16/05 manufacture date. It broke down in June of this year and the refurb they sent me back had a manufacture date of Nov '05. That one broke down this past Saturday. I'm hoping I get one of the newer builds, this time. I've read that the newer ones are running quieter and cooler.

[Macar91]

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Still on my launch system and I haven't had any issues yet. I'm still glad I got the 2 year warranty from BB, though.

[Rodster]

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So judging by this unscientific Poll it looks like we have a 45-50% failure rate for the 360.

[USF11]

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So judging by this unscientific Poll it looks like we have a 45-50% failure rate for the 360.

I;m sure some unsavory PS3 fanboys skewed the results a little.

[mercalnd]

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I;m sure some unsavory PS3 fanboys skewed the results a little.

Not to mention there are many people who aren't responding because a)They don't have a launch unit or b)They've never had issues so they don't even go into these "Dead 360" threads. Preople that have had issues are more likely to follow these threads than people who are happily gaming without problems.

[CaptainZombie]

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I fired up my 360 today and the DVD drive is sounding a bit louder than usual. I gotta wonder if this thing is on it's last legs or not, I hope it doesn't decide to croak anytime soon.

[PdiddyPop]

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Still with mine. No probs whatsoever!!!