Are current Xbox 360s really this faulty?

I was thinking of buying my little bro a Xbox 360 for his B-day on October, but recently I've been reading up a lot on this so called 3 rings of death.

http://forums.xbox.com/15598492/ShowPost.aspx

Is it common for the system to die like this within a time span of 3 years? Any of you guys suffered like this recently?

I'm more surprised than anything, this soundsa lot like PS2's disc read error, but ona whole new level.

Perhaps a Wii purchase is in due?

The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.spinecaton

That makes me feel better, so X360s currently in stock at lets say... Futureshop should be fine?

I bought an Xbox like year and 1/2, it died, then Microsoft replace it, then it died to, but Microsoft replace it too, but then this one died too. Since that i become a PS3 player, this one i have it since lunch and not even 1 problem. But im thinking to buy another 360 just for halo.

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.OneShot112

That makes me feel better, so X360s currently in stock at lets say... Futureshop should be fine?

I bought an Xbox like year and 1/2, it died, then Microsoft replace it, then it died to, but Microsoft replace it too, but then this one died too. Since that i become a PS3 player, this one i have it since lunch and not even 1 problem. But im thinking to buy another 360 just for halo.

Pelon208

[QUOTE="OneShot112"]

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.swaginator

That makes me feel better, so X360s currently in stock at lets say... Futureshop should be fine?

[QUOTE="swaginator"][QUOTE="OneShot112"]

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.akuma303x

That makes me feel better, so X360s currently in stock at lets say... Futureshop should be fine?

Why pay extra for something that is free and may not be necessary?

Oh, so HDMI ports will be a sure sign of a new model. Gotcha.

[QUOTE="swaginator"][QUOTE="OneShot112"]

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.akuma303x

That makes me feel better, so X360s currently in stock at lets say... Futureshop should be fine?

Yeah get a replacement plan, I do any for any system I buy. They also give money back incase of price drop which is a good thing. Working at Best Buy in the customer service center I see a lot of returns and exchanges. This one guy has gone through 4 playstation 3s which is incredibly shocking, but because he had a replacement plan and was still under manufactures warrenty we can exchange up to as many times as needed. I've also seen this happen with this game and his xbox360(he was on number 6).

[QUOTE="akuma303x"][QUOTE="swaginator"][QUOTE="OneShot112"]

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.gromit007

That makes me feel better, so X360s currently in stock at lets say... Futureshop should be fine?

Why pay extra for something that is free and may not be necessary?

[QUOTE="akuma303x"][QUOTE="swaginator"][QUOTE="OneShot112"]

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.gromit007

That makes me feel better, so X360s currently in stock at lets say... Futureshop should be fine?

Why pay extra for something that is free and may not be necessary?

They cover price drops too. So if you are spending 50$ on a replacement plan for 2 years and you see a 100$ price drop you get money back.

no, don't be mistaken.

even the newer batch of the HDMI equipped Xbox360 is not safe-proven, because it still uses the same 95nm chipset.

you should wait for the 65nm one.

no, don't be mistaken.

even the newer batch of the HDMI equipped Xbox360 is not safe-proven, because it still uses the same 95nm chipset.

you should wait for the 65nm one.

Game13a13y

I bought an Xbox like year and 1/2, it died, then Microsoft replace it, then it died to, but Microsoft replace it too, but then this one died too. Since that i become a PS3 player, this one i have it since lunch and not even 1 problem. But im thinking to buy another 360 just for halo.

Pelon208

no, don't be mistaken.

even the newer batch of the HDMI equipped Xbox360 is not safe-proven, because it still uses the same 95nm chipset.

you should wait for the 65nm one.

Game13a13y

Um, I've seen a lot less returns/exchanges lately where I work. During spring and summer I would see 3-4 xbox360 returns a day now it is one every other day which is still higher then Playstation 3 returns/exchanges but it is declining.

[QUOTE="Game13a13y"]

no, don't be mistaken.

even the newer batch of the HDMI equipped Xbox360 is not safe-proven, because it still uses the same 95nm chipset.

you should wait for the 65nm one.

funnymario

here's what i've read froma number of stories, they are saying that the main cause of the RROD issue is due to overheating problem, and since 65nm processed chipset will use less electricity, and thus helping to reduce the heat in the system.

and since the new batch still uses 95nm chipset, so there shouldn't be much improvement to the heat problem. otherwise, why would you still hear people getting their 3rd, 4th system returned?

[QUOTE="Pelon208"]

I bought an Xbox like year and 1/2, it died, then Microsoft replace it, then it died to, but Microsoft replace it too, but then this one died too. Since that i become a PS3 player, this one i have it since lunch and not even 1 problem. But im thinking to buy another 360 just for halo.

Conanfan1

[QUOTE="funnymario"][QUOTE="Game13a13y"]

no, don't be mistaken.

even the newer batch of the HDMI equipped Xbox360 is not safe-proven, because it still uses the same 95nm chipset.

you should wait for the 65nm one.

Game13a13y

here's what i've read froma number of stories, they are saying that the main cause of the RROD issue is due to overheating problem, and since 65nm processed chipset will use less electricity, and thus helping to reduce the heat in the system.

and since the new batch still uses 95nm chipset, so there shouldn't be much improvement to the heat problem. otherwise, why would you still hear people getting their 3rd, 4th system returned?

They added a new heat sink to stop the problem, so far it seems to be working.

[QUOTE="funnymario"][QUOTE="Game13a13y"]

no, don't be mistaken.

even the newer batch of the HDMI equipped Xbox360 is not safe-proven, because it still uses the same 95nm chipset.

you should wait for the 65nm one.

Game13a13y

here's what i've read froma number of stories, they are saying that the main cause of the RROD issue is due to overheating problem, and since 65nm processed chipset will use less electricity, and thus helping to reduce the heat in the system.

and since the new batch still uses 95nm chipset, so there shouldn't be much improvement to the heat problem. otherwise, why would you still hear people getting their 3rd, 4th system returned?

The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.spinecaton

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.Mandingo101

Some how I just can't believe that.. The new one are better, and MS is sending any that are repaired "Now" back with the newer parts.. I am quite certain the failing Xboxs are starting to all get fixed one by one.

lol! Get the "halo edition"

That's probably the newest version.

[QUOTE="Mandingo101"][QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.NitaraPwnzU

Some how I just can't believe that.. The new one are better, and MS is sending any that are repaired "Now" back with the newer parts.. I am quite certain the failing Xboxs are starting to all get fixed one by one.

Don't mind him, he is a fanboy

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.Mandingo101

[QUOTE="NitaraPwnzU"]

[QUOTE="Mandingo101"][QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.spinecaton

Some how I just can't believe that.. The new one are better, and MS is sending any that are repaired "Now" back with the newer parts.. I am quite certain the failing Xboxs are starting to all get fixed one by one.

Don't mind him, he is a fanboy

[QUOTE="Mandingo101"][QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.akuma303x

[QUOTE="spinecaton"][QUOTE="NitaraPwnzU"]

[QUOTE="Mandingo101"][QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.Mandingo101

Some how I just can't believe that.. The new one are better, and MS is sending any that are repaired "Now" back with the newer parts.. I am quite certain the failing Xboxs are starting to all get fixed one by one.

Don't mind him, he is a fanboy

I've seen your posts before, I know where you stand...

[QUOTE="Conanfan1"][QUOTE="Pelon208"]

I bought an Xbox like year and 1/2, it died, then Microsoft replace it, then it died to, but Microsoft replace it too, but then this one died too. Since that i become a PS3 player, this one i have it since lunch and not even 1 problem. But im thinking to buy another 360 just for halo.

Cassius128

[QUOTE="Mandingo101"][QUOTE="spinecaton"][QUOTE="NitaraPwnzU"]

[QUOTE="Mandingo101"][QUOTE="spinecaton"]The new ones have the new parts in them, you should be fine buying now.spinecaton

Some how I just can't believe that.. The new one are better, and MS is sending any that are repaired "Now" back with the newer parts.. I am quite certain the failing Xboxs are starting to all get fixed one by one.

Don't mind him, he is a fanboy

I've seen your posts before, I know where you stand...

Not all 360 are faulty ,i had have mine for 5 months and not problems.VACASCULIADAS

Far from all are faulty despite what fanboys like to think. Although i do think it's closer to the 10% defective ratio (more like 8%) rather than what MS said about it being at 5%. Although, who knows. 5% could be correct. It's their console afterall, they'd know better than anyone.

Not all 360 are faulty ,i had have mine for 5 months and not problems.VACASCULIADAS

And I know at least 25 people that have owned systems for over a year with no problems. The only thing dying in here is the credability of the people posting the generic, 'I have a friend who just bought a 360 that died' stories in here...

[QUOTE="VACASCULIADAS"]Not all 360 are faulty ,i had have mine for 5 months and not problems.DXGreat1_HGL

And I know at least 25 people that have owned systems for over a year with no problems. The only thing dying in here is the credability of the people posting the generic, 'I have a friend who just bought a 360 that died' stories in here...

One guy I know at work had his 360 die on him and another says he feels his is on it's way out with occasional freezing and the weird noises it makes when he's playing a game sometimes.

Sucks for MS.

[QUOTE="VACASCULIADAS"]Not all 360 are faulty ,i had have mine for 5 months and not problems.DXGreat1_HGL

And I know at least 25 people that have owned systems for over a year with no problems. The only thing dying in here is the credability of the people posting the generic, 'I have a friend who just bought a 360 that died' stories in here...

[QUOTE="DXGreat1_HGL"]

[QUOTE="VACASCULIADAS"]Not all 360 are faulty ,i had have mine for 5 months and not problems.VACASCULIADAS

And I know at least 25 people that have owned systems for over a year with no problems. The only thing dying in here is the credability of the people posting the generic, 'I have a friend who just bought a 360 that died' stories in here...

I've seen people come back and exchange their xbox360 around 4-5 times. It does happen, so you don't need to act like it never happens. I've had 3 consoles in my home since launch, none of them have broken down. The only one that is having problems is mine, the drive sometimes gets stuck and I have to wiggle it a little bit. Besides that we have been pretty lucky with the 360s in my home.

One guy I know at work had his 360 die on him and another says he feels his is on it's way out with occasional freezing and the weird noises it makes when he's playing a game sometimes.

Sucks for MS.

mentzer

Case in point.

[QUOTE="DXGreat1_HGL"]

[QUOTE="VACASCULIADAS"]Not all 360 are faulty ,i had have mine for 5 months and not problems.Mandingo101

And I know at least 25 people that have owned systems for over a year with no problems. The only thing dying in here is the credability of the people posting the generic, 'I have a friend who just bought a 360 that died' stories in here...

Says the guy with the O J Simpson avatar. Now there's a man the spews credability...

[QUOTE="VACASCULIADAS"][QUOTE="DXGreat1_HGL"]

[QUOTE="VACASCULIADAS"]Not all 360 are faulty ,i had have mine for 5 months and not problems.spinecaton

And I know at least 25 people that have owned systems for over a year with no problems. The only thing dying in here is the credability of the people posting the generic, 'I have a friend who just bought a 360 that died' stories in here...

I've seen people come back and exchange their xbox360 around 4-5 times. It does happen, so you don't need to act like it never happens. I've had 3 consoles in my home since launch, none of them have broken down. The only one that is having problems is mine, the drive sometimes gets stuck and I have to wiggle it a little bit. Besides that we have been pretty lucky with the 360s in my home.

No one ever said it never happened. It just seems ironic that everytime 1 isolated story is posted, suddenly you get endless threads of cows claiming they and every single friend they have is on their 5th or 6th 360...

[QUOTE="Mandingo101"][QUOTE="DXGreat1_HGL"]

[QUOTE="VACASCULIADAS"]Not all 360 are faulty ,i had have mine for 5 months and not problems.DXGreat1_HGL

And I know at least 25 people that have owned systems for over a year with no problems. The only thing dying in here is the credability of the people posting the generic, 'I have a friend who just bought a 360 that died' stories in here...

Says the guy with the O J Simpson avatar. Now there's a man the spews credability...

[QUOTE="mentzer"]

One guy I know at work had his 360 die on him and another says he feels his is on it's way out with occasional freezing and the weird noises it makes when he's playing a game sometimes.

Sucks for MS.

DXGreat1_HGL

Case in point.

Too bad it doesn't change the fact that MS themselves admitted the design flaw and stores have reported unacceptable returns of 360s.

Don't worry, maybe MS will do a better job with their current crop of 360s being manufactured now, since they did such a bad job with the first 10 million 360s made.