In Fear of My 360 Being a Time-Bomb...

I have owned and enjoyed my Xbox 360 since I first got it in September 2006. I currently have 5 games for the system (along with several Live Arcade games) and I've escaped these last 7 months with nothing more than a couple of very minor freeze-ups.

Yet still, I can't seem to shake the notion that my Xbox 360 is something of a time-bomb; a failure waiting to happen. With the numerous reports of hardware failures, it's been a bit difficult to come by a 360 owner who isn't on their 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th system. My system has worked almost flawlessly since I first got it, but all of these reports of hardware failures have me at unease. I feel like my 360 will inevitably show me the "3 red lights of death", it's just a matter of when. Because of this fear in my system's failure, I have become reluctant to spend any time/money on the system. I don't want to waste either time or money on a system that will end up failing me.

So, should I be so concerned about the health of my 360? Am I worrying too much? Sure, I may be able to send the unit back for repair (assuming it is still under warrently if it fails) but after hearing all of the horror stories, I would just like to own one console and have it work for me.

Between this, the newly announced Elite, the PS3 included Wi-Fi, and the string of awsome-looking PS3 exclusives coming later this year (Lair, Rachet & Clank, Warhawk, etc.) I'm starting to wonder if I should just sell my 360+games while it's still working, wait a year, then buy a PS3 when it's cheaper.

Am I worrying too much? Is anyone else in the same boat as me?

I have owned and enjoyed my Xbox 360 since I first got it in September 2006. I currently have 5 games for the system (along with several Live Arcade games) and I've escaped these last 7 months with nothing more than a couple of very minor freeze-ups.

Yet still, I can't seem to shake the notion that my Xbox 360 is something of a time-bomb; a failure waiting to happen. With the numerous reports of hardware failures, it's been a bit difficult to come by a 360 owner who isn't on their 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th system. My system has worked almost flawlessly since I first got it, but all of these reports of hardware failures have me at unease. I feel like my 360 will inevitably show me the "3 red lights of death", it's just a matter of when. Because of this fear in my system's failure, I have become reluctant to spend any time/money on the system. I don't want to waste either time or money on a system that will end up failing me.

So, should I be so concerned about the health of my 360? Am I worrying too much? Sure, I may be able to send the unit back for repair (assuming it is still under warrently if it fails) but after hearing all of the horror stories, I would just like to own one console and have it work for me.

Between this, the newly announced Elite, the PS3 included Wi-Fi, and the string of awsome-looking PS3 exclusives coming later this year (Lair, Rachet & Clank, Warhawk, etc.) I'm starting to wonder if I should just sell my 360+games while it's still working, wait a year, then buy a PS3 when it's cheaper.

Am I worrying too much? Is anyone else in the same boat as me?

Myshuno

luckily the representives are or were very helpful for me at least.

My warranty expired and I calmly explained to them the rings of death making it clear that the issue was hardware failure.

I also made it clear that I won't pay to repair something that Microsoft screwed up. She asked for the serial number and I sent it to Texas and got it back in 6 days. It was pretty simple and I get another year warranty for this new one.

The 360 is kinda like life, you never know when it's going to end so just enjoy EVER SINGLE SECOND.

Cheers. 

are you kidding i know at least 25 people at my school who are on theri 1st

i brought mine to a friends in a duffle bag and it works fine never had any problems at all 

I have owned and enjoyed my Xbox 360 since I first got it in September 2006. I currently have 5 games for the system (along with several Live Arcade games) and I've escaped these last 7 months with nothing more than a couple of very minor freeze-ups.

Yet still, I can't seem to shake the notion that my Xbox 360 is something of a time-bomb; a failure waiting to happen. With the numerous reports of hardware failures, it's been a bit difficult to come by a 360 owner who isn't on their 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th system. My system has worked almost flawlessly since I first got it, but all of these reports of hardware failures have me at unease. I feel like my 360 will inevitably show me the "3 red lights of death", it's just a matter of when. Because of this fear in my system's failure, I have become reluctant to spend any time/money on the system. I don't want to waste either time or money on a system that will end up failing me.

So, should I be so concerned about the health of my 360? Am I worrying too much? Sure, I may be able to send the unit back for repair (assuming it is still under warrently if it fails) but after hearing all of the horror stories, I would just like to own one console and have it work for me.

Between this, the newly announced Elite, the PS3 included Wi-Fi, and the string of awsome-looking PS3 exclusives coming later this year (Lair, Rachet & Clank, Warhawk, etc.) I'm starting to wonder if I should just sell my 360+games while it's still working, wait a year, then buy a PS3 when it's cheaper.

Am I worrying too much? Is anyone else in the same boat as me?

Myshuno

Dude I totally feel you man. I am doing just that. I am selling my 360 for a PS3 becuase I eventually eneded up with tons of problems. DO IT!!!!

Be afraid. Be VERY afraid.

luckily the representives are or were very helpful for me at least.

My warranty expired and I calmly explained to them the rings of death making it clear that the issue was hardware failure.

I also made it clear that I won't pay to repair something that Microsoft screwed up. She asked for the serial number and I sent it to Texas and got it back in 6 days. It was pretty simple and I get another year warranty for this new one.

The 360 is kinda like life, you never know when it's going to end so just enjoy EVER SINGLE SECOND.

Cheers.

duncanvk

[QUOTE="duncanvk"]Be afraid. Be VERY afraid.

luckily the representives are or were very helpful for me at least.

My warranty expired and I calmly explained to them the rings of death making it clear that the issue was hardware failure.

I also made it clear that I won't pay to repair something that Microsoft screwed up. She asked for the serial number and I sent it to Texas and got it back in 6 days. It was pretty simple and I get another year warranty for this new one.

The 360 is kinda like life, you never know when it's going to end so just enjoy EVER SINGLE SECOND.

Cheers.

foxhound_fox

I'm guessing almost all 360's built prior to the planned 65nm chip will have fried themselves at some point in the next 5 years. Excessive heat causese circuit degredation that destroys chips over time.... that's why PC overclockers always warn to keep it under a certain temp and that it will shorten the life. 360 runs hot enough to cook eggs on the heatsink in seconds (there's a video on youtube) so it can't be good.Lazy_Boy88

better save up 150 for repair everybody need to if they have a 360RENE2315

[QUOTE="RENE2315"]better save up 150 for repair everybody need to if they have a 360foxhound_fox

I have owned and enjoyed my Xbox 360 since I first got it in September 2006. I currently have 5 games for the system (along with several Live Arcade games) and I've escaped these last 7 months with nothing more than a couple of very minor freeze-ups.

Yet still, I can't seem to shake the notion that my Xbox 360 is something of a time-bomb; a failure waiting to happen. With the numerous reports of hardware failures, it's been a bit difficult to come by a 360 owner who isn't on their 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th system. My system has worked almost flawlessly since I first got it, but all of these reports of hardware failures have me at unease. I feel like my 360 will inevitably show me the "3 red lights of death", it's just a matter of when. Because of this fear in my system's failure, I have become reluctant to spend any time/money on the system. I don't want to waste either time or money on a system that will end up failing me.

So, should I be so concerned about the health of my 360? Am I worrying too much? Sure, I may be able to send the unit back for repair (assuming it is still under warrently if it fails) but after hearing all of the horror stories, I would just like to own one console and have it work for me.

Between this, the newly announced Elite, the PS3 included Wi-Fi, and the string of awsome-looking PS3 exclusives coming later this year (Lair, Rachet & Clank, Warhawk, etc.) I'm starting to wonder if I should just sell my 360+games while it's still working, wait a year, then buy a PS3 when it's cheaper.

Am I worrying too much? Is anyone else in the same boat as me?

Myshuno

well... there's a survey on the net pointing out that the 360 has more than 50% of failure rate. that's serious, just check it out at google.

[QUOTE="RENE2315"]better save up 150 for repair everybody need to if they have a 360foxhound_fox

i did own one but it broke

My friend has a launch 360 (AU launch) and it's worked really well, no problems whatsoever.

Don't worry so much about it. As long as you have the warranty you're OK. 

I understand where you all are coming from. Mine broke the other day I had it for a year and a month, an it just died on me. I never keep it on that long but with the last update on baseball 2K7 it just stop working.Tighaman

i know how y feel same thing happen to me that was my frist system that ever broke on me

your worrying too much, Take care of the 360, dont run it for 16 hours straight, let it rest and go out side once in awhile, and if it does break you purchased it sep 2005, you have a year warrenty with free shipping and free repair...ect

WilliamRLBaker

If my pc can run for days way can't x360?

TC, have you ever considered getting an extended warranty? Lol, you people, I swear man.SergeantSnitch

why is it pc parts come with 3 years standard warrently and console you have to buy it?