Is the RRoD finally finally fixed?

I've heard horror stories back in 2005 about how ~30% of xbox owners got the RRoD. Then, the Xbox Elite came out in 2007. All the people I know said RRoD was fixed, but then those eventually got RRoD too.

It's fricken 2012! I have a PS3 and Wii. Is it safe to get an Xbox 360 now?

I've heard horror stories back in 2005 about how ~30% of xbox owners got the RRoD. Then, the Xbox Elite came out in 2007. All the people I know said RRoD was fixed, but then those eventually got RRoD too.

It's fricken 2012! I have a PS3 and Wii. Is it safe to get an Xbox 360 now?

FashionFreak

I had my xbox360 4GB slim console since october and it hasn`t red ringed yet.So it`s safe to get the new models.

Its been safe to get a 360, all the way back to 2005 its been safe.

And the 360S don't have the three red lights built into them, so it is impossible for them to ring...or at least show it. Plus all new 360s have a three year warranty attached to them

Yup. I play extremly long sessions of Mortal Kombat with my friends and nothing has happened. It's an elite btw.

The slims were suppose to have fixedit, but still happening. I looked at the estimate of how many 360's had rrod, and if you lay them side by side, they would almost stretch completely across the US. That's messed up.IBeVanquished

If you buy the Xbox 360 Slim model, you won't get a RROD, period. Why? Because there are no lights around the power ring anymore. :P

The other 360 models I had were not quite as reliable. I replaced my launch 360 model six (6) times, all under warranty (free of charge, at least). If you're in the market, avoid the older ones if at all possible.

The slims were suppose to have fixedit, but still happening. I looked at the estimate of how many 360's had rrod, and if you lay them side by side, they would almost stretch completely across the US. That's messed up.IBeVanquished

Slims won't, because they don't have lights. It's still possible for them to have the same effect.

Since half or more of the sales are the regular/older 360s, it is not fixed.

Its been safe to get a 360, all the way back to 2005 its been safe.

And the 360S don't have the three red lights built into them, so it is impossible for them to ring...or at least show it. Plus all new 360s have a three year warranty attached to them

R3FURBISHED

RROD was fixed with the release of 360 slim, the death of your console im sure still happens.

I have had 3 xbox 360s die on me. Right now i have a 360 elite & i have had a few issues with it. I can tell it has a very short lifespan left. This is the nature of MS. My warranty expired last month. It only came with a 2YR warranty for the elite.

I was told 360 elite was suppose to have fixed the issue . . . . it didnt't. Im now told the Slim is suppose to fix the issue.The slim has been redisigned, while the other modles hadnt so i'd say the SLim has the SLimmest chance oif dying.

If your going to get one the time is now. Just be glad you waited . . . . but then again the system has no games & they charge you for your own internet connection twice. You should be safe but keep what i said in mind.

[QUOTE="FashionFreak"]

I've heard horror stories back in 2005 about how ~30% of xbox owners got the RRoD. Then, the Xbox Elite came out in 2007. All the people I know said RRoD was fixed, but then those eventually got RRoD too.

It's fricken 2012! I have a PS3 and Wii. Is it safe to get an Xbox 360 now?

super600

I had my xbox360 4GB slim console since october and it hasn`t red ringed yet.So it`s safe to get the new models.

I think only 2-3 months is a little quick to call it safe.

Anyway, I do hear that the slim models are much more reliable. I don't know if they're on PS3/Wii levels of reliability though.

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[QUOTE="FashionFreak"]

I've heard horror stories back in 2005 about how ~30% of xbox owners got the RRoD. Then, the Xbox Elite came out in 2007. All the people I know said RRoD was fixed, but then those eventually got RRoD too.

It's fricken 2012! I have a PS3 and Wii. Is it safe to get an Xbox 360 now?

PraetorianMan

I had my xbox360 4GB slim console since october and it hasn`t red ringed yet.So it`s safe to get the new models.

I think only 2-3 months is a little quick to call it safe.

Anyway, I do hear that the slim models are much more reliable. I don't know if they're on PS3/Wii levels of reliability though.

2006 called

they want its thread back

Don't do anything stupid with your xbox and you will be fine.SavageKantus

It's been fixed for a couple of years now. Go buy one, enjoy.charizard1605

You damned liar. :P

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]It's been fixed for a couple of years now. Go buy one, enjoy.ChubbyGuy40

You damned liar. :P

[QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]It's been fixed for a couple of years now. Go buy one, enjoy.charizard1605

You damned liar. :P

Everyone knows that when you fix RRoD, it just breaks again.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

You damned liar. :P

ChubbyGuy40

Everyone knows that when you fix RRoD, it just breaks again.

You mean the RRoD RRoDs? Mind. Blown.charizard1605

Don't do anything stupid with your xbox and you will be fine.SavageKantus

So you think everyone which got RROD took it outside to play? or perhaps dipped it in water? or kicked it around the house?

I've heard horror stories back in 2005 about how ~30% of xbox owners got the RRoD. Then, the Xbox Elite came out in 2007. All the people I know said RRoD was fixed, but then those eventually got RRoD too.

It's fricken 2012! I have a PS3 and Wii. Is it safe to get an Xbox 360 now?

FashionFreak

[QUOTE="FashionFreak"]

I've heard horror stories back in 2005 about how ~30% of xbox owners got the RRoD. Then, the Xbox Elite came out in 2007. All the people I know said RRoD was fixed, but then those eventually got RRoD too.

It's fricken 2012! I have a PS3 and Wii. Is it safe to get an Xbox 360 now?

Riverwolf007

Well there's technically far more reasons to get one now than at launch;

Backlog, cheapest price it's ever been etc.

[QUOTE="SavageKantus"]Don't do anything stupid with your xbox and you will be fine.jhcho2

So you think everyone which got RROD took it outside to play? or perhaps dipped it in water? or kicked it around the house?

I've heard horror stories back in 2005 about how ~30% of xbox owners got the RRoD. Then, the Xbox Elite came out in 2007. All the people I know said RRoD was fixed, but then those eventually got RRoD too.

It's fricken 2012! I have a PS3 and Wii. Is it safe to get an Xbox 360 now?

FashionFreak

Just get the slim one.

Alos , that 50% failure rate you keep talking about was never proven so you basically pulled that figure out of your backside matedelta3074

Its higher than 50%. Everybody i've ever met that has owned a 360 has had their hardware fail on them. I've had it happen 3 times ( & i take excellent care of any & everything i own ) & i gurantee it will happen again with my 360 elite. I bet the failure rate is actually 90% or higher.

[QUOTE="delta3074"] Alos , that 50% failure rate you keep talking about was never proven so you basically pulled that figure out of your backside matebrucecambell

Its higher than 50%. Everybody i've ever met that has owned a 360 has had their hardware fail on them. I've had it happen 3 times ( & i take excellent care of any & everything i own ) & i gurantee it will happen again with my 360 elite. I bet the failure rate is actually 90% or higher.

The RROD will never go away. all xbox consoles have a chance of getting it.

I'd be surprised at this point if anyone had a working launch xbox 360 and if they do they probably haven't played it that much.

Its been safe to get a 360, all the way back to 2005 its been safe.

And the 360S don't have the three red lights built into them, so it is impossible for them to ring...or at least show it. Plus all new 360s have a three year warranty attached to them

R3FURBISHED

Thought that warranty only covered RROD.
Mine ran out, and then the 360 RROD'd, again. Fun times.

[QUOTE="R3FURBISHED"]

Its been safe to get a 360, all the way back to 2005 its been safe.

And the 360S don't have the three red lights built into them, so it is impossible for them to ring...or at least show it. Plus all new 360s have a three year warranty attached to them

McStrongfast

Thought that warranty only covered RROD.
Mine ran out, and then the 360 RROD'd, again. Fun times.

Jasper Xbox 360's have been around since 2008 which fixed the overheating problem. I've had mine since they came out and no problem. chaoz-king

Unfortunately, my Jasper 360 just went bad a few months ago. I believe in October, which really sucked since I don't even play the 360 that much considering my PC time, PS3 time, DS time, Wii time, et cetera.

I replaced it with a slim. I have had 4 RRODs this gen, one E74, but I'm thinking the slim will be a much better product.

[QUOTE="chaoz-king"]Jasper Xbox 360's have been around since 2008 which fixed the overheating problem. I've had mine since they came out and no problem. SolidTy

Unfortunately, my Jasper 360 just went bad a few months ago. I believe in October, which really sucked since I don't even play the 360 that much considering my PC time, PS3 time, DS time, Wii time, et cetera.

I replaced it with a slim. I have had 4 RRODs this gen, one E74, but I'm thinking the slim will be a much better product.

Actually, there was a minor incident where the system would just flash lights and wouldn't boot up, but it turned out to be a temporary overheating issue, and I could go back to playing it in an hour.

That was my fault anyway, the console was all but entombed in a box. I don't advise that :P

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="chaoz-king"]Jasper Xbox 360's have been around since 2008 which fixed the overheating problem. I've had mine since they came out and no problem. charizard1605

Unfortunately, my Jasper 360 just went bad a few months ago. I believe in October, which really sucked since I don't even play the 360 that much considering my PC time, PS3 time, DS time, Wii time, et cetera.

I replaced it with a slim. I have had 4 RRODs this gen, one E74, but I'm thinking the slim will be a much better product.

Actually, there was a minor incident where the system would just flash lights and wouldn't boot up, but it turned out to be a temporary overheating issue, and I could go back to playing it in an hour.

That was my fault anyway, the console was all but entombed in a box. I don't advise that :P

Well, it hasn't been out for two years, but it's been like over a year and a half (June-July 2010 I believe when it first came out), but I am glad to hear that nonetheless. :P I think depending on when you bought it, it will be two years old in June or July (NA got it early in June, but NA/AU got it in July).

It's good to know about your good fortune thus far. That falls in line with what I was hoping for, and what I have heard from some friends that jumped in early. I was waiting and hoping my older units wouldn't fail, and I could avoid a rebuy, but no such luck. I managed to save some money on the wait though. :P

As far as having them in a box, I learned last gen with my Xboxs and PS2's not to enclose them, play on shag carpeting, etc. Totally feel you there. :P I went through a few PS2 and a few Xbox's. My later PS2 slims and Halo Xbox's have been good though.:P

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

Unfortunately, my Jasper 360 just went bad a few months ago. I believe in October, which really sucked since I don't even play the 360 that much considering my PC time, PS3 time, DS time, Wii time, et cetera.

I replaced it with a slim. I have had 4 RRODs this gen, one E74, but I'm thinking the slim will be a much better product.

SolidTy

Actually, there was a minor incident where the system would just flash lights and wouldn't boot up, but it turned out to be a temporary overheating issue, and I could go back to playing it in an hour.

That was my fault anyway, the console was all but entombed in a box. I don't advise that :P

Well, it hasn't been out for two years, but it's been like over a year and a half (June-July 2010 I believe when it first came out), but I am glad to hear that nonetheless. :P I think depending on when you bought it, it will be two years old in June or July (NA got it early in June, but NA/AU got it in July).

It's good to know about your good fortune thus far. That falls in line with what I was hoping for, and what I have heard from some friends that jumped in early. I was waiting and hoping my older units wouldn't fail, and I could avoid a rebuy, but no such luck. I managed to save some money on the wait though. :P

As far as having them in a box, I learned last gen with my Xboxs and PS2's not to enclose them, play on shag carpeting, etc. Totally feel you there. :P I went through a few PS2 and a few Xbox's. My later PS2 slims and Halo Xbox's have been good though.:P

And you'll like the Slim, it feels like a much more well built and solidly constructed piece of hardware overall.

And yeah, that was stupid of me, but being college demands compromises. I had little space, and I tried doing the best I could :P

The only hardware that hasn't given me any trouble so far is Nintendo hardware. Like my Gamecube fell about five feet when we were playing Super Smash because someone yanked the cord too hard, and with the disc still spinning, and... it continued running as it had been. We were all so surprised and so relieved :P

The build quality of the 3DS though leaves something to be desired :?

If you buy the Xbox 360 Slim model, you won't get a RROD, period. Why? Because there are no lights around the power ring anymore. :P

The other 360 models I had were not quite as reliable. I replaced my launch 360 model six (6) times, all under warranty (free of charge, at least). If you're in the market, avoid the older ones if at all possible.

Basinboy

I don't think it matters, it seems that lemmings will buy hardware no matter how faulty or flawed it is.

[QUOTE="SolidTy"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] Had a Slim for two years now, never given me any issues.

Actually, there was a minor incident where the system would just flash lights and wouldn't boot up, but it turned out to be a temporary overheating issue, and I could go back to playing it in an hour.

That was my fault anyway, the console was all but entombed in a box. I don't advise that :P

charizard1605

Well, it hasn't been out for two years, but it's been like over a year and a half (June-July 2010 I believe when it first came out), but I am glad to hear that nonetheless. :P I think depending on when you bought it, it will be two years old in June or July (NA got it early in June, but NA/AU got it in July).

It's good to know about your good fortune thus far. That falls in line with what I was hoping for, and what I have heard from some friends that jumped in early. I was waiting and hoping my older units wouldn't fail, and I could avoid a rebuy, but no such luck. I managed to save some money on the wait though. :P

As far as having them in a box, I learned last gen with my Xboxs and PS2's not to enclose them, play on shag carpeting, etc. Totally feel you there. :P I went through a few PS2 and a few Xbox's. My later PS2 slims and Halo Xbox's have been good though.:P

And you'll like the Slim, it feels like a much more well built and solidly constructed piece of hardware overall.

And yeah, that was stupid of me, but being college demands compromises. I had little space, and I tried doing the best I could :P

The only hardware that hasn't given me any trouble so far is Nintendo hardware. Like my Gamecube fell about five feet when we were playing Super Smash because someone yanked the cord too hard, and with the disc still spinning, and... it continued running as it had been. We were all so surprised and so relieved :P

The build quality of the 3DS though leaves something to be desired :?