I knew this would happen eventually...

Yeah, last night as I was playing my 360 (mixing up some Guitar Hero II with some Shadowrun Beta) my 360 did something... it worked PERFECTLY and without any problems at all.  I know some of you must be shocked, but my 360 didn't break down, overheat or produce some crazy psychadelic display of red lights.

What makes this more amazing is that I have my 360 in a nice open spot in my entertainment center and the powerbrick is also in its own little spot so it can give off its heat without any problems.  Also, I had this really great idea to NOT move my 360 while playing a game, that means my disc didn't get scratched, can't believe that happened.

Really, I think we should all band together and let MS know that we have a great system here.  Sure some very unluckly people got stuck with duds, but most of us have been gaming in peaceful bliss since we got the 360.

Share your "my 360 works fine" stories, I definitely want to hear them! 

Yeah, last night as I was playing my 360 (mixing up some Guitar Hero II with some Shadowrun Beta) my 360 did something... it worked PERFECTLY and without any problems at all. I know some of you must be shocked, but my 360 didn't break down, overheat or produce some crazy psychadelic display of red lights.

What makes this more amazing is that I have my 360 in a nice open spot in my entertainment center and the powerbrick is also in its own little spot so it can give off its heat without any problems. Also, I had this really great idea to NOT move my 360 while playing a game, that means my disc didn't get scratched, can't believe that happened.

Really, I think we should all band together and let MS know that we have a great system here. Sure some very unluckly people got stuck with duds, but most of us have been gaming in peaceful bliss since we got the 360.

Share your "my 360 works fine" stories, I definitely want to hear them!

jmartinez1983

Basically the same as yours, only I have played neither Guitar Hero II nor the Shadowrun Beta.  I have however, spent plenty of time on other games.  My console was manufactured Oct. 2005, and it still runs fine.  I did scratch one disc early on, before I knew you're not supposed to move it, but that game still works, so I guess it's all good.  It was PDZ, which many would claim wouldn't be a big loss anyway. 

the problem is many 360 users (console gamers in general) are not used to that much power.. Just like a high-end gaming PC, it needs PLENTY of room to breath.  When I mean plenty, I mean WIDE open space.  No more of stuffing the console on a cluttered shelf.. This is not the original XBOX or even the PS2.. This is a graphical powerhouse and should be treated as such.  I also know of many cases where the 360 is indeed out in the open but for some reason, the power brick with all it's vents gets forgotten and shoved behind the TV shelving.

Then we have crying "Why is my 360 broke?!?!? M$ SUX!! " 

the problem is many 360 users (console gamers in general) are not used to that much power.. Just like a high-end gaming PC, it needs PLENTY of room to breath. When I mean plenty, I mean WIDE open space. No more of stuffing the console on a cluttered shelf.. This is not the original XBOX or even the PS2.. This is a graphical powerhouse and should be treated as such. I also know of many cases where the 360 is indeed out in the open but for some reason, the power brick with all it's vents gets forgotten and shoved behind the TV shelving.

 

Then we have crying "Why is my 360 broke?!?!? M$ SUX!! "

ArmoJan

I just want to know how many broken 360s are the result of people plugging the 360 into a power strip as opposed to a good surge protector.  I was careful about this and bought a 65 dollar surge protector from Monster.  The 360 definitely needs nice clean power and protection from surges.   

First of all its not a graphical powerhouse, most of the time I can't tell the difference between it and my PS2. And second Mircosoft makes poor equipment. Just look at Vista. And for you people who have not had any problems with over heating, disc read errors. you are lying or very lucky. Because 86% of XBOX 360 owners have had at least one problem with their system. Mrs MS you make crappy cookies. I will be buying a PS3 very soon.RawhideSphinx

spoken like a true fanboy.. :roll:

"360 is not a graphical powerhouse, it's no different than the PS2, the PS3 rulz, blah blah blah blah blah"

I squash ignorant fanboys. 

How can I be a fan boy when I own a Atari, GC, N64, Sega MS, Sega G, GBA, DS, XBOX 360, PS, PS2, and I will be buying a XBOX because the 360's compatibility sucks.

Nice try though Armo, you were close. 

My 360 is rotting currently. Waiting for Halo 3. ;D That or I go waste tons of money on Guitar Hero 2, but its pointless because I have it on ps2.

Ah well.

I own an original launch X360. My X360 works almost perfect. The reseaon why I say almost perfect is cause when I launch the console it sometimes gets an error. Other than that, it works fine. I even took the precautionary measure of buying a cooling fan. I have gamed on my X360 for 12 hour sessions and had no trouble at all. None of my discs have scratched and I have it laid flat as opposed to having it prompted vertically. Also, my X360 is in a well ventilated area where I don't have to move the console around (why would anyone move the console around in the first place?). So, to those who have had bricked systems due to the fact that they moved the console around, laid it vertically on the carpet, or just generally treat it as something other than a delicate piece of hardware, what is wrong with you?

And the same goes for the PS3 and Wii.

How can I be a fan boy when I own a Atari, GC, N64, Sega MS, Sega G, GBA, DS, XBOX 360, PS, PS2, and I will be buying a XBOX because the 360's compatibility sucks.

Nice try though Armo, you were close.

RawhideSphinx

Only someone with mental handicaps or bad eyes would think that the PS2 and 360 have comparable graphical capabilities. 

[QUOTE="RawhideSphinx"]

How can I be a fan boy when I own a Atari, GC, N64, Sega MS, Sega G, GBA, DS, XBOX 360, PS, PS2, and I will be buying a XBOX because the 360's compatibility sucks.

Nice try though Armo, you were close.

The_Fell_One

Only someone with mental handicaps or bad eyes would think that the PS2 and 360 have comparable graphical capabilities. 

It depends which games you compare Mr hanky.  Compare FFXII to almost all 360 games except oblivion and Gears.

Next Gen, only if they use it.

yeah, that actually made me chuckle on how someone can be so biased and/or uninformed.ArmoJan

bias? looks like you should use your characters glasses.

Mine works perfect. Sucks for the people that go defective 360's, but for the most part, if you are smart and responsible, you shouldn't have any problems.

My 360 has had numerous disc read errors so I am not putting it down as a perfect console but for the most part it works fine.

 Although, nearly all of my problems come from certain games (Saints Row in particular) so maybe it is more to do with the game than the system.

Why do you think they gave everyone 1 year warrantiesRawhideSphinx

to even have more of a competitive edge. 2+2=?

[QUOTE="The_Fell_One"][QUOTE="RawhideSphinx"]

How can I be a fan boy when I own a Atari, GC, N64, Sega MS, Sega G, GBA, DS, XBOX 360, PS, PS2, and I will be buying a XBOX because the 360's compatibility sucks.

Nice try though Armo, you were close.

RawhideSphinx

Only someone with mental handicaps or bad eyes would think that the PS2 and 360 have comparable graphical capabilities.

It depends which games you compare Mr hanky. Compare FFXII to almost all 360 games except oblivion and Gears.

Next Gen, only if they use it.

a game is only as good as it's programmer.. But to compare the harware graphic capabilities to the PS2 is absurd. 

Miss Armo wrote: 

a game is only as good as it's programmer.. But to compare the harware graphic capabilities to the PS2 is absurd. 

Actually critiques do it all the time.

I have been very disapointed with mine.  It doesn't overheat.  But I have gotten disc read error on every game.  at least 50 times on GOW.  It sucks when you have to do a level over again.  It seems to me that the console cannot handle games like Oblivion and Gears of War.

 Thats why it is called 360 because you have to constantly start where you began, like a circle.

[QUOTE="RawhideSphinx"]Why do you think they gave everyone 1 year warrantiesArmoJan

to even have more of a competitive edge. 2+2=?

Miss Armo wrote: 

a game is only as good as it's programmer.. But to compare the harware graphic capabilities to the PS2 is absurd. 

Actually critiques do it all the time.RawhideSphinx

lol... just like they compare NES to gamecube. please just stop you're making yourself look bad...

[QUOTE="The_Fell_One"][QUOTE="RawhideSphinx"]

How can I be a fan boy when I own a Atari, GC, N64, Sega MS, Sega G, GBA, DS, XBOX 360, PS, PS2, and I will be buying a XBOX because the 360's compatibility sucks.

Nice try though Armo, you were close.

RawhideSphinx

Only someone with mental handicaps or bad eyes would think that the PS2 and 360 have comparable graphical capabilities.

It depends which games you compare Mr hanky. Compare FFXII to almost all 360 games except oblivion and Gears.

Next Gen, only if they use it.

As opposed to which games on the PS3?  That's one game that looks like **** on the 360.  What about Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire for PS3?  That looks like a PSone game.  What about Cash Guns Chaos?  That looks like a PSone game.  What about NBA 07 on PS3?  You can walk right through other players.  Anyway, most of FFXII is CGI, so that doesn't count.  The in-game graphics have to be better, and they aren't.  You just don't know anything.

Your probably just a kid and will end up at Vasser. 

Homer: I've has just about enough of your Vasser bashing.

Yeah, last night as I was playing my 360 (mixing up some Guitar Hero II with some Shadowrun Beta) my 360 did something... it worked PERFECTLY and without any problems at all.  I know some of you must be shocked, but my 360 didn't break down, overheat or produce some crazy psychadelic display of red lights.

What makes this more amazing is that I have my 360 in a nice open spot in my entertainment center and the powerbrick is also in its own little spot so it can give off its heat without any problems.  Also, I had this really great idea to NOT move my 360 while playing a game, that means my disc didn't get scratched, can't believe that happened.

Really, I think we should all band together and let MS know that we have a great system here.  Sure some very unluckly people got stuck with duds, but most of us have been gaming in peaceful bliss since we got the 360.

Share your "my 360 works fine" stories, I definitely want to hear them! 

jmartinez1983

[QUOTE="The_Fell_One"][QUOTE="RawhideSphinx"][QUOTE="The_Fell_One"][QUOTE="RawhideSphinx"]

How can I be a fan boy when I own a Atari, GC, N64, Sega MS, Sega G, GBA, DS, XBOX 360, PS, PS2, and I will be buying a XBOX because the 360's compatibility sucks.

Nice try though Armo, you were close.

RawhideSphinx

Only someone with mental handicaps or bad eyes would think that the PS2 and 360 have comparable graphical capabilities.

It depends which games you compare Mr hanky. Compare FFXII to almost all 360 games except oblivion and Gears.

Next Gen, only if they use it.

As opposed to which games on the PS3? That's one game that looks like **** on the 360. What about Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire for PS3? That looks like a PSone game. What about Cash Guns Chaos? That looks like a PSone game. What about NBA 07 on PS3? You can walk right through other players. Anyway, most of FFXII is CGI, so that doesn't count. The in-game graphics have to be better, and they aren't. You just don't know anything.

You are the one who knows nothing, I know its hard to get a decent education in the United States.

...So you're just going to insult the entire country because you know you're wrong?

I know my own mental ability, and you have made it abundantly clear through your posts that I function at a much higher level than you. 

Lets look at the facts.  MS released a statement about there disc drives being faulty and scratching games.  They also gave everyone free 1 year warranties.  Over a million 360 have gotten the red lights of death.  Millions are on ther 2nd and 3rd XBOX 360.  And one poor guy is on his fifth. 

 Your right Microsoft means quality.........You Got Learned.

Lets look at the facts.  MS released a statement about there disc drives being faulty and scratching games.  They also gave everyone free 1 year warranties.  Over a million 360 have gotten the red lights of death.  Millions are on ther 2nd and 3rd XBOX 360.  And one poor guy is on his fifth. 

MILLIONS!?! the rate of broken consoles at launch was just under 5% and much less now.

 Your right Microsoft means quality.........You Got Learned.

RawhideSphinx

Ok here is my story: About a year ago I bought my 360. I got many games for it and had lots of fun. The End.

Lets look at the facts. MS released a statement about there disc drives being faulty and scratching games. They also gave everyone free 1 year warranties. Over a million 360 have gotten the red lights of death. Millions are on ther 2nd and 3rd XBOX 360. And one poor guy is on his fifth.

Your right Microsoft means quality.........You Got Learned.

RawhideSphinx

I don't remember saying Microsoft means quality.  What I remember saying is that my 360 has worked fine for over a year.

The problem that I have with your logic is this: you claim the 360 is bad because the CGI sequences in FFXII are better than any game except Gears of War.  That doesn't prove anything, and you obviously know that, because you're changing the subject.

Yeah, last night as I was playing my 360 (mixing up some Guitar Hero II with some Shadowrun Beta) my 360 did something... it worked PERFECTLY and without any problems at all.  I know some of you must be shocked, but my 360 didn't break down, overheat or produce some crazy psychadelic display of red lights.

What makes this more amazing is that I have my 360 in a nice open spot in my entertainment center and the powerbrick is also in its own little spot so it can give off its heat without any problems.  Also, I had this really great idea to NOT move my 360 while playing a game, that means my disc didn't get scratched, can't believe that happened.

Really, I think we should all band together and let MS know that we have a great system here.  Sure some very unluckly people got stuck with duds, but most of us have been gaming in peaceful bliss since we got the 360.

Share your "my 360 works fine" stories, I definitely want to hear them! 

jmartinez1983

Done all of the above, yet i am on my second 360, and it scratched the hell out of my EDF 2017 disc for no reason and freezes....so no story here.

Miss Armo wrote:

a game is only as good as it's programmer.. But to compare the harware graphic capabilities to the PS2 is absurd.

Actually critiques do it all the time.

 

RawhideSphinx

First, its critics.  Second, that doesn't make it ANY less absurd.  Third, they are critics and critics suck, so anything they do is absurd.   

Anyway, the 360 totally owns now as a new spectacular BC list has been released.  PHANTOM DUST!! WOOOT.

Lets look at the facts.  MS released a statement about there disc drives being faulty and scratching games.  They also gave everyone free 1 year warranties.  Over a million 360 have gotten the red lights of death.  Millions are on ther 2nd and 3rd XBOX 360.  And one poor guy is on his fifth. 

 Your right Microsoft means quality.........You Got Learned.

RawhideSphinx

I'm tired of the numerous "my 360 is broken" threads as well, but I'm growing even more tired of threads like this. Sure, many peoples' consoles break because they are stupid and don't take care of it properly. But alot of people genuinely took care of their systems and they still broke down. I treated mine like a baby and it stopped working for no reason, so its not always the user's fault. These things break at a higher than normal rate for electronics, they just won't ever admit it. I absolutely love my console, but I can definitely admit that. I know at least 5 people who are on a second or third xbox, so its definitely real.lockjaw333

the problem is many 360 users (console gamers in general) are not used to that much power.. Just like a high-end gaming PC, it needs PLENTY of room to breath. When I mean plenty, I mean WIDE open space. No more of stuffing the console on a cluttered shelf.. This is not the original XBOX or even the PS2.. This is a graphical powerhouse and should be treated as such. I also know of many cases where the 360 is indeed out in the open but for some reason, the power brick with all it's vents gets forgotten and shoved behind the TV shelving.

 

Then we have crying "Why is my 360 broke?!?!? M$ SUX!! "

ArmoJan

What about mine which was on an open desk twice, did that need more room to breath..........And about the power supply, you do realise that the 360 has a built in surge prtector dont you, and that when you get a surge or decreae in power the machine will just shut off and display 3 flashing red lights, then you just restart and presto, it works. I hate getting blamed for a companys faulty machine.

[QUOTE="lockjaw333"]I'm tired of the numerous "my 360 is broken" threads as well, but I'm growing even more tired of threads like this. Sure, many peoples' consoles break because they are stupid and don't take care of it properly. But alot of people genuinely took care of their systems and they still broke down. I treated mine like a baby and it stopped working for no reason, so its not always the user's fault. These things break at a higher than normal rate for electronics, they just won't ever admit it. I absolutely love my console, but I can definitely admit that. I know at least 5 people who are on a second or third xbox, so its definitely real.darrowby88

yea my 360 works fine and ive never had any problems with it and had it since launch

maybe its just the premiums that break because core is perfect