Thinking about getting an xbox, but...

So, i have a wii but it has just been sitting collecting dust, so with tax money coming back i am looking at getting a new system. After weighing the pros and cons of both the ps3 and 360, i am leaning more torwards the 360, but i am worried about reliability.

I know that the 360 had problems when it first came out with "red rings of death", but i haven't really kept up with the news. Has this been fixed? what is the chance of my new 360 developing problems that would require me to send it in to microsoft? I want to get a 360 but i dont want the hassle of dealing with a broken machine, and if things haven't improved fromt the earlier days i might have to go the ps3 route. Thanks in advance.

So, i have a wii but it has just been sitting collecting dust, so with tax money coming back i am looking at getting a new system. After weighing the pros and cons of both the ps3 and 360, i am leaning more torwards the 360, but i am worried about reliability.

I know that the 360 had problems when it first came out with "red rings of death", but i haven't really kept up with the news. Has this been fixed? what is the chance of my new 360 developing problems that would require me to send it in to microsoft? I want to get a 360 but i dont want the hassle of dealing with a broken machine, and if things haven't improved fromt the earlier days i might have to go the ps3 route. Thanks in advance.

HenrySloan

You see, you even answered your question, "It had problems". Now it's fixed ;)Bakosas

Xbox360 is the best to get, the only reasons you get the red ring of death is because it overheats and other stuff like that.GameDetective

Yeah apparently you don't keep up with them well. Yes they still have problems with them. The main problem is the heat sink thermal compound they use is really cheap and doesn't work well causing your system to over heat and break loose the sauder. They are still using the same paste and there are plently of people getting RROD's. Another new issue is the video output. We personally have had three with the video outputs going out.

i have a wii and a xbox and honestly i've played more with my 360 then i have with my wii which i have for a year and 4 months i have my xbox for about idk 3 months? maybe less but anyway get a elite and you should be fine reliabilty wiseHenrySloan

Haha, you do know the Elite has the SAME internals right? Different color and hdmi cable included is the only difference.

[QUOTE="Bakosas"]

[QUOTE="GameDetective"]Xbox360 is the best to get, the only reasons you get the red ring of death is because it overheats and other stuff like that.TheSylntChamber

Yeah apparently you don't keep up with them well. Yes they still have problems with them. The main problem is the heat sink thermal compound they use is really cheap and doesn't work well causing your system to over heat and break loose the sauder. They are still using the same paste and there are plently of people getting RROD's. Another new issue is the video output. We personally have had three with the video outputs going out.

i have a wii and a xbox and honestly i've played more with my 360 then i have with my wii which i have for a year and 4 months i have my xbox for about idk 3 months? maybe less but anyway get a elite and you should be fine reliabilty wiseHenrySloan

Haha, you do know the Elite has the SAME internals right? Different color and hdmi cable included is the only difference.

It amazes me people are reluctant to buy a 360 because of the hardware issues. Micrsoft gives a three year warranty and on top of that you can buy an extended warranty cheap as hell. Also, I believe the newer 360s don't have any problems like the earlier ones. I have gone through three systems and Micrsoft replaced it every time for free. And you know what, if my fourth one crapped out I and I didn't get a replacement I would still go buy another one. My PS3 and Wii don't cut it.

It amazes me people are reluctant to buy a 360 because of the hardware issues. Micrsoft gives a three year warranty and on top of that you can buy an extended warranty cheap as hell. Also, I believe the newer 360s don't have any problems like the earlier ones. I have gone through three systems and Micrsoft replaced it every time for free. And you know what, if my fourth one crapped out I and I didn't get a replacement I would still go buy another one. My PS3 and Wii don't cut it.

rp108

To overheat one now you'd have to practically do in on purpose. I've had mine since launch and I leave it on for 36 hours at some points, and it's had no problems.

Friends of mine have gotten RROD but they leave in a claustraphobic shelf or even worse, lay it on the carpet.

It's a great system, and the 6 bucks a month for live is definitely worth it.

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[QUOTE="Bakosas"]

Yeah apparently you don't keep up with them well. Yes they still have problems with them. The main problem is the heat sink thermal compound they use is really cheap and doesn't work well causing your system to over heat and break loose the sauder. They are still using the same paste and there are plently of people getting RROD's. Another new issue is the video output. We personally have had three with the video outputs going out.

[QUOTE="HenrySloan"]

i have a wii and a xbox and honestly i've played more with my 360 then i have with my wii which i have for a year and 4 months i have my xbox for about idk 3 months? maybe less but anyway get a elite and you should be fine reliabilty wiseThrifty94

Haha, you do know the Elite has the SAME internals right? Different color and hdmi cable included is the only difference.