Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 12, 2007, 12:39:39 PM
.I recently started playing Call of Duty 4 and the console was working fine. Then today when I went back to play it the console screeches then freezes. It started doing it with just CoD4. I then tested it with my other games and they all did the same thing. Hell, the console even freezes up at startup.
I've yet to receive the red ring of death and the console works on occasion but the freezing is annoying me to no end.
Any idea what it could be?
Post by: Caliban on December 12, 2007, 12:57:15 PM
Is it one of the White 360s? You probably got one of the older models so maybe the cpu in the 360 might be overheating quicker than it should, which leads me to believe that a) you might not have it well ventialted, b) it is really the cpu's fault and I would then suggest you trade it in for a good newer 360 model where that problem was fixed.
I've been playing CoD4, Orange Box(more of this one recently), Ace Combat 6, and Assassin's Creed the heck out of on my Elite, so far no problems.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 12, 2007, 01:22:45 PM
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Originally posted by: Caliban
Is your 360 bought recently?
Is it one of the White 360s? You probably got one of the older models so maybe the cpu in the 360 might be overheating quicker than it should, which leads me to believe that a) you might not have it well ventialted, b) it is really the cpu's fault and I would then suggest you trade it in for a good newer 360 model where that problem was fixed.
I've been playing CoD4, Orange Box(more of this one recently), Ace Combat 6, and Assassin's Creed the heck out of on my Elite, so far no problems.
Yeah, I bought it last July.
The 360 is put on an open space near some good ventilation, and I haven't been using it recently so its not like its getting hot very quickly.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 12, 2007, 01:35:39 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 12, 2007, 01:39:46 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 12, 2007, 01:58:48 PM
I DID buy an extended warranty because I knew what I was getting into.
I'll just wait and see if the problem goes away by itself.
Also, how do you open a 360? I ask because I have the feeling that something inside of it is causing the freezing.
EDIT: Well, it happened. As soon as I started this the dreaded ring of death appeared.
Post by: Maverick on December 12, 2007, 02:56:54 PM
Post by: Kairon on December 12, 2007, 03:16:32 PM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 12, 2007, 03:25:20 PM
Post by: capamerica on December 12, 2007, 03:40:31 PM
I got a bit more time out of it but it finally bit the dust.
Lucky my newest roommate had her own 360 so I've been able to put off buying another one for awhile.
Been pretty tempted to buy the Halo3 version, it's pretty sweet looking, even thou I'm not a Halo fan.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 12, 2007, 03:47:20 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 12, 2007, 05:16:57 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 12, 2007, 05:41:03 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
Where'd you buy it?
Gamestop.
Post by: capamerica on December 12, 2007, 07:25:39 PM
I'm pretty sure the 3 year warranty will work with used systems. You just need to make sure you have the system registered with MS.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 18, 2007, 01:21:47 PM
On Monday I went to Gamestop to return the broken 360. Like I already said I bought my 360 along with a ONE YEAR warranty. When I went to use the warranty it turns out that it ends the minute I return the broken 360! I thought the point of a ONE YEAR warranty is that if something breaks, even if it does a hundred times you have the right to return it for the whole year.
Anyways, I bring a new 360 home. My nephew plays Guitar Hero 3 for a couple of hours. Then it dies...The system has barely a day of life and its already dead!
I am pissed as all hell right now. I'll try to bring it in tomorrow and I WILL give them a piece of my mind. I will demand to give me a new one, even if I have to pay the difference (I bought the 360 before the price drop at 250. Since an used 360 now costs 200 bucks I can get a new core at 270, even if I have to pay the other 30).
You know what? I'm so pissed off right now I may give up on 360 gaming for good. I won't tolerate this type of crap...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 18, 2007, 01:56:16 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 18, 2007, 02:21:22 PM
I'll see what I'll be able to do at the store tomorrow. Even if the warranty ended the 30 day should still be in play. If I demand loud enough I can get a brand new 360, even if I have to pay the difference.
If all else fails, there's MS.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 18, 2007, 03:52:22 PM
Post by: oohhboy on December 18, 2007, 05:17:40 PM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 19, 2007, 08:47:29 AM
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Gamestop are bastards with their warranties. It's not a real 1-year warranty. I believe though, if you have to send it to Microsoft (which I would recommend anyway), they might send you a new system, which will have a new 1 year general/3 year 3 red light warranty.
Brandogg,
If Microsoft can't fix your 360 they will give you a refurbished 360 thats repaired. Thats the closest thing you will get to a new 360 from Microsoft's repair center.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 19, 2007, 09:02:31 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 19, 2007, 11:19:44 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 19, 2007, 06:07:31 PM
I went to Gamestop and explained to them what was going on. I told them that I wanted a BRAND NEW 360 and that I would pay the difference. Originally, I wanted to get the simple "Arcade' 360. But my parents convinced me it was a better idea to get the Elite bundle. So, minus the 250 I paid for the broken 360 back when I first bought it, the Elite bundle cost me 200 bucks, which is really considering;
- It has a 120 gig HD with lots of demos and arcade games
- It came with two games; Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Forza Motorsport (solid games!(
- It came with a free head set
- A wireless controller
So overall, I am pleased with the decision. The new 360 is working perfectly.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 20, 2007, 02:00:50 AM
Post by: Maverick on December 20, 2007, 06:47:23 AM
So what's this about power levels and what not? Isn't the easiest way to tell if yours is a "Falcon" the HDMI port?
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 20, 2007, 06:51:00 AM
Post by: Maverick on December 20, 2007, 07:00:02 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on December 20, 2007, 07:50:19 AM
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So what's this about power levels and what not? Isn't the easiest way to tell if yours is a "Falcon" the HDMI port?
No, the easiest way is to check your scouter to see if it's over NINE THOUSAAAAANDD!!
And that shall be my one and only shameless reference to that. Thank you.
Post by: Caliban on December 20, 2007, 11:00:37 AM
@pap64: I haven't tried MUA, but Forza2 is awesome and I think it is better than any game in the Gran Turismo series including GT5, yeah I said it, GT5 has no damage or smart AI hah in your face Polyphony Digital...yeah I'm done my rant.
Post by: Maverick on December 20, 2007, 11:06:41 AM
Post by: Caliban on December 20, 2007, 11:23:36 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 20, 2007, 03:52:07 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 20, 2007, 04:01:50 PM
Its advertised on the box as being part of the Elite bundle, yet when I opened the box I couldn't find it. I checked all the manuals, all the bags and checked to see if I dropped it and nothing.
Am I missing something or did MS stop offering it?
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 20, 2007, 05:57:18 PM
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Originally posted by: pap64
For those that have the Elite: Did any of you get the 1 month XBOX live Gold membership?
Its advertised on the box as being part of the Elite bundle, yet when I opened the box I couldn't find it. I checked all the manuals, all the bags and checked to see if I dropped it and nothing.
Am I missing something or did MS stop offering it?
When you create a new Xbox live account they automatically give you a month of live for free.
Post by: Caliban on December 21, 2007, 02:58:39 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 21, 2007, 12:44:48 PM
Post by: Maverick on December 22, 2007, 05:11:03 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 22, 2007, 06:51:36 AM
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Originally posted by: Lord_die_seisQuote
Originally posted by: pap64
For those that have the Elite: Did any of you get the 1 month XBOX live Gold membership?
Its advertised on the box as being part of the Elite bundle, yet when I opened the box I couldn't find it. I checked all the manuals, all the bags and checked to see if I dropped it and nothing.
Am I missing something or did MS stop offering it?
When you create a new Xbox live account they automatically give you a month of live for free.
Hmmm, I tried doing that but I never finished the process.
Can you transfer that offer into your existing account?
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 22, 2007, 10:53:17 AM
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Originally posted by: pap64Quote
Originally posted by: Lord_die_seisQuote
Originally posted by: pap64
For those that have the Elite: Did any of you get the 1 month XBOX live Gold membership?
Its advertised on the box as being part of the Elite bundle, yet when I opened the box I couldn't find it. I checked all the manuals, all the bags and checked to see if I dropped it and nothing.
Am I missing something or did MS stop offering it?
When you create a new Xbox live account they automatically give you a month of live for free.
Hmmm, I tried doing that but I never finished the process.
Can you transfer that offer into your existing account?
No idea but I think its intended for a new account activated on that console.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 22, 2007, 11:05:55 AM
If anyone is on and has a xbox live account can you please check for me if xbox live is working and PM me or its my console that can't connect to xbox live for some reason (my internet connection is fine). If its the latter than I'm going to have to go through microsoft customer service hell.
Edit: Microsoft's status is this -
Xbox LIVE Service Status
Status:
Users may be unable to log into Xbox Live. Our engineers are currently investigating and are working to resolve this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 22, 2007, 04:37:18 PM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 22, 2007, 05:15:17 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 22, 2007, 07:11:16 PM
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Originally posted by: Lord_die_seis
Even though I know a lot of us on these forums hate the DRMs on the Wii virtual console I think Microsoft's is the worst since the only way the license is stored on the console was purchased from and we all know the life expectancy of a 360 is .
When I got a new 360 after selling my old one, I could reload all Live Arcade games. I think they are more connected to the gamertag.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 23, 2007, 04:13:02 AM
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Originally posted by: Lord_die_seis
Even though I know a lot of us on these forums hate the DRMs on the Wii virtual console I think Microsoft's is the worst since the only way the license is stored on the console was purchased from and we all know the life expectancy of a 360 is .
When I got a new 360 after selling my old one, I could reload all Live Arcade games. I think they are more connected to the gamertag.
Disconnect from xbox live and try playing them you will see what I mean. You would be limited to the trial versions.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on December 23, 2007, 10:03:33 AM
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Originally posted by: Lord_die_seisQuote
Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Lord_die_seis
Even though I know a lot of us on these forums hate the DRMs on the Wii virtual console I think Microsoft's is the worst since the only way the license is stored on the console was purchased from and we all know the life expectancy of a 360 is .
When I got a new 360 after selling my old one, I could reload all Live Arcade games. I think they are more connected to the gamertag.
Disconnect from xbox live and try playing them you will see what I mean. You would be limited to the trial versions.
Hmmm, interesting. Didn't know that!
Post by: BranDonk Kong on December 26, 2007, 02:22:36 PM
