xbox 360

[Reef_Geek]

hmm... here's a convenient thread for my issue.

As many of you xbox gamers know... RROD stands for red ring of death.

I had this fixed by a small electronics shop off Yonge & Eglington when I was living in Toronto for an internship about 4 years ago. They also modified my cooling fan so my xbox sounds like a hair dryer but keeps it cool throughout hours of continuous gaming.

Well... RROD has re-appeared in the middle of my Madden NFL AFC championship. (it was an epic comeback game too) This is the 3 light RROD, which I believe needs reflow also.

I see repair places in Calgary on kijiji for xbox repairs, anyone used someone in particular and was happy with it?

[lastlight]

Might as well just get a new unit. They're pretty reasonable, thinner, way quieter and from what I've heard don't suffer from RROD like the old ones.

[reeferfulton]

After mutliple repairs ( many myself and some by microsoft) and 4 xbox's I have gone through..

There is no repair ..
At this stage in the game your can pick up one brand new that is no longer suceptable to the original RROD issues ..

grab one of the 129 dollar specials you see at future shop ..
Then enjoy your somewhat quiter xbox .

[Reef_Geek]

Are you sure there's no repairs? It was repaired before and I got another 4 years out of it.

I don't really want to buy a new one for a few reasons.
1) cost to fix as advertised on some ads on kijiji is $40. I had this fixed in Toronto for about $60 4 years ago. No issues. Brand new unit is $199.99
2) video gaming consoles have historically followed a 5-6 year product life cycle before the next platform is released and the old one discontinued. I think 360 is in its 7th year.

Good thoughts and suggestions.

I'm just looking to squeeze another 6 to 12 months out of it... I would think the next generation will come out this Christmas or the next.

Release Histories

November 17, 2006 (PlayStation 3)
October 26, 2000 (PlayStation 2)
September 9, 1995 (PlayStation)

November 16, 2005 (Xbox 360)
November 15, 2001 (Xbox)

November 19, 2006 (Wii)
November 18, 2001 (GameCube)
September 29, 1996 (Nintendo 64)

[reeferfulton]

I would aggree the next gen will be released likely within a year .

I am also very surprised you got 4 years out of a repair .
I mean this RROD issue was insane .

Both of my repaired xbox 360's from microsoft lasted just under a year.
The one i attempted to repair myself ( modified cooling . backing motherboard in oven ) lasted the same .

If it was me and money was tight .. take that 50 your would spend on a repair ..sell a couple of your old games add another 30 bucks to it and buy a used one .

I just sold a complete ELITE for 70 in town here . Ive seen the 4gb models on sale for 149 recently .

[lastlight]

yeah used newer model is totally the way to go good call.