Red Ring of Death hits me - Page 5

Mike Bracken · 08-03-2009, 09:22 AM

Someone else mentioned that to me. I'm going to call them today.

Tim Spaeth · 08-03-2009, 10:27 AM

The tracking number on the UPS shipping label shows my package was delivered on 2/10/2009. I have a feeling this repair is going to be a massive headache. Stay tuned.

Mike Bracken · 08-03-2009, 10:34 AM

I just called them--they're not fixing mine for free.

$99 is outrageous when you can buy a new fucking arcade unit (with the supposedly improved board) for $200.

abfackeln · 08-03-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bracken

I just called them--they're not fixing mine for free.

$99 is outrageous when you can buy a new fucking arcade unit (with the supposedly improved board) for $200.

I would just say forget Microsoft at that point.

I bought the supposedly improved board and my 360 red ringed.

Mike Bracken · 08-03-2009, 04:32 PM

You got one of the new Arcade systems with the Jasper board and it still red ringed? That blows.

Unfortunately, I kinda have to have one. Reviewing is one thing, but I own like 50 Xbox 360 games that are pretty much useless without a console.

Chi Kong Lui · 08-03-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bracken

I just called them--they're not fixing mine for free.

$99 is outrageous when you can buy a new fucking arcade unit (with the supposedly improved board) for $200.

50% off is still 50% off and getting a new one is no guarantee it won't RR again.

Chi

Mike Bracken · 08-03-2009, 04:53 PM

Yeah, but with a new one my three year warranty starts over.

Plus I've seen how MS "fixes" things. My stepson is on 360 #3 already.

abfackeln · 08-03-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bracken

Yeah, but with a new one my three year warranty starts over.

Plus I've seen how MS "fixes" things. My stepson is on 360 #3 already.

What keeps people on the 360? Halo? Gears of War? Both games are good, but not great.

I can understand if the person is like Mike and already owns 50+ games on the console.

Most of the great games this generation are multi-platform.

I have a newer Elite model that red ringed. Of course when the shipped a refurb back to me they sent me an older model.

gamevet · 08-04-2009, 11:05 AM

The 360 does have the best online service, and even though Sony has made major improvements to PSN, going online just isn't the same. I might as well throw my bluetooth headset away, because nobody seems to have one, or they aren't using them if they do, because it's such a pain to set up your router for the proper NAT setting.

abfackeln · 08-04-2009, 02:07 PM

I have no problem getting online with PSN. I have been playing online right from the wi-fi.

gamevet · 08-04-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by abfackeln

I have no problem getting online with PSN. I have been playing online right from the wi-fi.

I have no problem getting online with the PS3. The real problem is getting an internet connection with a NAT Type 2 or less.

You basically have to open up the port (DMZ) for a specific ip in your router, then set your PS3 to the same static IP. It's probably one of the reasons why so few PS3 players actually use a headset, because a NAT3 rated connection has issues with headset broadcast and in some cases, sending friend invites.