XBOX 360 probs?

droeblek9 · 24-November-05, 12:27 AM

Ok, i've been reading some articles about some problems that some folks are having with their shiny new 360s: This pretty much sums it up.

However, it remains to be seen whether or not the problems are widespread.

EDIT:

I'm ammending this because it now appears that the info that i posted (which was posted as a quote from Molly O'Donnell, a spokeswoman for Microsoft) was slightly optimistic.

The following is what i've been seeing posted on numerous sights: link

O'Donnell said the best way to resolve the issues is to call 1-800-4MY-XBOX for trouble shooting. If that does not solve the problem, she said, Microsoft (Research) will repair or replace the unit.

What differs from my original post/ link is that the original stated that MS would also cover the costs of having the defective units shipped express/ next day shipping to and from the customers (which i thought was uber cool). It looks like that was either wishfull thinking/misquote or MS changed their mind. Either way, i thought that i needed to ammend the original post to reflect the information that i've been seeing on numerous reputable sites.

Fatsobob · 24-November-05, 12:48 AM

This link is video footage of an Xbox 360 Freezing while playing Perfect Dark Zero.
http://media.putfile.com/Frozen-Xbox-360
Watch the entire video and it will freeze.

droeblek9 · 25-November-05, 12:03 PM

Well, at least one person has worked out a solution to the overheating problem: link

NCXCStud · 06-December-05, 11:38 AM

I'm thinking most of these "glitches" are either software related or the result of dumb@$$ error. As I've told people before...you wouldn't lock your high-end PC in solitary confinement with no ventiliation, you shouldn't do it to your 360 (or any system) either.

THRASHER2 · 07-December-05, 01:11 AM

Hehe.....Thank God I am waiting:biggergri
The Second Gen. 360Xbox should have all the bugs worked out.

elitelilnoyd · 07-December-05, 07:52 AM

I waited in line 8 hours to get one, and i have my system and power supply in a very well ventilated area and I got random lockups occasionaly, sometimes even while just moving around in the dashboard. I sent it back and they gave me a brand new one.

Noyd

newberry94005 · 07-December-05, 08:12 AM

I was thinking about the lack of shipments like promised to most stores around the US. Then i thought maybe Microsoft stop the scheduled shipments when all these problems occured. So, the reson the shipments have not come like promised is because Microsoft is tring to make sure that the next shipments dont have those problems. Just a theory!

newberry94005 · 09-December-05, 10:09 PM

Question for anyone who has xbox 360.

Does anyone know if the ESPN NFL 2k5 game can play on the 360?

I know it is not on any official lists, but i thought that just maybe it will play anyway. I will play Madden, but i am not ready to give up my 2k5 just yet.

Please let me know if anyone has tried the game!!!

imported_Rob · 09-December-05, 10:31 PM

Here are two links you need to check out for backwards compatibility for X-Box games...

How to get original X-Box support for X-Box 360...

Original X-Box games playable on X-Box 360...

Hope this helps,

Rob

NCXCStud · 09-December-05, 11:42 PM

also, the backwards compatibility list for the 360 is always growing. They just added the entire Tom Clancy lineup (pretty much...at least..) to it in an online update...eventually 90% of XBOX games will be able to be playd on the 360...

24-November-05, 12:27 AM		#1 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	XBOX 360 probs? Ok, i've been reading some articles about some problems that some folks are having with their shiny new 360s: This pretty much sums it up. However, it remains to be seen whether or not the problems are widespread. *EDIT:* I'm ammending this because it now appears that the info that i posted (which was posted as a quote from Molly O'Donnell, a spokeswoman for Microsoft) was slightly optimistic. The following is what i've been seeing posted on numerous sights: link O'Donnell said the best way to resolve the issues is to call 1-800-4MY-XBOX for trouble shooting. If that does not solve the problem, she said, Microsoft (Research) will repair or replace the unit. What differs from my original post/ link is that the original stated that MS would also cover the costs of having the defective units shipped express/ next day shipping to and from the customers (which i thought was uber cool). It looks like that was either wishfull thinking/misquote or MS changed their mind. Either way, i thought that i needed to ammend the original post to reflect the information that i've been seeing on numerous reputable sites.

07-December-05, 08:12 AM		#7 (permalink)
newberry94005 Apex Techie Wannabe	Here is a theory I was thinking about the lack of shipments like promised to most stores around the US. Then i thought maybe Microsoft stop the scheduled shipments when all these problems occured. So, the reson the shipments have not come like promised is because Microsoft is tring to make sure that the next shipments dont have those problems. Just a theory!

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24-November-05, 12:48 AM		#2 (permalink)
Fatsobob Apex's Squirrel Revolutionary	This link is video footage of an Xbox 360 Freezing while playing Perfect Dark Zero. http://media.putfile.com/Frozen-Xbox-360 Watch the entire video and it will freeze.

25-November-05, 12:03 PM		#3 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	Well, at least one person has worked out a solution to the overheating problem: link

06-December-05, 11:38 AM		#4 (permalink)
NCXCStud Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	I'm thinking most of these "glitches" are either software related or the result of dumb@$$ error. As I've told people before...you wouldn't lock your high-end PC in solitary confinement with no ventiliation, you shouldn't do it to your 360 (or any system) either.

07-December-05, 01:11 AM		#5 (permalink)
THRASHER2 PCApex Newscaster	Hehe.....Thank God I am waiting:biggergri The Second Gen. 360Xbox should have all the bugs worked out.

07-December-05, 07:52 AM		#6 (permalink)
elitelilnoyd N-Hoe-yd	I waited in line 8 hours to get one, and i have my system and power supply in a very well ventilated area and I got random lockups occasionaly, sometimes even while just moving around in the dashboard. I sent it back and they gave me a brand new one. Noyd

09-December-05, 10:09 PM		#8 (permalink)
newberry94005 Apex Techie Wannabe	Question for anyone who has xbox 360. Does anyone know if the ESPN NFL 2k5 game can play on the 360? I know it is not on any official lists, but i thought that just maybe it will play anyway. I will play Madden, but i am not ready to give up my 2k5 just yet. Please let me know if anyone has tried the game!!!

09-December-05, 10:31 PM		#9 (permalink)
imported_Rob Advocatus Diaboli	Here are two links you need to check out for backwards compatibility for X-Box games... How to get original X-Box support for X-Box 360... Original X-Box games playable on X-Box 360... Hope this helps, Rob

09-December-05, 11:42 PM		#10 (permalink)
NCXCStud Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	also, the backwards compatibility list for the 360 is always growing. They just added the entire Tom Clancy lineup (pretty much...at least..) to it in an online update...eventually 90% of XBOX games will be able to be playd on the 360...