360 problems (wow, thanks for the non- help, Microsoft).

[RobCoxxy]

If you're under warranty, you get it replaced/fixed for free. However, you can't piss and moan if your warranty has expired, because in the real world you pay for that fix.

If mine offs itself anytime soon, I'll sell my free replacement, buy the 360 "anorexic".

 

[GrinningManiac]

Seriously: PS3

It sounds like I'm a fanboy (I am...for PC), but I've had no problem with the PS3 since I got it on it's release, the PSN is free (for now...) AND, when ours DID kick it, they replaced it for free

For some reason, my mind's made up that the replacement is from Copenhagen, despite the fact that no such information was given. I just saw it and thought "I'll bet it's from Denmark" for NO REASON

 

[Imper1um]

Hi guys

My 360 has gone a bit funny this morning, I was playing away fine for an hour or two and then took a break, went back and the following happened:

First it wouldn't read the game discs

Then it started to make wierd chugging, farting noises when I put the discs back in and pressed 'play game'. It sounds kind of like 'scchrrrr grrr schrrr chuurrr'

Then the entire thing froze up, and does so any time I start up a disc.

Anyone else experienced this? (I'd phone Microsoft but they're useless).

EDIT: Now the disc drive won't even stay closed. It opens as soon as the console is switched on and re-opens every time I close it, disc or no disc. Argh!



EDIT: Microsoft are now telling me I have to pay myself to repair thier shitty fucking faulty console that wasn't fit to perform its most basic function. That's just wonderful.

Well, it's official: My 360 is FUBAR.

So for discussions sake, share your experiences of a time your console crapped out on you and broke your geek-heart.

Send it out using the pretense that it's RRoD'd and see if they just replace your X360, like they did mine. If they find out, you'll just have to pay.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Hi guys

EDIT: Microsoft are now telling me I have to pay myself to repair their shitty fucking faulty console that wasn't fit to perform its most basic function. That's just wonderful.

If it's so shit why are you angry it broke? It seems as if you're contradicting yourself.

I called it shit because it broke, Einstein..

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Figured I would update this thread to let you guys know that I fixed the problem myself after much Googling.

Turns out it was quite a common problem with 360s, a magnet on the DVD drive that had come loose over time, probably due to the heat inside the machine.

Took it apart and put it all back together, looks a bit banged up now but works fine.

So if anyone else gets the same problem I did and your warranty is up, message me and I'll direct you to some great self-fix tutorials.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

double post for some reason, ignore