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Search Tech-Forums - link takes you to our Forum's search page. Note: The following is only a text archive! To view the actual forum discussion, please visit our website at http://www.tech-forums.net Pages:1 360 Gamble.........(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: TonCrafter Ok, I've just spent the last hour and a half looking at countless negetive posts about the 360's reliability. So, is this thing gonna crap out on me after I get it, or is it a safe bet now? lol I was all excited, but after reading so many posts about freezing and red rings of death..................I'm a little concerned. Posted by: baronvongogo think that was only with the first batch if you buy now its less likly to happen. Posted by: Beefcake Had mine since July, haven't had a problem with it. Posted by: killians45 brother had 2 one went bad and was replaced very quickly. Posted by: TonCrafter Well, I guess it's worth a shot. I'll buy an extended warranty as well. Posted by: Vybuni [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TonCrafter [/i] [B]Well, I guess it's worth a shot. I'll buy an extended warranty as well. [/B][/QUOTE] Ugh, warranties are a waste of money unless you [i]know[/i] you will break it. Posted by: TonCrafter [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Vybuni [/i] [B]Ugh, warranties are a waste of money unless you [i]know[/i] you will break it. [/B][/QUOTE] It's only $30 for a one year warranty. Not too bad. Posted by: Vybuni [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TonCrafter [/i] [B]It's only $30 for a one year warranty. Not too bad. [/B][/QUOTE] The money might not be bad, but I dislike the principle. Essentially buying extended warranties is the same as giving free money to the companies. Posted by: TonCrafter [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Vybuni [/i] [B]The money might not be bad, but I dislike the principle. Essentially buying extended warranties is the same as giving free money to the companies. [/B][/QUOTE] I agree. Still, I'll have to make concessions if I want to play though. It's the way of the world now. lol :) Posted by: aaronkupen I purchased an xbox 360 a few weeks ago, and guess what -- it was faulty. However, is it really that hard to walk back to the store and exchange it for a new one? Microsoft also gives 90 day warranties standard with every 360 and honestly, after 90 days if your system doesn't break from a manufactured fault then it probably has no fault. All consoles have problems during launch, especially ones that offer new technology (360 and ps3). I wouldn't let it influence you though because the production problems for the 360 have already patched most of these problems -- however if you are worried you might want to wait for the xbox 360 revision in 2007. Posted by: TonCrafter [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by aaronkupen [/i] [B]I purchased an xbox 360 a few weeks ago, and guess what -- it was faulty. However, is it really that hard to walk back to the store and exchange it for a new one? Microsoft also gives 90 day warranties standard with every 360 and honestly, after 90 days if your system doesn't break from a manufactured fault then it probably has no fault. All consoles have problems during launch, especially ones that offer new technology (360 and ps3). I wouldn't let it influence you though because the production problems for the 360 have already patched most of these problems -- however if you are worried you might want to wait for the xbox 360 revision in 2007. [/B][/QUOTE] Things like that are the reason I second guess buying one. lol I want one that's not gonna break, but I don't wanna wait for next year either. lol It's a possible 'catch 22'. I think I'll just go ahead and buy one now. If it fudges up, I'll take it back and get a different one. Thanks for all the info guys. Posted by: Athlon All this rubbish about the reliability is nothing to worry about. My console was within the first batch and it hasn't had any major problems, red rings of death etc. Trust me, Xbox 360's are well worth the money :D Posted by: TheOtis It really just depends on what type of games you're into. I had a 360 and sold it to a buddy a few months back. Wasn't too impressed with it, at the time their werent too many games that I enjoyed that were out. Posted by: Athlon [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Vybuni [/i] [B]Ugh, warranties are a waste of money unless you [i]know[/i] you will break it. [/B][/QUOTE] How is getting a replacement for free if you break it a waste of money? vBulletin Copyright ©2000 - 2003, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. PPC Management vB Easy Archive Final - Created by Xenon |