need an opinion please.

metal11 · 03-28-2006, 08:12 PM

hello,

As most of you probably already know the 360 has been having quite a few problems since it came out, i recently purchased a core package, and low and behold, im having problems that a ton of other people having with freezing and, getting a dirty disc error.

ive just been thinking of what i should do, and im not sure at all, so here are my options:

A) return the 360, and get another one, with hopes that it doesnt freeze, ive heard that microsoft has said the response of people with problems has not been overwhelming, so this gives me hope that SOME 360s may be good out there.

B) send it in to microsoft, buy the 2 year service contract for 50 bucks, and hope they fix it...

C) return it and purchase one from best buy, and get the 2 yr replacement plan, where i can exchange it at will if it keeps ticking me off.

thanks.

hmammen · 03-28-2006, 10:44 PM

option A, most of the newer 360s are fine.

owenma435 · 04-11-2006, 08:24 PM

I say choose option C because what if the 360 u get next is messed too then u can get a new one.

MackAttack · 04-13-2006, 08:50 PM

I say option A newer 360's are fine...my brother had a bad 360 when they first came out than he got a new one and it was fine

bogus · 05-24-2006, 02:53 PM

get the warranty, they WILL fix it, mine was broken and they sent it back fixed with a free perfect dark zero.

talldude123 · 05-25-2006, 12:21 AM

If you bought the warranty, you should've just bought the bundle with headset, controller, and XBOX live.

Atrusthegod · 05-25-2006, 01:41 AM

My friend has had 5 new xboxs, each time he was sent a new xbox and each time it was something different that was wrong with it. In apology, theyve sent him 5 free games, a free controller, and 1000 microsoft points. Finally he has a working one. I on the other hand just shipped mine off to get fixed from freezing. I never bought the warranty, yet they let me get it fixed for free even after the warranty was expired 7 days earlier. Trust me, after about 6 months, your more than likely will not run into any problems with a brand new xbox, remember that all first gen consoles have troubles, as we have all heard or experienced.

talldude123 · 05-25-2006, 01:52 AM

5 XBOX's?

Is he rich or just lucky?

aaronkupen · 05-25-2006, 07:27 AM

Okay, you don't have to buy each X-Box talldude. They replaced it that many times.

Atrusthegod · 05-25-2006, 12:35 PM

No, hes not rich or lucky. he has just had it replaced that many times by sending them into microsoft. Free of charge, because they werent his fault.

03-28-2006, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
metal11 Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14	need an opinion please. hello, As most of you probably already know the 360 has been having quite a few problems since it came out, i recently purchased a core package, and low and behold, im having problems that a ton of other people having with freezing and, getting a dirty disc error. ive just been thinking of what i should do, and im not sure at all, so here are my options: A) return the 360, and get another one, with hopes that it doesnt freeze, ive heard that microsoft has said the response of people with problems has not been overwhelming, so this gives me hope that SOME 360s may be good out there. B) send it in to microsoft, buy the 2 year service contract for 50 bucks, and hope they fix it... C) return it and purchase one from best buy, and get the 2 yr replacement plan, where i can exchange it at will if it keeps ticking me off. thanks.

03-28-2006, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
hmammen Self Proclaimed Immortal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX (UNT) Posts: 2,488	option A, most of the newer 360s are fine. __________________ -For now- MacBook Pro with 8600GT

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bogus Junior Techie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 65	get the warranty, they WILL fix it, mine was broken and they sent it back fixed with a free perfect dark zero. __________________ My AIM: [COLOR=\"Red\"]xxbogusboyxx[/color] [COLOR=\"Red\"]Perfect Dark Zero, F.E.A.R., and Guild Wars for sale: [/color] http://www.tech-forums.net/showthrea...hreadid=109244

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aaronkupen Monster Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,152	Okay, you don't have to buy each X-Box talldude. They replaced it that many times. __________________ Lenovo Thinkpad T60 Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 @ 2.00 Ghz 2 GB DDR-2 memory ATI Mobility Radeon x1400 60 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Bit

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04-11-2006, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
owenma435 Junior Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 72	I say choose option C because what if the 360 u get next is messed too then u can get a new one.

04-13-2006, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
MackAttack True Techie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 195	I say option A newer 360's are fine...my brother had a bad 360 when they first came out than he got a new one and it was fine

05-25-2006, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
talldude123 Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,947	If you bought the warranty, you should've just bought the bundle with headset, controller, and XBOX live.

05-25-2006, 01:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Atrusthegod Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 57	My friend has had 5 new xboxs, each time he was sent a new xbox and each time it was something different that was wrong with it. In apology, theyve sent him 5 free games, a free controller, and 1000 microsoft points. Finally he has a working one. I on the other hand just shipped mine off to get fixed from freezing. I never bought the warranty, yet they let me get it fixed for free even after the warranty was expired 7 days earlier. Trust me, after about 6 months, your more than likely will not run into any problems with a brand new xbox, remember that all first gen consoles have troubles, as we have all heard or experienced.

05-25-2006, 01:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
talldude123 Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,947	5 XBOX's? Is he rich or just lucky?

05-25-2006, 12:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Atrusthegod Junior Techie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 57	No, hes not rich or lucky. he has just had it replaced that many times by sending them into microsoft. Free of charge, because they werent his fault.