Xbox 360 Help...

[drey]

Hey Guys,

We just bought a 2nd hand XBOX 360... There are no problems so far... But I am afraid with the 3RL... How can I prevent that from happening?

I dont want to waste my money and games... huhuhuhuhu...

[froshie1]

based on the many threads that I read (local and US) it's a hit or miss thing. even if you don't use it, even if you play it with a fan or A/C on if it's going to hit it's going to hit.

[drey]

hit or miss?

Is this an XBOX virus?

[Monseratto]

Poor quality control. If you do get it, be sure you have a friend or relative living in the US that you can send the machine to. And it should not be modded. Microsoft will repair it free of charge.

[StraightSix]

hit or miss?

Is this an XBOX virus?

3RL means 3 Red Lights on the front panel of the console. It's when the 360 had ran its diagnostics and displayed the Red Ring of Death - that means general hardware failure. If that happens, say bye-bye to your 360.

The first-gen 360's were rushed into production. Consequently, some retailers have reported failures in 1 out 3 Xbox 360's sold. It's alleged that the batch was manufactured using the wrong type of solder, which is too brittle. With a high-level of operating temperature, the 360's mainboard has a tendency to easily flex, which may result in microscopic cracks.

[drey]

huhuhu... sana di mangyari sa amin to'...

may alam ba kayong magandang anting-anting para sa XBOX?

[NazQ]

yep, nothing can prevent the infamous xbox 3rl.. i've recently read about a guy having to send his system for repair/replacement 3 times (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/13/te...a53&ei=5087%0A).
although masaya pa rin sya

hirap lang dito kasi mahina ang warranties ang systems. hopefully walang probs yang system mo ;)

[froshie1]

huhuhu... sana di mangyari sa amin to'...

may alam ba kayong magandang anting-anting para sa XBOX?

wala, maski tapatan mo ng aircon yan o isang matinding fan wala. it's a hit or miss thing.

you may want to visit www.pinoyxbox.com may 2 gurus dun na pag nasira ang xbox mo imomodify nila. it has something to do with the x clamps daw. pinapalitan ata nila iyon or basta may ginagawa silang modifications para hindi mag warp iyong board mo.

dapat ang ginawa mo hinintay mo ang fall release nila. sabi nila iyon daw ang sagot sa 3RL.

Gusto ko din mag X360 pero pinapa stable ko muna ang hardware nila. Dami kasing ok na games dyan.

[StraightSix]

You worry too much. Mag-enjoy ka na lang sa paglaro.

We've had our 360 for a year (I think), and between me and my sons, we use it for what it's worth without giving a rat's ass on the 3RL. During school breaks, it's almost in use 24hrs a day. We actually have a small box of rechargeable AA's (for the controllers) on standby.

[drey]

Thanks guys... Ano ba magandang accessories para sa 360?

[qoute] dapat ang ginawa mo hinintay mo ang fall release nila. sabi nila iyon daw ang sagot sa 3RL. [/qoute]

Pano ko malalaman ang year of manufacture ng XBOX namin?

[andre]

I have an xbox 360 for 1 year already. so far no 3RL or ring of death (crossed fingers). I've updated the firmware 2007 spring update. Now it can play HD Movies (MP4)! Looks great on a LCD TV with High Def Movies.

[froshie1]

tama naman si Straightsix since nandyan na yan enjoy mo na lang. Ako sinagot lang kita sa tinanong mo hehehe. May isa akong ka officemate matindi rin maglaro at ok pa naman iyong kanya. Japan version at medyo may katagalan na.

Mapapayo ko men? Use an AVR and make it sure that it's a servo based 1000 watts AVR!!! Yan ang peripheral na bilhin mo! Ako wala pa akong 360, pero itong XBOX ko kakafry lang kaninang umaga. Kakainis addik pa naman ako sa Hitman Blood Money. Nakalimutan ko kasing ilagay sa AVR at nirecta ko sa extension cord. Ayun pagkasaksak ng extension cord sa wall socket pumutok! Pangalawang fry na ito ng power supply ko. Iyong una naplug ng sister ko sa 220v (US version kasi akin), kala nya DVD player ang nasaksak nya.. So ayun pinaayos ko, cinonvert to 220V after 1.5 years eto nakalimutan kong i-AVR at kablam!

[drey]

I have an xbox 360 for 1 year already. so far no 3RL or ring of death (crossed fingers). I've updated the firmware 2007 spring update. Now it can play HD Movies (MP4)! Looks great on a LCD TV with High Def Movies.

How can you update your firmware sir?

btw, Our XBOX 360 displayed three red lights... I reset the console and the 3RL disappeared. Is this a sign of our XBOX's death or just an error?

Thanks!

[andre]

First, Download a HD MP4 movie for xbox360, ps3 or apple tv. Just google it. many ******* sites will be displayed.
Second, Pop in your MP4 movie on the Xbox 360 DVD tray. Go to media, try to play the content, The Xbox will prompt you to download the necessary codecs from Windows Live. You'll need Windows Live ID for the update.
After installing the update. You can play HD movies.
Enjoy!!!

[froshie1]

How can you update your firmware sir?

btw, Our XBOX 360 displayed three red lights... I reset the console and the 3RL disappeared. Is this a sign of our XBOX's death or just an error?

Thanks!

whoa whoa!!! after 1 week na nasa iyo iyong 2nd hand mong box nag 3RL na? Ilang oras mo nilalaro?

Btw, I'm a 360 owner na hehehe. At yeah, nararamdaman ko na iyong nararamdaman mo dati. Demet! Pero sa akin may 1 year replacement warranty.

[[r]ichkri3g]

*drey

if your 360 is using a 90nm CPU & GPU mas mataas ang chances na mag 3RL ang 360 mo. afaik heat ang primary reason ng 3RL error, meron kasing design flaw yung old mobo ng 360. but i know some peeps na launch date ang 360's nila, pero till now ok pa din. swertihan na lang siguro yan, just cross your fingers that your 360 wont conk out on you.

[froshie1]

LOL demet kakainis! So may plus factor pala ang launch console sa mga non-launch consoles?

Sa akin non-launch console at eto lahat na ng pagiingat ginagawa ko. Hindi babad sa paglalaro, 2-3 hours lang max nagkataon din kasi sa trabaho at pamilyado na din ako. Pero sana wag masira agad.

[[r]ichkri3g]

So may plus factor pala ang launch console sa mga non-launch consoles?

sabi ng iba, if your 360 is built/assembled after a certain manufacturing date, mas less ang risk na mag 3RL ang 360 mo. sometimes kasi faulty ang ibang launch consoles, so dyan naman pumapasok ang revisions to the hardware itself.

[froshie1]

sabi ng iba, if your 360 is built/assembled after a certain manufacturing date, mas less ang risk na mag 3RL ang 360 mo. sometimes kasi faulty ang ibang launch consoles, so dyan naman pumapasok ang revisions to the hardware itself.

any idea what's this after certain manufacturing date?

[lugarai]

Guys if ganito katindi prblema ng 360 what can you advice sa bibili ng gaming device? like instead of 360 is PS3 ang bilin of nintendo brand? Nakakasira ba ng tv yung mga ganitong device?