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Is it always free to get a 360 repaired? When they return it, do they send you a new or do they just repair yours? And what are the chances of it breaking down again once you've got it back?

It took me about 2 months to decide whether to get a 360 or PS3. I definitely wanted somethin that's not known for breaking down, scratching discs, and being loud. I went to Circuit City planning on buying a PS3. My choice wasn't exacly final and a random store employee was enough to make me get a 360 instead. Refunded it after about a month deciding that I really wanted a PS3.

Now it's been about 4 months since I've had my PS3, and I really hate to say this, but I'm gettin a tad bit bored already (all my owned games listed in the profile). MGS4 and KZ2 are the only two exclusives that interested me, but MGS4's SP can't keep me entertained forever, and I was extremely dissapointed to find out that KZ2's online just wasn't my thing (this game was one of the big reasons I bought a PS3). Besides those, some other exclusives ended up boring me.

Anyways, I've been thinking about gettin a 360, but I'm not sure yet. I just don't feel safe owning a console with so many hardware failures. I seriously wish MS could've made it much more reliable, it would've made my choice much easier to make. How common are RRoD's nowadays?

If I ever manage to get over it's issues, I'll then have to decide if it'll be worth it - I'd be getting it mainly for Halo3 and Gears2. I actually haven't even played Halo 3 but seems like most people I know have it, so I should probably try it out first and not repeat what I did with my PS3.

I dunno if it's the games, or just me. I had a Gamecube and enjoyed it for almost 2 years (SSBM was ridiculously fun). Sometime after that, I got a taste of PC gaming. Found out about modding, then PC eventually became my main gaming platform for many years. I sold the GC somewhere around that time. When I finally jumped back into console gaming, it felt abit like a downgrade. Of course, I still love not being stuck to my desk anymore (and not having to worry about system reqs). Splitscreen was another huge plus, but some PS3 have this bad habit of focusing so much on graphics that they end up losing splitscreen.

Besides the questions, yes, this is a minor rant.

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I believe that recurrent RODD is a thing of the past now and that people also abused the system by storing their console in a not well ventilated area (something they wouldn't do with their pc...).

 

Got one once (almost two years ago) and the situation was fixed in a week. I receive a warranty extension for that.

Never had any problem since then...

 

IMO, the (limited) fear of the RODD is not something that should stop you from buying the 360.

About the noise : It is acceptable now that you can copy your games on the HD.

I'm not particulary convinced by the online modes of Gears 2, expect coop and Horde but Halo 3 is incredible (you check your stats on www.bungie.net).

... so I would say: "Jump in !"



 

Evan Wells (Uncharted 2): I think the differences that you see between any two games has much more to do with the developer than whether it’s on the Xbox or PS3.

Get it. Then get these games:

Mass Effect
Bioshock
Fable 2
Gears of War 1+2
Halo 3

I promise you will not be disappointed.



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RROD is a thing of the past I own 2 360's have had one three plus years and yes it did RROD. Sent back to MS and had a new one in one week. The new one have had over a year no issues. Love my 360 but thinking of buying a PS3 for blu ray and kz2 myself



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Sardauk said:

I believe that recurrent RODD is a thing of the past now and that people also abused the system by storing their console in a not well ventilated area (something they wouldn't do with their pc...).

Got one once (almost two years ago) and the situation was fixed in a week. I receive a warranty extension for that.

Never had any problem since then...

 

IMO, the (limited) fear of the RODD is not something that should stop you from buying the 360.

About the noise : It is acceptable now that you can copy your games on the HD.

the thing is, that you SHOULD be able to overheat it without breaking it. It should just shut off and tell you that you are a retard and that you need to move the console to a well ventilated area. Also, I do know a few people who have gotten the RRoD with the new systems, but it seems much much more restricted, not the pretty much guarantee that it was before.

@op

Anyways, I believe the 3 year warranty for RRoD is still in affect (not sure) but so long as you are within the warrranty it will be repaird for free. Other issues are a standard 1 year warranty. When you get a unit back, you never know if it is yours or a new one. If they can fix it, then they'll fix it, but who knows. This is basically the standard for all repair centers. Your chances of it breaking down after a repair should be the same as if you bought the unit new.




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Dont know bout RRod's but a friend of mine bought one 3 months ago and it stopped reading gamediscs after 2 months. (the sucker hasn't used his warranty yet) Don't know if this is a recurring problem but just thought i should let you know.

Otherwise, gamecatalogue is making it hard for me to decide where to put my money.



RRoD should be covered by 3 years. anything else that goes faulty is standard 1years cover.

Mine broke down twice within the year but none of the faults were RRoD.  Both times were sent to MS to be fixed and within that time I was playing the DS.

Now almost 3 years on still no RRoD and DS is just gathering dust..

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weaveworld said:
Dont know bout RRod's but a friend of mine bought one 3 months ago and it stopped reading gamediscs after 2 months. (the sucker hasn't used his warranty yet) Don't know if this is a recurring problem but just thought i should let you know.

Otherwise, gamecatalogue is making it hard for me to decide where to put my money.

 

Why not here ->

It is only 264 € in my country (21 % VAT and delivery included... crazy...).



 

Evan Wells (Uncharted 2): I think the differences that you see between any two games has much more to do with the developer than whether it’s on the Xbox or PS3.

The main reason I bought a new 360 instead of getting my old one fixed: New 360's are sturdier. The RRoD gets fixed for 3 years, free of charge. Any other issues (ie: disc tray, etc.) are protected for a year.



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