Wow ... dude asks for help and attracts trolls - gotta love it.
@ Gazz - if you weren't implying the PS3, then can you read what's in your sig to the class?
@ the folks mad at Gazz - realize he's a PS3 fanbot and everything he says, including his claim of 12 360s dead due to Guitar Hero, is anti-Xbox. And of course, good job ignoring sailormoon.
@ SS12 - I need the kind of glasses you have if you don't think Gazz was trolling. I'll probably get warned or banned for saying it, but honestly, he was adding nada to the convo except to get a good laugh on the n00b.
OT: Even if it has bit the dust, contact MS anyhow. They know their machines have probs, but they should help you out. If not, there are a few members on these forums who have 360s but love their other systems more - maybe they'll sell you one cheap. In the future, you need to see if the warranty tag is intact before buying something used.
Just my $.02







