I hope those other brands you're talking about don't include Samsung =) lol. I guess when it comes down to it Xbox is the box that I can play the games I want for cheap without buying a comp, and at the same time enjoy a healthy dose of exclusives. That sucks you got RROD still, and wish for a safe journey for your 360 to and back from the factory.

I got the RRoD last week. It was my second one since I bought my Xbox back in 2006. At least they repair it free of charge. Luckily I have the relevant packaging so no costs there. Just make sure you pack it up securely with bubble wrap, newspapers etc.

I originally possessed a launch 360, and that lasted approximately 1 3/4 years. I then received my new 360 in late August when Bioshock released. 

where do you guys keep you 360's? Like in a tight enclosed are or really close to the wall? just curious.

our MS propaganda machine stresses that u dont talk about your RROD problems. It hurts our internet campaign to promote 360.

I think the reason so many have stuck with the Xbox 360 after RROD is because they have already invested in it with games and accessories but most importantly because of the free extended 3 year warranty. If Microsoft hadn't done that then I would have definately not stuck with the 360.

I think another reason is because the 360 has a lot of good games and third party support and the alternative console to the 360 is not all that great really and way too expensive just to play games on.

My Falcon 360 succumbed to the E74 error on November 13th.  I went to support.xbox.com, filed a claim and selected the coffin, which arrived on Nov. 18th.  Sent the console off the next day, and it was delivered in Mesquite, TX on the 24th, "fixed" on the 25th and assigned a new console serial # on the 26th.  I received an email on the 26th notifying me that I'd be sent a UPS tracking number shortly.  Here I am on December 2nd with no tracking number.  Getting more pissed off by the day.

Oh, and twice on the 27th and once on the 28th I received an email saying they had received my repair request but not my console and that if I didn't send in my console in 30 days the request would be canceled.  WTF?

BEST POST EVER!  You have completely summed up my exact feelings about the 360 and the RROD.  Why the hell are people so forgiving of Microsoft for such a faulty product?  Anarchyz = my new hero.

i'm thankful to god for asking my parents to buy me a ps3 rather than a 360.....cuzz i was not gna look them in the eye every time that system broke down -_-"

If you look at my comment earlier you will see why people are so forgiving of the 360. In the same way people were so forgiving of the PS2 with it's unreliable laser reader with NO free extended warranty the Microsoft is giving out. I remember faulty PS2's flooding eBay and did gamers invest in alternatives? Some did but most went out and bought another PS2.