Archive for May, 2008

 

Xbox 360 Fix Three Red Lights

Saturday, May 31st, 2008
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Abhinav Sidana asked:


If you are getting red ring problems and looking for Xbox 360 fix three red lights information so that you can resolve the problem your own. Actually the major problem with Xbox 360 consoles is of overheating and sometime your red ring problems especially if it is one red ring then you can solve it by placing your console in an open place. However, if the problem is of three red lights, you need to look into the causes of the problem and will need some more to resolve the problem.

The problem with console starts of overheating and if you play continuous games on your console, the overheating might cause some hardware failure inside your console and will need to repair the console. You need not worry as the hardware problems can be rectified your own and you will only need simple help to fix Xbox 360 three red lights. Most of the time it was found that due to overheating the wire or wires inside the console get disconnected and for joining these wires, Microsoft charges you $140 and further you will need to ship your Xbox 360 console to Microsoft so that they fix Xbox 360 three red lights. The disadvantages of sending your console to Microsoft is that you not only spend around $150 but will also have to wait for another three to four weeks for getting your gaming console back.

You can do the job and can rectify Xbox 360 three red light problems your own at your home.



Adrian

 

Xbox 360 Red Circle of Death - Why? and How to Repair it

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
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A Yang asked:


You are all set to play your favorite game and what do you see but the Xbox 360 red circle of death! Now, I know it is very frustrating, but don’t go pulling out your hair or anything! Keep on reading to find that relief is in sight! You CAN repair it easily!

Of course, if your XBox 360 is still under warranty, then by all means, send your XBox to support to have them fix it. Unless you don’t feel like waiting 4 weeks for it!

Ok, moving on. One of the main causes of the XBox 360 red circle of death is overheating due to a sub-adequate ventilation system and a lot of heat producing components put into a small area.

To help keep your XBox 360 is good condition and hopefully preventing the problem, place your XBox 360 on a stand by itself with lots of space around it for it to breathe. If you feel the box getting hot, you can try placing a fan near the Xbox and having it provide a constant breeze to help cool the XBox.

Now that you know that a main cause is overheating, you will most likely understand why the towel method is not a very good method to use. You don’t want to fry your XBox 360! The towel method is where you wrap your XBox with a towel and let it overheat until the solder inside the XBox starts to melt to that any missed connections are reset. As you can imagine, that temperature can get pretty high.



Ella

 

How to Fix the Rrod on Xbox 360

Friday, May 23rd, 2008
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Tony Smith asked:


Trying to fix the RROD on Xbox 360 can be frustrating and aggravating. Especially when you’re not sure what’s causing the problem. So, what I’m going to do is share with you are some tips on how to fix the RROD on Xbox 360.

That way, you won’t ever have to worry about the RROD coming back.

The tips on fixing your Xbox 360 are:

1. The first tip on fixing the RROD is to send your Xbox 360 back to Microsoft. They will repair it for you. It will be free it your game system is still under warranty. If it’s passed the warranty date, then Microsoft will charge you over $100.

It will take them a long time to fix it, too. It will probably take several weeks.

2. Another tip on how to fix the RROD on Xbox 360 is to deal with the cooling system. Your game system overheats because it lacks an effective cooling system. That’s why it has the red ring of death. It happens to over 20% of the Xbox systems.

3. The best way to fix the RROD on your Xbox 360 is to repair it yourself. I will share a video that will show you exactly how to repair it quickly. It will take you no longer than an hour to fix it. And the red rings won’t ever come back after you are done, which is cool.

These are some tips on how to fix the RROD on Xbox 360. If you are going to fix the red ring of death yourself, I will share the video with you in a minute. Make sure you get your game system repaired. Leaving it broken may cause it to not work again.



Eddie

 

What kind of xbox live subscription is suitable for my situation?

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
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mr.strepsil asked:


I am planning to buy a subscription for xbox live gold. There are two types, codes to extend your subscription and for new accounts. Now my subscription has been finished, and after a week my last subscription finished am buying a new one. Would the subscription for new accounts work for me be suitable for me.

Marcus

 

Does my Xbox Live start when I get my Xbox or make an account?

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
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She’s amazing. asked:


Also, how can I connect to Xbox Live because I have Halo 3 and everyone talks about how awesome it is? I want to connect with a cord, not wireless and how far does my TV have to be to connect it to my ethernet? Also, please put details since I’m new and don’t know much about Xbox Live.

Shirley

 

How to Fix Xbox 360 Ring of Death- 3 Tips That Work

Monday, May 19th, 2008
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Tony Smith asked:


Trying to fix the ring of death on your Xbox 360 can be difficult and frustrating. Especially when you don’t know the proper way of fixing it. So, what I’m going to do is share with you some tips on how to fix Xbox 360 ring of death.

That way, you can get back to playing all of your games.

The tips on fixing the ring of death on your Xbox 360 are:

1. The first way to fix the ring of death is to send your Xbox back to Microsoft. If your game system is still under warranty, they will fix it for free. However, it will take them a very long time to send it back to you after they have fixed it.

If you aren’t under warranty anymore, they will charge you over $100 to repair it.

2. Another way to fix the red lights is to deal with the overheating of your Xbox. This is one reason why your game system is experiencing the red lights of death. It happens to about 30% of the Xbox game systems. It’s caused by the lack of a cooling system in your Xbox.

3. The best way to fix Xbox 360 ring of death is to repair it yourself. This is easy to do. I will show you a video that will walk you through fixing it. All you need is some household tools and about 45 minutes of your time.

Once you have fixed your Xbox, you won’t have to ever worry about the ring of death coming back.



Dana

 

What is the Xbox 360

Sunday, May 18th, 2008
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Dave Simpson asked:


The Xbox 360 is the successor to Xbox video game console from Microsoft. It was referred to in the past as Xbox Next or Xbox 2 or simply Project Xenon.  Microsoft has scheduled its launch just before Christmas of 2005, the biggest shopping season although it was unveiled on 12.05.2005 on MTV. Xbox 360 is an answer to Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s Revolution game consoles. Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system as it is fully known as would usher a totally new era of high definition digital entertainment which is personalized and connected always.

Who designed the Xbox 360?

Xbox 360 is designed by the very innovative Astro studios, San Francisco, USA in collaboration with Hers Experimental Design Laboratory, Osaka, Japan, resulting in sleek and stylish exterior packed with powerful hardware, software and services.

The Xbox 360 comes with:

Xbox Gamer Guide: An entertainment gateway that connects to your games, movie, friends, music and available downloadable content. The Xbox Guide Button, a one touch interface gives you instant access to content you want, be it the gamer card of the player who just invited you to play, or to new downloadable content for the game you are currently running.

Personalized interface: Xbox 360 lets you create your own customised system for a unique experience. With changeable facia plates, it is very easy to change the make up of your console. Power on your system and you can customize the look and feel of the System Guide and Gamer Guide with various unique skins. The faces and skins can form a unique combination to reflect your personality.

Ring of Light: The Xbox 360 console is divided into four glowing quadrants which are also collectively called the Ring of Light. This Ring of Light, along with the Xbox Guide button controls the entire system. The guide button visually connects you to your games. The Guide button apart from connecting and controlling your experience also controls the startup and shutdown of the system. . The Xbox 360 supports both wired and wireless controllers and accessories by the virtue of which all operations can be controlled from the comfort of your couch.

Xbox Live: Xbox 360’s Xbox Live is where games and entertainment come alive. This is a unified interface where you can play with anyone, anytime anywhere. By connecting your Xbox 360 to a broadband internet connection, you can instantly access Xbox Live Silver, to announce your digital identity via your gamer tag or gamer card. You can talk to others using voice chat, and access the Xbox Live Marketplace — all right out of the box, at no extra cost. When you upgrade to Xbox Live Gold, you get access to the ever exciting world of online multiplayer gaming. By using intelligent matchmaking, and accessing all your achievements and statistics, Xbox Live Gold brings you nearer to your competition at your terms.

Games: Xbox 360 redefines the whole gaming experience in terms of what they look like, sound like, feel like, and play like in order to engage you like never before. All Xbox 360 titles have resolutions of 1080i and 720p resolution in 16:9 widescreen formats, anti-aliasing support for movie-like graphics and of course, multi-channel surround sound.

Not to mention you can amplify your music, photos, video, and TV. You can watch DVD movies in the comfort of your couch. Xbox 360 also supports progressive-scan DVD’s. The Xbox 360 hard drive can be used to rip music and share your latest albums and pictures with friends and family.

Xbox 360 Accessories Fact Sheet

A successor of the Xbox gaming system, Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 and its unique line of Xbox 360 system accessories extend your digital entertainment experience beyond the console.

Xbox 360 Faceplates

A never before feature – Xbox 360 is centralized around gamers. As a fully customizable design, Xbox 360 gives you the freedom of changing the look of the console to reflect your tastes and personality. The face plates like most Nokia Cellular phones can be changed with extreme ease to express your moods or your sense of style.

* Interchangeable faceplates allow you to create a unique system.

* Find cool, swappable and changeable cutting-edge designs.

* Faceplates come in a lot of varieties and designs.

* Regardless of chosen faceplates, the system remains fully functional.



Xbox 360 Memory Unit


Xbox 360 comes with a 64MB memory unit to further enhance your gaming experience. This memory unit facilitates you to save the in-game achievements and gamer profiles. These units are portable and enable you to start off from where you left quickly and easily. You can easily carry around the Memory Unit in a carrying case which is extremely portable and can fit on a keychain. This memory unit is absolute plug’n’play. Xbox 360 can hold up to two memory units, thus making it upgradeable.

Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote

The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote is designed in such a way that it becomes an integrated control center for the entire Xbox 360 system. The Media Remote facilitates your entry into the world of digital entertainment by the touch of a single button. Play DVD’s, music, control your TV and your PC with a single integrated controller. This option is to let you kick back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Accessories Designed for Xbox Live

Xbox Live Camera

The Xbox Live Camera for Xbox 360 lets you video chat and message with your friends and gives up the true gaming and entertainment experience. As an integrated part of Xbox 360’s Xbox Live experience you can connect and communicate with friends while playing, listening to music or watching movies. When you play motion-detection-enabled games online the Xbox live camera inserts you into the game and helps you control the characters.

Xbox 360 Headset

The Xbox 360 Headset enlivens the online gaming experience beyond your imagination helping you to talk to friends, your team mates to finalize strategies or trash talk your opponents out of the game through Xbox Live, all this during play time. Xbox Live also comes with a message service which you can use to leave short vocal messages for your family or friends.

Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter

The Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter takes your Xbox 360 experience way beyond your home, synchronizing with the Xbox 360 main system seamlessly. You can transfer videos and music to your Xbox 360 system from your PC with ease, chat up your colleagues and friends, play games using Xbox Live, and more without wiring it all up.

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

Xbox 360 through the optimized wireless technology offers the ultimate in wireless gaming within a 30 ft range for 40 hours with the help of 2 AA batteries. With warning systems in place you can plug & charge with ample notice for uninterrupted playing. The wireless controller also supports the Xbox 360 headset for voice communication. The wireless controller has all the functionality of the standard controller enabling you to use all the gaming and entertainment features from your couch. The wired controller comes with a 9 ft cable.



Kathryn

 

How do i improve my connection to xbox live?

Sunday, May 18th, 2008
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Zac E asked:


I have high speed cable internet. I use a wireless connection with a top of the line linksys router. I have the xbox 360 adapter on my xbox to receive the signal, but my connection to xbox live is extremely laggy. I have 2 computers in my house one is connected directly to the router, and the other is connected wirelessly. Both computers run internet perfectly. What can I change to fix my connection to my xbox?

Zachary

 

What’s the difference between an Xbox 360 Arcade and a normal 360 with a 20Gb memory apart from the memory?

Saturday, May 17th, 2008
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arkantosdt asked:


I recently bought an Xbox 360 Arcade with Halo 3. I’ve gone over many websites trying to find differences between it and a normal 20Gb Xbox 360, or is that just it. If that is the case, then will it play Xbox original games if I buy a 20Gb memory for it? Any answers would be greatly received.

Stephen

 

How can i make my xbox 360 controller work with call of duty 4 on my pc?

Saturday, May 17th, 2008
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justin j asked:


How can i make my xbox 360 controller work on Call of duty 4 on the pc? If i need to download anything plz put a link up, THANK YOU!

Dolores