Archive for the ‘Microsoft XBox 360’ Category

956texan asked:


I have tried to connect 2 xbox 360 consoles through my router to get on Xbox live, but only one of them can get on. The other one has its DNS test fail on me even though the IP test passes. Can anyone help me figure out what is happening?

LINA
Johnny Burke asked:


Owning an Xbox can be a very enjoyable experience. Some of the games that are available on the Xbox 360 have really changed the way that gaming is done altogether. Even though most people enjoy this game system without any problems, there may be some times whenever some Xbox 360 repair is in order. At times, the problems that you are experiencing with your game system may be somewhat light but there are also times whenever the problems seem almost hopeless. What can you do if you think that some Xbox 360 repair is needed?

The first thing that you should do is to identify what is wrong with the unit. Even though some problems may be covered under warranty, game system warrantees tend to be rather limited for the most part. There are some problems that happen with the 360 that may only be a matter of unplugging the unit, allowing it to sit for a little while and then plugging it back in again. Other problems, such as the red ring of death may actually require a little bit more work on your part in order to get it running again. As a matter of fact, this is one of the most common problems that the 360 is experiencing.

Of all of the Xbox 360 repair projects that are seen on a regular basis the presence of those three red rings around the power button is the one that is seen most often. Even though nobody has ever really come out and officially said what the problem was, it is thought that heat within the system gets out of control and causes the soldier that was used to form micro cracks. There are a lot of different ways that people claim to be able to fix the red ring of death at home, some of which will work well and others which will simply not work at all.

It is certainly possible for you to do your own Xbox 360 repair and many people prefer to take care of these things at home. One of the main reasons why this is the case is because it is usually such a pain to return a game system and you are without it and at the manufacturer’s mercy until it returns. As long as there is a simple solution available, most people try to take care of it themselves.

GREG
Mark J Maddox asked:


About a third of all Xbox 360 gamers have experienced the dreaded red rings of death. Because of this, it produced a negative impact on the Xbox 360, which made the sales drop and also made Microsoft extend the guaranty of their Xbox 360.

The Xbox 360 is a wonderful computer gaming console. It is and the scary red rings of death shouldn’t happen at all if you just follow these easy tips.

Basically, the red rings of death mean that the Xbox 360 has suffered a general hardware failure. This implies that the GPU or the CPU have burned out. This basically means your your system overheated and it burned the GPU or the CPU. You must remember that display cabinets are enclosed space and the Xbox 360 is a hi-performance machines that generates a large amount of heat.

The display cupboard can make things neat for you but it can at last make your Xbox 360 to overheat. So, you might want to accept playing with your Xbox 360 out in the open with the wires dangling and all.

Playing with the Xbox 360 out in the open will keep your Xbox 360 well-ventilated and cool. So, this will be ready to forestall overheating.

Another reason why the Xbox 360 may overheat is because of the accumulation of dust. You have that dust can clog up the vents that allow air in and out of the Xbox 360. Also, the dust can build up on the Xbox 360 cooling systems, for example the fans. This can make the fans inefficient and even make the entire cooling systems of the Xbox 360 stop working altogether.

Also, if you can, you may need to try playing with the Xbox 360 in an air conditioned room. This will keep your Xbox 360 cool and avoid it from overheating.

These are the things that you have to remember about the Xbox 360. By keeping your Xbox 360 cool, you will be ready to forestall the red rings of death and forestall shipping it back to Microsoft and take a six week vacation without the Xbox 360.

Remember these things and you will be ready to keep on playing with your Xbox 360 games by stopping the red rings of death blunder.

So, the next time you play with your favourite Xbox 360 games, you have to don’t forget to keep it cool by playing with the games with the unit out in a well-ventilated area as well as constantly cleaning it and keeping it free from dust. With these tips in mind, you’ll be ready to maintain your Xbox 360 and let you like playing with your favourite Xbox 360 games.

If none of these work for you there is another choice for xbox 360 troubleshooting. You should purchase a guide like the ones here Xbox 360 Troubleshooting.

BETH
allen r asked:


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STACEY
David Clow asked:


The Xbox 360 is still one of the most popular selling consoles currently on the market. It has a huge selection of games, online capability, ability to play HD DVD’s and much more!

However…it also has a couple of HUGE flaws that have probably scared a lot of people away from purchasing it. I am writing this article to inform you of the possibly problems you may encounter if you are thinking about purchasing a Xbox 360.

First off, Microsoft decided to skimp on the Xbox 360’s internal cooling. The systems all work fine for a couple of months maybe even a year or two. You may be playing Halo 3 someday and the console will just freeze. You will probably just restart it and it may fire right up, you or might be presented with dreaded three red flashing lights.

If you see three flashing red lights, you have a couple of choices.

Send it off to Microsoft to have them repair it. Depending on if you are in warranty or not this may cost you $140. You will also be without your console for 4-6 weeks.

The second option is to fix it yourself. It is a very simple repair that can be done in under a hour.

The second most common problem is DVD drive failure. There is no known reason as to why this happens. Microsoft uses 4 different DVD drives in their consoles. None of these fail more common than the others.

Unfortunately, there is no fix for this problem. You either have to send the console in to Microsoft for repair or you could possibly buy a replacement drive on eBay and replace it yourself.

There is a rumor going around that if you keep your console horizontally, you are less likely to experience the DVD drive failure. There is no confirmation of this, however it doesn’t hurt to do it anyways.

GASTON
Ricky Lim asked:


You can probably find many Xbox 360 wholesale list on eBay however, most of these so called wholesale list are often outdated or totally inaccurate.

If you want to buy Xbox 360 at wholesale prices, I would not recommend you get these Xbox 360 wholesale list on eBay. There are other better sources of wholesale products you can source from.

I found that some of these wholesale companies that are selling xbox 360 on these wholesale lists are not actually wholesalers. Rather, they are middlemen who simply pass your order to the genuine Xbox 360 wholesalers. Thus they earn a profit without doing anything. So beware of these wholesale and dropshipping scams.

In other cases, the contact information or email address of the wholesale or dropship companies aren’t accurate or does not even exist at all. Even though most of the eBay sellers that are selling Xbox 360 wholesale list claims there are hundreds of wholesaler suppliers on their list that can supply you with unlimited Xbox 360 wholesale prices, most are inaccurate and it can take a long time to go through each and everyone of them to find the genuine wholesalers.

There are genuine wholesalers and dropshippers online that are willing to do business with you. It is important to find a wholesaler that is reliable and trustworthy especially if you are looking for dropshipping companies since they will be the one doing the shipping and delivery.

Make sure to call or email the wholesaler to verify they are a legitimate business. Most genuine wholesalers and dropshippers have a business registration licence and you should also verify their company address and related information.

You should also do a trial wholesale first by maybe ordering just 1 Xbox 360 delivered to your address. This will allows you to know the shipping cost and how long it takes to deliver. You can also inspect the Xbox 360 to make sure it is working with no broken parts and not simply a refurbished or used Xbox 360.

It might take some time and money but remember, it is you who your end customers are dealing with and not the wholesale companies, thus it is important for you and your reputation to make sure your customers are getting what they want or else you are going to be left with a lot of negative feedback if you are an eBay seller.

FRANCHESCA
Ashish K Arora asked:


Microsoft has created an excellent Xbox 360 gaming console, however it has got many complaints and it quickly gets overheated. The main reason of overheating might be the compact space as the equipment containing high end products are accommodated in a very small space. Although it is one of the best new generation consoles, Xbox 360 no video problem is one of the common errors encountered by thousands of gamers all over the World.

You might notice a number of error lights and only a few are mentioned as below.

Solid green with no video/audio/eject: After starting your console, if you see a black screen with no audio or video and when you press eject button, a green flash light occurs without even ejecting a DVD drive.

Solid green with no video/audio: After starting your console, if you will see a black screen, however pressing eject button the console ejects your DVD drive.

The above are some of the common Xbox 360 no video problems and you will need to fix these problems so that you can run and enjoy your gaming console. If your guarantee period of the gaming console is over, for repairing and fixing your Xbox 360 no video problem, you will need to ship the console to Microsoft. In addition to a fix fee of $140, you will also have to bear the shipping charges and in addition to that you will have to wait for at least a month for your gaming console.

If you want to fix your Xbox 360 no video problem quickly you can do so by going through various repair guides available at the Internet.

NENA
John asked:


I mean it understand that elite is 120 gb, 100 more than the regular xbox 360. But does anybody know what else besides the memory capacity and price.

JAME
Anthony Uccello asked:


Need an Xbox 360 fix? You and about 500,000 other people!

You are a candidate for an Xbox 360 fix if…

1. You have red light errors

2. Your system keeps freezing

3. You don’t want to send your system in for repairs (which cost $140 and take weeks)

An Xbox 360 fix is not hard, you don’t need technical skills, and the whole process will take less than an hour. There are step by step video Xbox 360 fix guides available that will show you everything you need to do.

If you need an Xbox 360 fix, DO NOT DO THIS

Do not wrap your system in a towel! This is a bogus Xbox 360 fix, it DOES NOT WORK. In fact, this “Xbox 360 fix” will only make your problem worse. Anyone who says you can fix your Xbox 360 red lights by wrapping your system in a towel is lying. You have been warned. Another bogus Xbox 360 fix is the hair dryer method. Some people say you can fix your system by blowing hot air into the DVD drive when it’s open. This is a total lie, do no do this.

The whole problem with your Xbox 360 red lights is…

Heat! As the motherboard heats up, it vibrates, and the GPU (graphics processing unit) comes loose. Once the GPU comes loose you have Xbox 360 red lights and your system freezes.

What is a actual Xbox 360 fix that I can do myself?

Any good Xbox 360 fix will show you how to take your system apart and put a spacer (like a washer) between the motherboard and the heat sink. This allows the system to breathe and it won’t cause the GPU to come loose anymore. Basically, for an Xbox 360 fix (that is permanent), you will need to take your system apart, clean the motherboard and GPU, and put a separator between the motherboard and the heat sink. If you are nervous about performing an Xbox 360 fix yourself, fear not. It is not a complicated process, and with a good Xbox 360 repair guide the whole process will take less than an hour. You don’t need any technical skills or special tools. It will save you at least $115, and you will be able to get back to care free gaming once and for all.

Why do I even need an Xbox 360 fix? What did I do?

The honest answer is you did nothing wrong. There is a design flaw with the Xbox 360’s that Microsoft admitted to in July 2007. They needed to make room for the DVD drive so they decided to shrink the heat sink. The heat sink then no longer kept the motherboard cool enough and now you have red light errors. The problem will not just go away if you leave it. And, as you can tell, all those bogus Xbox 360 fix tricks with a towel or hair dryer are only going to make the problem worse.

Now you know…

Now you know the cause of Xbox 360 red lights, and why you need an Xbox 360 fix. Your system will not just get back to normal unless you repair it and the sooner the better. Xbox 360 repair is not complicated, and you can permanently fix your red lights with a step by step Xbox 360 fix guide.

The last thing you want to do is nothing. You know what the problem is, and you can fix it. Best of luck with your Xbox 360 repair.

MINH

ibraheem b asked:


I want to join Xbox Live but i don’t want to lose all of achievements. So is there a way to change a normal xbox 360 profile to xbox live profile on the NXE dashboard. Please help.

DEMETRIUS