PS3 & XBox Gaming

asked:


XBox 360 Pro runs $299 on Amazon, the elite is $399. The only differences seem to be an extra 60 GB memory, the black finish and the HDMI cable. Is the Elite better than the Pro in other ways, and it is worth the money?

DENEEN

Patrick Kaa asked:


The Xbox 360 console was one of the first next generation gaming systems to hit the market and with it has come some mind-blowing games like Mass effect, Gears of War , Halo 3 to name a few! However even with its success the Xbox 360 has come with its fair share of problems too.

During its first year out in the market alot of people that bought the console experienced various xbox 360 problems like the dread Red Ring of Death or 3 red ring of light error as well experiencing hardware failure like faulty disc trays that made a scratching noise when reading a game disc.

The most common problem that needed Xbox 360 repair was the three red light error. This error is mainly caused by overheating that can pinpointed to the small size of the system. With the Xbox 360 being small in nature less air is allowed to flow through the system depriving it of sufficient ventilation.

To temporarily avoid this error it is recommended to keep your 360 in a cool place and ensure that is in a location where plenty of air can circulate. It is not advisable to place it next to a heater. Some suggest wrapping a towel around it to make the console overheat and reset itself but these quick fix methods only work for a while and can even sometimes cause further damage.

If you do decide to perform your own Xbox 360 repair then your need a reliable guide that can take you through the steps necessary to fix any xbox 360 error or troubleshoot. Some of these guide are rubbish but there are that have detailed videos and easy to follow instructions that can make it easy for a beginner to start.

CAMI

Robert Perrin asked:


The PlayStation 3 (often referred to as the PS3) was meant to be the console of the future, but its release in November 2006 was overshadowed by lateness and rumors on cutbacks made by Sony. It can read the new Blue-ray Disc format, features a special Nvidia RSX video card and includes features such as Wi-Fi internet. Despite these many innovations, sales of the PS3 have been sluggish, as the Nintendo Wii and the Xbox 360 continue to enjoy a larger market share.

Upon its launch, the PlayStation did not come with many of the features that were expected, disappointing many customers. Another disappointing aspect of the PS3 is the removal of the Emotion Engine, which means that games which were released for the PlayStation 2 have to be run using software emulation, causing the loss of several functions for the older games.

Both the Wii and the Xbox 360 have enjoyed immensely popular games released for consoles. Halo 3, a first-person shooter game is often credited to having a large part in the success of the sales of the 360. Yet no game for the PlayStation 3 has been released which could provide potential customers initiative to purchase Sony’s console.

One of the major obstacles that Sony faces trying to sell its product is the hefty price-tag that comes with the PS3: Sony has charged as much as 600$ for its product. With the Wii costing just 250$, and the Xbox 360 only 350$, the PS3 is a very large investment and not many people are willing to spend that much for a video game console.

Despite the many problems that the PS3 has faced, it still remains a very high quality console. Sony should now spend their efforts on pricing the PlayStation more competitively and launch a large marketing campaign to improve their public image. As more and more games are released for the PS3, it still might be able to make a comeback.

EVA

barb s asked:


The question is where in the game do you find where you can strum in the cheats. I know how to do it but I do not see where I can do so in game. They all say locked but you can unlock them using cheats somehow. I was able to in guitar hero world tour with ease.

KLARA

William Turner asked:


If you have found yourself reading this article then no doubt you will already know about some of the issues involving the Xbox 360 and the xbox 360 3 red lights problems.

Well this article will tell you a few things that you can do to help prevent or get rid of the 3 red lights so you can have your system back up and running and be playing on your games again.

The main reason that the Xbox 360 gets the 3 red lights is through overheating and if you keep the console in an enclosed area without much ventilation then you are running a very high risk of getting the 3 red lights.

It is best to keep the Xbox 360 uncovered so that it can get lots of air all around the 360 as the console is full of high end components that give out a lot of heat, and the 3 red lights can be caused by the motherboard bending due to this.

Another thing you can do to minimise the risk of getting the 3 red lights on the Xbox is to make sure that you raise your power brick up off the floor!

Sounds Weird I Know

Although what you may not know is that the power brick that comes with the Xbox 360 has little fans inside also that actually pump out the heat and you can help make this more effective by raising it up on a cardboard box where this too can also breathe!

Another thing and what I use is the Nyko Intercooler and this plugs into the back of the Xbox and pumps air out so to stop the overheating, so instead of just one fan working with the intercooler you get three.

If you are already suffering from the Xbox 360 3 Red Light problems then you should either send it back to Microsoft and they will fix it for you in about 3 – 4 weeks, or you could search around for an Xbox 360 3 Red Light Fix guide as there are a lot about.

I hope this article has helped give you some more info about the Xbox 360 and how you can prevent and fix the Xbox 360 3 Red Light Problem.

Good Luck!

ELFRIEDE

Davion Wong asked:


If you are the type of an online gamer who would usually buy Xbox 360 games, then you should be aware that the best way to save money is through the use of the download Xbox 360 games. By literally buying it from game to game would only demand hundreds or if not thousands of money from your pocket.

Luckily, there are different options on how you will download Xbox 360 games that are accessible in many sites on the Internet. These sites are said to have vast data bases with an entire Xbox 360 media. You will get limitless access to different downloads from music, TV programs, movies and online games. All of these available perks come with a small membership fee that is considered cost effective and easy on the pocket.

If you prefer to use torrent download sites, then you might come across with viruses and spyware on your computer. So, making use of this one is not the best option to take. If you want to download Xbox 360 games, there are dependable websites to choose from that caters to simple and easy step by step details on Xbox game downloads and your other preferred games.

A good website is something that would be able to provide you with 24/7 online customer support. This will be very helpful especially when a problem take place as the game progresses.

Moreover, it is essential to take note that quality download sites require you to pay for a relatively small membership fee. This fee can be utilized to the fullest since it offers you unlimited downloads and updates.

Also, when choosing to download Xbox 360 games you have to consider that these sites are safe from any viruses and spyware. Carefully verify if you will need necessary tools for your preferred game and then burn it. This is the most efficient way of enjoying and playing your Xbox 360 without more ado.

There will be sites that would require you to pay monthly subscriptions or pay per download charges, keep away from these as it would only be a waste of money and resources. It would help if you try to make your own research and find out other good sites with lower fees and with good quality. To put simply, choose sites that only has an initial membership fee.

Browse through my blog and learn to save money when you download Xbox 360 games. My website will give you guidelines on where to have cost effective downloads that you will surely learn something from.

BENNIE

James Philipson asked:


Even though the Xbox 360 is probably the best new generation console with the most impressive selection of games, it still suffers from one major drawback – many consoles become affected with “general hardware errors” that are caused by overheating. To prevent damage to the console, it goes into a stand by state to prevent serious problems, with the blinking red lights on the front there to warn you that something is seriously wrong. In this article I am going to share some of the top Xbox 360 red ring of death repair tips, as well as destroy some popular rumors about the ways to repair the red light error.

Xbox 360 Repair Tip 1 -

You can send your console to Microsoft to have them repair the fault and send you back a refurbished console. Although this sounds like the best way to repair the red ring of death, there are a few issues that need to be carefully thought over. Firstly, Microsoft do not send you back the console that you sent them. Instead, they simply provide you with a console that their technical team has refurbished. This means that if you do decide to ship your console to Microsoft, you need to remove any discs from the disk drive, leads and controllers, as well as the hard-drive or you will loose all your saved games and player profiles. Another thing to think about is the fact that the repair process can take a rather long time. Expect to wait at least eight weeks before you receive a new console, and this is the best case scenario – the amount of time you will have to wait could easily be double that.

Xbox 360 Repair Tip 2 -

There is a lot of talk on Xbox 360 forums of being able to fix the 3 red lights error by wrapping a faulty console tightly in a bath towel. Videos have even appeared on YouTube that appear to promote this repair method. If you take only one thing from this article, please, please, please don’t try this on your Xbox 360! Even if it does work for a short amount of time, it will simply cause more overheating by effectively insulating the console and will eventually lead to even more serious faults. In extreme cases it would actually be possible for the console to get so hot that the towel may ignite, potentially causing a house fire and damage to people and property. Now I don’t know about you, but I would rather learn how to fix the problem properly and safely rather than risk further damage using what is essentially an urban myth.

Xbox 360 Repair Tip 3 -

Although it may be annoying, you really need to invest in a good Xbox 360 repair guide. Seriously, this isn’t optional as there is virtually no way to safely repair the red ring of death without one, other than having someone else carry out the repairs for you which could cost a lot of money. Because the Xbox 360 is quite a complex piece of electronic equipment you cannot just open it up, tighten a few loose screws and get back to gaming. Repairing the red ring at home is the only truly viable option for those of you who wish to spend as little money as possible and get back to playing your favorite games as quickly as possible. When purchasing a repair guide you should look for the following;

* High quality video and audio. This is an absolute must as grainy video and poor quality audio will make the repair process difficult and annoying.

* Free updates. In case a better, new red ring fix is discovered by the makers of your guide, having free updates will allow you access to this important information. Don’t buy a repair guide that doesn’t offer free updates as it will be poor quality

* Instant delivery via a secure payment processor. For maximum security and peace of mind it is important to only purchase a repair guide that can be downloaded instantly after payment to a secure, accredited payment processor. By taking this approach, the risk of fraud or other potential problems is eliminated. Also look for the ability to purchase via PayPal as this is even more secure.

* A price of less than US $40. Because the majority of repair guides tend to fall in the mid-to-high thirty dollar range, anything over $40 is really too expensive. This also means that if someone in your local area is offering to repair Xbox 360 consoles that have been affected by the red ring of death, if they are charging more than $40 you should save the money and do it yourself. Any price around the $25 mark is an absolute bargain and will probably be a special limited time offer. If the rest of the product’s credentials stack up (ie it offers high quality sound and video, free updates and secure instant delivery) then you should definitely purchase it.

In this article I’ve shown you three of the top Xbox 360 red ring of death repair tips. To recap, although you can send your faulty console to Microsoft for repair this is a very lengthy process and it is critical to make sure that you don’t accidentally send any other console components to them. Also, avoid using the towel wrap trick as it will simply result in your console sustaining worse damage and overheating in the long run. Finally, when purchasing an Xbox 360 repair guide, look for high quality audio and video, free updates, secure and instant delivery and a reasonable price of less than $40.

WALKER

James Philipson asked:


If you have a broken Xbox 360, should you buy Xbox 360 repair instructions or should you try and get them from a free source (if there is one) In this article you are going to learn more about fixing a broken Xbox 360 and why you will need to proper instructions to do so. Keep reading to learn more about instructions and tutorials for fixing broken Xbox 360 consoles.

To answer the question posed in the title of this article, you should buy Xbox 360 repair instructions. Why? Firstly and most importantly it will guarantee that you are getting good instructions with an accurate and safe repair method that won’t damage your console.

A lot of “freebie” guides contain dangerous repair information that suggests that you do things like wrap your Xbox 360 in a towel to get rid of red light error codes or other problems. This more likely to set your Xbox on fire than fix it; but a professional guide that you purchase will contain proper instructions that aren’t going to risk damage to your valuable console.

Another reason why you should buy an Xbox 360 repair guide is because of the fact it will enable you to get gaming again as quickly as possible. Wasting time searching through spammy freebie guides that are often full of viruses, or waiting for Microsoft to fix your Xbox 360 is simply no fun.

However, from personal experience most repair guides will have you gaming again in less than two hours, and many in less than one (this is due to minor differences in the repair process)

CORTEZ

omegashenron9 asked:


with socom confrontation ,littlebigplanet ,dualshock 3 controller and the official sony ps3 bluetooth headset
i also have rambo the newest one, i am legend, and apacalypto all on blu ray

BRANDI

007_Bond asked:


I have a ps3 and i want to do the domination cheat so i need a group of people.My user name is gsbjk
I am looking for a group to do the domination cheat. The quickest answer gets 10 points. My user names is gsbjk

TEREASA