just a few questions - Saxperience

saunders · 17th November 2009, 18:54

Rights guys im looking to get an xbox 360 elite, however i have a couple of questions..... 1) Is there any risk of getting the dreaded red ring of death? If so what do microsoft offer in terms of repair and is this cover more than just a year manufactuers? 2) Do you get the hdmi lead?
Sorry if this post is hard to read on my phone.

stumac77 · 17th November 2009, 19:48

there is always a chance of the red ring but if you do get it just phone ms and they will pick it up and repair it and they usually give you 1 months gold membership aswell

bushy90 · 17th November 2009, 20:24

yes you get the HDMI cable!

Mike_420 · 17th November 2009, 20:28

im sure the later models has a much less chance of getting the rrod, usually when bought new you get 3 years warranty, and my elite cane with a hdmi yeah

-Alex- · 17th November 2009, 20:55

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Originally Posted by bushy90

yes you get the HDMI cable!

Not anymore, they stopped putting them in. You just get a shitty standard AV cable. Not even HD. MS are Nob'eds. (Bought an elite 3 week ago)

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Originally Posted by Mike_420

im sure the later models has a much less chance of getting the rrod, usually when bought new you get 3 years warranty, and my elite cane with a hdmi yeah

Yeah, the new consoles come with the Jasper motherboard which is much more competent at keeping the RRoD at bay. Yet this is not 100% it is still better than the original models + you get 3 years warranty on the RRoD.
Hdmi. Same as above.

saunders · 17th November 2009, 21:34

thanks for your input guys. Just recently brought a new TV so I can now warrent getting the 360. Looks like ill be buying myself the HDMI cable too

Sam^p · 17th November 2009, 22:20

HDMI cables are not that expensive also might be worth getting the Game warranty (if buying from Game) they swopped my xbox when i got rrod there and then.

Also i believe the later models of xbox (including the elite) had an extra fan built into the HDD to keep it cooler keeping rrod away (not 100% though)

Woods · 18th November 2009, 17:40

You can help prevent RROD by making sure the xbox is kept cool as possible. Make sure all the in/out-take vents are not covered. Lay it flat, not on its side (because that blocks the main intake). Dont put it on carpet, and dont put the power brick anywhere near to it.

Saw a youtube vid, not sure if thats right, but makes sense.

Also, i bought a 360 elite the other day. didnt come with hdmi lead, or any HD wires.

-Alex- · 18th November 2009, 17:53

Theres is a vent at the bottom, but it is not used main air intake contrary to popular belief. The main fans are at the the back and that is the main source of cooling.