Your 360 can be saved after all

We all know someone who has experienced the dreaded "red ring of lights", but now it seems there is a cure for those brave enough to venture into the insides of their Xbox 360.

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Gh0stDrag0n6612d ago

I wonder what thermal paste he used? Artic Silver 5? That stuff is the best. When my warranty runs out I'm going to try a liquid cooling mod!

USMChardcharger6612d ago

what is a liquid cooling mod?

you do know the 360 is liquid cooled?

or maybe this liquid cooling mod you are talking about is to improve upon that,right?

Gh0stDrag0n6612d ago (Edited 6612d ago )

Liquid Cooling is where you pump a liquid (antifreeze) through a water block mounted on the CPU and/or Graphics Chip. Usually a computer that is liquid cooled has a pump,liquid resivor,waterblocks on CPU/VGA/NB, and a heat exchanger/radiator. It works alot like A cars Engine coolant system.
In liquid cooled computers, overclocking is more stable due to the more effecient cooling.

The BS Police6612d ago

This is exact proof that the 360 is not a fualty game system. But I'm sure Sonyfans will ignore this proof anyways and countinue to spead rumors.

Fuzz McDeath6612d ago (Edited 6612d ago )

...don't have time to read it. This story cropped up way back in March - It was quickly debunked as bullshot....www.xbox-scene.com /xbox1data/sep/EEuEAykVuZXMIPE a SP.php...and here is MS's response via GamerScoreblog.com: gamerscoreblog.com/team/archiv e/2006/03/10/533618.aspx

So now the guy at Ars Technica has done it. Let's all wait and see how long it lasts before the lights come back. Not to be a pessimist (well, I am) but I got another few days out of my first 360 just by unplugging the cables and replugging them (not the most technical of fixes).

OutLaw6612d ago

I have a year warranty with Gamestop. If anything should happen to my system they will replace it with a new one. But I guess this is good news for people that their warranty has expired.

USMChardcharger6612d ago

i did the same thing. but when i got home and opened my new 360 up i noticed that M$ was offering a two year warrenty for the same price Gamestop sold me a one year.
i went back to gamestop and got my money back the next day with no problem and then sent the same amount to M$ for theirs.

OutLaw6612d ago

You tell me this now? Some friend you are.

Just kidding

I knew about the warranty with the company. I just figure instead of sending my system out. I could just take it to the store and replace it right then and there.

THELANDSOFSAND6612d ago (Edited 6612d ago )

i'm not sure your average 360 user is going to want to open up his xbox, remove the heatsink, peel a thin layer of plastic from a chip and then cover the chip with paste.

These things freak out the average person, and will lead to a lot of screw ups.

oh and i don't know anyone with the 'ring of death' so thats just BS.

USMChardcharger6612d ago

yeah, i noticed it started the article with, "every one knows someone who has recieved the red ring of light"...like you, i do not know of anyone that has either.

FamoAmo6612d ago

My friend placed his in a cabinet and closed the doors and in the next hour the red lights appeared but they were b/c of his retarded a@@ not opening his cabinet. His never broke and he took it out of the cabinet and it works just fine now.. So all the retards placing their 360's next to heaters or in bad spots is all it is!! Nothing faulty except the retard that bought the console!!

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Mortal Kombat 9 Is Still NetherRealm's Best Game 13 Years Later

Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."

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Sonyslave320h ago

I like which ever one, Raiden was speed blasting muthafkers.

monkey6024h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro243h ago

Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.

vTuro243h ago

That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.

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Microsoft is discounting the Xbox 360 store up to 90% before it shuts down for good

Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.

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Tacoboto7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8

Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.

I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price

franwex4h ago

Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.

I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!

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Xbox gamers warned they've 72 hours before a ton of classic games are gone forever

The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.

The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.

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shadowT12h ago

Phil Spencer: "Game preservation is critical to us at Team Xbox."

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darthv729h ago(Edited 9h ago)

Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.

I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.

Lightning777h ago

Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.

They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.

Vits9h ago

Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.

Inverno7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-

Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.

hiawa236h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.

anast4h ago

They are holding games hostage so people spend more money. This is some sleazy stuff.

Reaper22_3h ago

No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!

anast3h ago

I'm not sure we are on the same page.

kennyg12317m ago

you guys will really defend xbox no matter what they do

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