Xbox busted :(

teggy · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:58 AM

So my XBox has finally given in.

I get the one red light in lower right quardrant, and error code E74. Warranty is out, and Microsoft wants $100 to repair it.

Do you guys think it's worth it? I was going to try and strip it down, reseat the heatsinks and apply fresh paste. But ultimately, I might just go for a PS3 instead.

What do you suggest? How many of you have run into this problem before? I've read a lot on people who've had RROD (Red Ring of Death), and E74s. Youtube is literally flooded with videos on how to "fix" it.

teggy · Oct 26th, 2009, 01:43 AM

Oh and it's Xbox 360 btw...

CM · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:31 AM

Get a PS3 and lead a happy life.

fat spartan · Oct 26th, 2009, 09:21 AM

That's too bad. If your warranty is out, that must mean it's over 3 years old. I don't know what kind of investment you've already made for it (i.e. how many games/accessories etc. If you haven't made that much of an investment in it, then the PS3 is a good deal and both platforms share a of third party titles.

If you feel that you've invested too much into the 360 to jump ship now, well, the new Jasper revision is supposedly more reliable and you'd be covered for another 3 years (for RROD at least).

teggy · Oct 26th, 2009, 01:36 PM

I have a few good titles for it, nothing like an enormous library or anything.

I'm seriously thinking of just getting a PS3, and then play around with it and if I fix it, great! If i don't. Then i learned something

Ironically, PS2 is still going strong after years of being played night after night.

fat spartan · Oct 26th, 2009, 01:42 PM

Ok, then go for a PS3. You can get most third party games on it and even some nice exclusives.

coOoLBreeze · Oct 26th, 2009, 09:48 PM

The new PS3 Slim 250 GB would be a good start... in the mean time you can try to fix the XBox. good luck teggy.

Bigboi · Oct 27th, 2009, 07:11 AM

RRod and E74 have a warranty of 3 years instead of 2. I had the RRod couple of days ago and 'fixed' it with the towel trick.

or fix it yourself...youtube it!

teggy · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Yes, the towel trick worked. But, I heard it's temporary. I expect it to E74 again in a matter of few days, if not more.

So can you guys please suggest which bundle would be best based on the links below:

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT - Sony - PlayStation 3 (250GB) - 98018

Sony PLAYSTATION 3 120GB Console and Sony Blu-Ray at CircuitCity.com

Walmart.com: PlayStation 3 Gamer's Choice Bundle : Consoles

Walmart.com: PlayStation 3 Entertainment Value Bundle : Consoles

I probably won't even play it all that much, but i'm very keen on owning this. So which would you say would be best value for the buck? Thanks guys!

coOoLBreeze · Oct 30th, 2009, 03:53 PM

Teggy, you are from which state ???

I can tell you something related to saving some money, which works many of the times. Like you go to AMAZON.com and look for products, see for resellers who are NOT from your STATE... by this you wont be charged for a single penny as TAX.

but if you go to Walmart or Sony, you will for sure be charged for TAX, cause both of them are in every state. However AMAZON it self is in very few states, also most of AMAZONs resellers are from different states

....

I personally saved bucks many times using this.

teggy · Nov 1st, 2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by coOoLBreeze

Teggy, you are from which state ???

I can tell you something related to saving some money, which works many of the times. Like you go to AMAZON.com and look for products, see for resellers who are NOT from your STATE... by this you wont be charged for a single penny as TAX.

but if you go to Walmart or Sony, you will for sure be charged for TAX, cause both of them are in every state. However AMAZON it self is in very few states, also most of AMAZONs resellers are from different states

....

I personally saved bucks many times using this.

That's a great idea too. Will explore amazon.com for price comparison. Alternatively, I think i could do ebay as well, but i'm a little hesitant about what I buy on ebay.

Will update when i have made a purchase.

Meanwhile, please suggest why or why not PS3. I've heard raves about it from half of my friends, and the other half is XBox crowd.

coOoLBreeze · Nov 2nd, 2009, 03:29 PM

Well I am an avid amazon buyer, have purchased a lot from them from electronics, perfumes to even Dettol!!! ( yeah yeah Dettol ) , since Dettol is not easily available in US.

Anyways, I would go any time for PS3, specially the new one coming PS3 slim with 250GB. Xbox has its own sort of problem, which MS does not seem to come out. Btw, most of the electronics is directly shipped by AMAZON. So saving is for Sure, untill unless you live in the state where Amazon has an office or wareshouse.