Question about Used 360's, and the 360 in general.

[rick22]

One of my friends got a used Xbox 360 today from Gamestop. He said he was told that there is only a 30 day warranty and NO microsoft warranty, is this true?

And two:
It's not good to leave your 360 on the carpet in a upright position in a very humid area, right?

I know nothing about the 360, I have a PS3, so that's why I'm asking.

Thanks!

[thecoo1est]

if its under 3 years old from production date on the back of the 360, then it should have a microsoft warranty up to 3 years, he will need to call ms a register the console in his name , that way if there is a hardware problem it will be repaired free by ms as long as its not older than 3 years, I bought a premium 360 off ebay for $120 and it had the red ring off death I registered with microsoft and they fixed it and shipped it all for free, just make sure the microsoft seal is still intact behind the faceplate of the machine, its a silver sticker that says microsoft, if the seal is broken then the warranty is voided

[Leek]

Put it in a "dry,cool place". Keep it sideways.

I have it on an metal barred shelf, so all of the fans are able to work easily

Don't keep it vertical, and don't move it while playing

[Chriscyco30]

Never put it on the carpet, my friend's 360 overheated and died on him. My 360 is in an upright position, never had a problem with it... yet.

[canadianbacon]

play the waiting game is all I can suggest

[Chriscyco30]

I hope that statement is not directed toward me...

[rick22]

Well, I warned him...and his solution was to a towel under it. Their house is air condtioned, but he is on the second floor.

I warned him. Not my fault, and I told him I want to videotape the RROD. I can't wait!

[Aznnoob]

Originally Posted by rick22

Well, I warned him...and his solution was to a towel under it. Their house is air condtioned, but he is on the second floor.

I warned him. Not my fault, and I told him I want to videotape the RROD. I can't wait!

ROFL i nearly fell off my chair reading that =]

[Slay3r420]

Originally Posted by thecoo1est

if its under 3 years old from production date on the back of the 360, then it should have a microsoft warranty up to 3 years, he will need to call ms a register the console in his name , that way if there is a hardware problem it will be repaired free by ms as long as its not older than 3 years, I bought a premium 360 off ebay for $120 and it had the red ring off death I registered with microsoft and they fixed it and shipped it all for free, just make sure the microsoft seal is still intact behind the faceplate of the machine, its a silver sticker that says microsoft, if the seal is broken then the warranty is voided

Im pretty sure they just give a 1 year warrenty now.. I could be wrong thats what i was told when i got mine.

[Animetate]

pffff upright position, sideways, upside down, hanging from a balcony, or inside a freezer thats inside of a bigger freezer, it doesn't matter

the 360 will still find a way to overheat.lol

[Slay3r420]

I got a cooler on mine and i keep the ac on too it still gets fairly warm lol.

[Animetate]

you see!
you can't stop the 360.
if it wants to overheat(oh it does!), then it will