Xbox 3 Red Lights - The Cause And The Cure
...Microsoft's Xbox 360 is a great piece of gear, there is no doubt about that. With millions of units being sold around the world this many gaming enthusiasts cannot be wrong but what is happening with this red light error that so many console owners are having to deal with? In this article we will attempt to explain why this is happening and what can be done to limit the chances of it happening to your console and finally what can be done once your xbox calls it a day.
The first train of thought on why these problems are so widespread is that the release date for the system was set before any long term testing could be done and an overheating issue was not discovered. The problem lies in the fact that the heat sinks used are simply not up to the job and the temperatures inside the unit can reach a level where there is potential to do damage to the processing units.
It is also thought that the...more
Do All Xbox 360 Consoles Eventually Develop The 3 Red Lights Error?
...The Xbox 360 has been plagued with problems since their release, and the most serious of those has been the 3 red light error signaling a general hardware failure. Microsoft originally claimed that only about an industry standard 5-6 percent of consoles were affected. However, most experts agree that up to one third of all early units were affected.
microsoft has never released any updated numbers, as one would expect, but evidence suggests that the 30 percent number is much closer to being correct. Given the...more
Marble Blast Ultra Heading To Xbox live Arcade
...GarageGames, the leader in independent games, has announced that they will launch Marble Blast Ultra on Xbox 360 live Arcade.
"Multiplayer functionality and HD graphics represent an amazing evolution in the Marble Blast franchise, and unveiling Marble Blast Ultra alongside the launch of Xbox 360 is a historic moment for GarageGames and independent game developers," said Mark Frohnmayer, President of GarageGames. "We hope Xbox 360 users have as much fun playing Marble Blast Ultra as we ha...more
Is It Smart To Download An Xbox 360 Repair Manual?
...at all. In the absence of spyware and malware the sites might require an email address to send you a download link. Needless to say that such a demand alone should trigger some questions. If you want to have your email address on the next spammer's list, feel free to submit your private information to such sites.
When is it smart to download Xbox 360 manuals from the web? - When you trust the source.
There are some ways to verify whether a seller is legitimate: do a whois search, check out the privacy policy o...more
