He was really pissed at it, saying it "wasn't ready for primetime." Guess he didn't want to deal with it anymore.
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: Fritzo
LOL- Guy in the office was actually going to RETURN his XBox because it keeps locking up on him. I told him "ARE YOU NUTS??!!!! EBAY THAT SUCKER!!!!"
Why even return it? Just RMA it with MS. He'd get it back in about a week.
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Originally posted by: spidey07
Where is the best place to get xbox360 information, specifically on crashes/won't boot.
Thanks in advance...trying to help a friend (nephew) out.
www.linux.org
Couldn't help myself.
Try out google or Microsoft support. And this is a hardware issue, so don't expect an easy fix. You'll need to wait for a patch or SP1 as others have joked. They'll have to underclock and/or reduce the voltage to resolve PSU issues. How could they have messed that up?
Those who missed out on the early Xbox 360 mania may get a second chance this week to find the new game system in stores.
Meanwhile, among those who managed to purchase the first systems, a small percentage already are shipping them back to Microsoft for repairs.
Major retailers such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy ran out within hours of last Tuesday's launch.
"We knew demand would outstrip supply for some time," says Circuit City's Jim Babb. "I have been told we'll get additional supplies, so I can only advise customers keep checking back with stores and on the website."
Microsoft's Molly O'Donnell says the company has "a weekly replenishment strategy." The first follow-up shipment "is on the way, and it should be on retailers' shelves by the end of the week or for the weekend."
Microsoft won't say how many of the $300-and-up systems were available at launch. American Technology Research analyst P.J. McNealy estimates 300,000 to 400,000 have been sold. The company expects to ship as many as 3 million worldwide within three months; the 360 launches in Europe Friday and Japan Dec. 10.
While Microsoft benefits from the buzz created by quick sellouts, McNealy says, "I think they would have been happy to have sold another million if they could have. They just didn't have them."
Meanwhile, Microsoft is acting quickly to address early reports of crashes and glitches. "We are doing everything we can to take care of gamers who are having problems," says O'Donnell, who says the rate of complaints is below the 3% to 5% expected with new eletronics products. (Those with problems should call 1-800-4MY-XBOX.)
Online message boards have reflected a number of technical issues, including hardware failure (indicated by three red lights on the power button), freezing games, scratched discs and overheated power supplies.
"As soon as the actual gameplay starts, it locks up," says owner Clayton Leasure, 26, of Knoxville, Tenn. He called the support line and was sent a prepaid box to use to ship his console back. "They have been helpful and prompt, so I can't ask for much more," he says.
Not all customers are satisfied. "The level of incompetence I have had to deal with is unbelievable," says Brian Smith, 48, of Owasso, Okla., who is trying to get a new power supply. "I can't describe how disappointed I've been."
Still, Richard Doherty of tech consulting firm Envisioneering Group gives Microsoft an "A" grade for the launch so far. "It could be an A plus if they pull through Christmas with this just being misuse or a misconception," Doherty says. "Do you want to wait six more months for an A plus? Not the gamers I saw in line on Tuesday."
dude you're 48. sell your XBox 360 and move out of mom's basement.Not all customers are satisfied. "The level of incompetence I have had to deal with is unbelievable," says Brian Smith, 48, of Owasso, Okla., who is trying to get a new power supply. "I can't describe how disappointed I've been."
Not sure if you've noticed, but the gamers are growing up, and it isn't just for kids anymore. If you are a gamer yourself, you'll probably still be a gamer in your 40's.Originally posted by: meltdown75
dude you're 48. sell your XBox 360 and move out of mom's basement.Not all customers are satisfied. "The level of incompetence I have had to deal with is unbelievable," says Brian Smith, 48, of Owasso, Okla., who is trying to get a new power supply. "I can't describe how disappointed I've been."
Just 'cause someone plants you into the wall, certainly doesn't mean they "can't drive."Originally posted by: Queasy
I think I'm going to start using the term "Wallflower" while playing PGR3 from now on. I either end up getting planted in the wall by someone who can't drive or try to take a turn too fast trying to catch up to the pack and plant myself. :laugh:
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Just 'cause someone plants you into the wall, certainly doesn't mean they "can't drive."Originally posted by: Queasy
I think I'm going to start using the term "Wallflower" while playing PGR3 from now on. I either end up getting planted in the wall by someone who can't drive or try to take a turn too fast trying to catch up to the pack and plant myself. :laugh:
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Not sure if you've noticed, but the gamers are growing up, and it isn't just for kids anymore. If you are a gamer yourself, you'll probably still be a gamer in your 40's.Originally posted by: meltdown75
dude you're 48. sell your XBox 360 and move out of mom's basement.Not all customers are satisfied. "The level of incompetence I have had to deal with is unbelievable," says Brian Smith, 48, of Owasso, Okla., who is trying to get a new power supply. "I can't describe how disappointed I've been."
37 here. And my wife has accepted my gaming as part of who I am.Originally posted by: spacejamz
i'm 35 and my wife 'let' me camp out for 6 hours for my 360...now she's ticked that all i do in my spare time is play ridge racer 6 or pgm...Originally posted by: Wingznut
Not sure if you've noticed, but the gamers are growing up, and it isn't just for kids anymore. If you are a gamer yourself, you'll probably still be a gamer in your 40's.Originally posted by: meltdown75
dude you're 48. sell your XBox 360 and move out of mom's basement.Not all customers are satisfied. "The level of incompetence I have had to deal with is unbelievable," says Brian Smith, 48, of Owasso, Okla., who is trying to get a new power supply. "I can't describe how disappointed I've been."
No need to. The 360 can stream music off the hard drive, mp3 player, or WinXP PC in any game.Originally posted by: Linux23
How is RR6? That was one of my first PS games. I loved the fact that I could take out the game disc and pop in a CD of choice. Can you do this on RR6?
According to my local paper, the average gamer is over 30. I work with quite a few gamers in their 40's, and even a few in their 50's. I don't really consider myself to be a gamer anymore, because I don't play anywhere near as much as I use to. However, I love video games, and god willing, I'll be playing until I die.Originally posted by: spacejamz
Originally posted by: Wingznut
Not sure if you've noticed, but the gamers are growing up, and it isn't just for kids anymore. If you are a gamer yourself, you'll probably still be a gamer in your 40's.Originally posted by: meltdown75
dude you're 48. sell your XBox 360 and move out of mom's basement.Not all customers are satisfied. "The level of incompetence I have had to deal with is unbelievable," says Brian Smith, 48, of Owasso, Okla., who is trying to get a new power supply. "I can't describe how disappointed I've been."
i'm 35 and my wife 'let' me camp out for 6 hours for my 360...now she's ticked that all i do in my spare time is play ridge racer 6 or pgm...
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Doesn't the 360 come with a free live trial?
I went thru the paperwork and don't see anything how to sign up for free (Unless you just do it through the system itself?)
No, it's only one. I went through the same thing last night. Pissed me off because someone already had my gamertag.:|Originally posted by: TheShiz
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Doesn't the 360 come with a free live trial?
I went thru the paperwork and don't see anything how to sign up for free (Unless you just do it through the system itself?)
yes, two months i think
Originally posted by: Muadib
No, it's only one. I went through the same thing last night. Pissed me off because someone already had my gamertag.:|Originally posted by: TheShiz
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Doesn't the 360 come with a free live trial?
I went thru the paperwork and don't see anything how to sign up for free (Unless you just do it through the system itself?)
yes, two months i think
Damn if they don't want your life story just to sign up!!! It took me about a half hour before I was in.
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
Originally posted by: Muadib
No, it's only one. I went through the same thing last night. Pissed me off because someone already had my gamertag.:|Originally posted by: TheShiz
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Doesn't the 360 come with a free live trial?
I went thru the paperwork and don't see anything how to sign up for free (Unless you just do it through the system itself?)
yes, two months i think
Damn if they don't want your life story just to sign up!!! It took me about a half hour before I was in.
You could register your name pre-launch on xbox.com. Thats what I did I got my gametag way before I got my xbox.
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
Originally posted by: Muadib
No, it's only one. I went through the same thing last night. Pissed me off because someone already had my gamertag.:|Originally posted by: TheShiz
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Doesn't the 360 come with a free live trial?
I went thru the paperwork and don't see anything how to sign up for free (Unless you just do it through the system itself?)
yes, two months i think
Damn if they don't want your life story just to sign up!!! It took me about a half hour before I was in.
You could register your name pre-launch on xbox.com. Thats what I did I got my gametag way before I got my xbox.
Ok, Never used Xbox live before.
I signed up (took forever) tonight and all that.
But now anytime I want to play a game (like Kameo) it signs me into xbox live automatic? Since it's connected to my profile and saves and stuff.
So anytime I play a game it logs me into live? Is there any option to have it where I tell it to sign me in? Besides a 2nd profile for "offline use" (I made one and I can't transfer my saves from my now "live" account)
Originally posted by: jcovercash
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
Originally posted by: Muadib
No, it's only one. I went through the same thing last night. Pissed me off because someone already had my gamertag.:|Originally posted by: TheShiz
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Doesn't the 360 come with a free live trial?
I went thru the paperwork and don't see anything how to sign up for free (Unless you just do it through the system itself?)
yes, two months i think
Damn if they don't want your life story just to sign up!!! It took me about a half hour before I was in.
You could register your name pre-launch on xbox.com. Thats what I did I got my gametag way before I got my xbox.
Ok, Never used Xbox live before.
I signed up (took forever) tonight and all that.
But now anytime I want to play a game (like Kameo) it signs me into xbox live automatic? Since it's connected to my profile and saves and stuff.
So anytime I play a game it logs me into live? Is there any option to have it where I tell it to sign me in? Besides a 2nd profile for "offline use" (I made one and I can't transfer my saves from my now "live" account)
Who cares if it puts you online, it doesnt affect your single player action....
Originally posted by: Muadib
Pissed me off because someone already had my gamertag.
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
You could register your name pre-launch on xbox.com. Thats what I did I got my gametag way before I got my xbox.
Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Ok, Never used Xbox live before.
I signed up (took forever) tonight and all that.
If you go into your profile settings (or preferences, or something like that...) You can enable an automatic sign in on one of your profiles. Pick the one that has XBL and you are set.Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
It bugs me because it takes longer to log in and then the little profile screen comes down and I have to pick my name. Before live, it would just say "logged in' and go right away
Originally posted by: Wingznut
If you go into your profile settings (or preferences, or something like that...) You can enable an automatic sign in on one of your profiles. Pick the one that has XBL and you are set.Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
It bugs me because it takes longer to log in and then the little profile screen comes down and I have to pick my name. Before live, it would just say "logged in' and go right away
Interesting... Everything auto logs in for me, no matter what game I play. There's got to be a setting somewhere.Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
I do. I have it auto, I start kameo, title screen goes on, hit start, then the little side menu comes out and asks me to log in anyways.Originally posted by: Wingznut
If you go into your profile settings (or preferences, or something like that...) You can enable an automatic sign in on one of your profiles. Pick the one that has XBL and you are set.Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
It bugs me because it takes longer to log in and then the little profile screen comes down and I have to pick my name. Before live, it would just say "logged in' and go right away