Red Lights

Can someone explain to me why the 360 that I spent over $400 on a year ago, and is rarely used isn't working? Yet, my Nintendo from the 80's that was constantly played on by five children is still working perfectly to this day. Never once has there been
a problem with it. Why is that?!!!! I fail to understand how we've come so far in technology since then, but I'm still getting ready to shell out more money for a console that was barely touched in a years time. This is extremely frustrating, and it makes
me seriously question EVER buying another product.

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My xbox comes on but the power light is flashing red

Hi xTheOdyssey.

Please clarify: is it the power block who has a red light, or the console itself that has the red light? If the console has the red lights, how many red lights are there?

Thanks!

 

XBOX SLIM RROD OR RDOD-loading screen freeze

the light on the console, is it a solid red light or a flashing red light?

 

Is it a slim? If its not you got the red ring of death. ( original xbox 360 is prone to this).

It basically overheated. Mine had rrod 3 times before I got a slim.

I have a snes. It has had pop tarts rammed in it and water poured in it. Yet its still playing fine.

 

It depends on what lights are lighting up and if the are flashing or solid.

Here is a guide that will help you determine the issue:
support.xbox.com/.../flashing-lights-solution

As well as here:
support.xbox.com/.../two-flashinglights

 

It's the red ring of death. Yes, it's the slim. I'm not sure as to how it could possibly overheat when it's sitting on an entertainment center with airflow...? Not to mention my daughter is 7 so she's not playing it for hours on end. It's an hour at a time,
at most two of she had a friend playing with her. This is really frustrating. This seems like faulty parts are at play. It certainly wasn't made very well if it only lasted a year.

 

My slim is 1 year 1 month old and still good.

its rare to get it on a slim. Is it under warranty? I always get the longest warranty possible.

The newer e model is pretty solid and has good cooling but not much better than s model.

 

Indeed, I've had my 360 S since they hit the shelves and I have never had an issue with it. If it is still under warranty then you can send it in to Microsoft and get it repaired. If not then you can get it repaired out of warranty but it will cost you,
or you can go purchase a new one, it's really up to you what you wish to do.