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    The Xbox 360 is the second game console produced by Microsoft Corporation and is the successor to the original Xbox.

    Hello. New to the forums and have a 360 question.

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    #1  Edited By LordMaiden

    Hey there. I've had a PS3 for almost 2 years and love it. But I was thinking a 360 would be cool so I could get some of those exclusives. What I wanted to know is if the Jasper units have had any problems with RROD. I have been looking into it (google) but I haven't found much. Still, I get paranoid so if anyone here has had the unit for a while with no problems, please let me know. Thanks for any info you might be able to give.

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    #2  Edited By fugie7
    @LordMaiden:
     The chances are significantly lower but remember just because its a Jasper doesn't mean you can be 100% sure it won't RROD. But its the best choice so far. Go for it.
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    #3  Edited By xyzygy

    I don't know anyone with a system from 2009 and up which have broken. And even if you get one now, you'll be guaranteed until  2013 because of the 3 year warranty. That only if it breaks, too. 
     
    I say go for it too

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    #4  Edited By The_A_Drain

    Go for it bro, some of those exclusives are awesome. Alan Wake is a good, current one.  
     
    As for RRoD, I have no idea. My release console never had any issues but I sold it because I didn't trust it. Ironically, my release-day Elite then proceeded to RRoD twice and have the disc drive die (out of warranty, had to pay for that shit) :( 
     
    Hopefully current ones are more reliable.

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    #5  Edited By LordMaiden
    Well, I never considered the 3-year warranty either. So that helps. Yeah, I'll pick one up next week. Gears of War, here I come. Oh......yeah Drain, Alan Wake looks really good.
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    #6  Edited By GunnBjorn

    I bought an X360 in May of 2008. 
    It's still doing fine so far. 
    And it got quite a pounding since then. 
    The worst that happened to it? 
    A glass of beer accidentally poured over it. 
    And the damn thing still works!
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    #7  Edited By LordMaiden
    @GunnBjorn:  LOL. I won't spill any beer on it. Drinking and gaming doesn't mix well with me.
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    #8  Edited By GunnBjorn
    @LordMaiden: 
     
    Neither with me apparently, so i quit drinking as of Januari 1st 2010. 
    Only slipped once with Easter. 
    Two beers. 
    Hardly a carousal, huh?
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    #9  Edited By LordMaiden
    @GunnBjorn:  Good for you. I too quit myself. I just can't handle it like I used to.
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    #10  Edited By Brad

    Sounds like the Jasper units are pretty solid. I'll probably pick one up when my launch 360 finally dies. (It's inevitable.) 
     
    If you're not in a huge hurry, there are the rumors about a new smaller 360 coming later this year, possibly with Natal packed in. If that's real, we'll probably see an announcement at E3, so maybe wait till the show and see if the new revision (if it exists) is worth holding out for.

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    #11  Edited By LordMaiden
    @Brad:  Ahh, OK. I'll keep an eye out. It's not like I don't have plenty to play with the PS3 but I get on these kicks and I just buy, buy, buy. My wife hates it.
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    #12  Edited By ElegantRuby
    @Brad: I love you Brad.
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    @LordMaiden: I would listen to Brad, however, keep in mind E3 isn't till mid june. Even if a new 360 is announced, it won't be out will holiday season probably. So if you DO want a 360, you may as well get it now. However, if you think your ps3 will hold you for another 6-7 months or so, then do that!
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    #14  Edited By LordMaiden
    @arab_prince:  OK. Thanks for the replies, guys. I appreciate it.
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    @LordMaiden: no problemo newbie! If you get a 360 i would advise changing your alignment :P
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    #16  Edited By iam3green

    get it !! yeah, there might be problems but they are less of a problem compared to when the 360 first came out. i haven't heard any problems with the jasper. 
     
    you should wait until E3 to find out about this slim 360. it's been a rumor for a while but it's a rumor so it might not actually be true.

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    #17  Edited By DystopiaX

    slightly OT, but as of about 3 months ago MS still hasn't been replacing the RROD 360s with Jasper 360s. it's stupid really.

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    #18  Edited By sodiumCyclops

    They are due for a mobo revision very soon, keep an eye on E3 for a new SKU.

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    #19  Edited By niamahai
    @DystopiaX said:
    " slightly OT, but as of about 3 months ago MS still hasn't been replacing the RROD 360s with Jasper 360s. it's stupid really. "
    they never replace your 360 with newer motherboards. NEVER. people should stop having unrealistic expectations.
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    #20  Edited By DystopiaX
    @niamahai said:
    " @DystopiaX said:
    " slightly OT, but as of about 3 months ago MS still hasn't been replacing the RROD 360s with Jasper 360s. it's stupid really. "
    they never replace your 360 with newer motherboards. NEVER. people should stop having unrealistic expectations. "
    which is so fucking retarded because you know it'll red ring again in a year or so... 
    but by then hopefully an arcade unit will be $100-150 and I can pick up a new one for cheap.
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    #21  Edited By calidan777

    I know someone that has one of the first Jasper units and has yet to have any problems, so, I say go for it, unless you want to wait for Valhalla.

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    #22  Edited By schizogony

    There have been no reports of Jaspers RRODing. I have a Jasper and it runs quiet and cool. I love it.

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    #23  Edited By Bluethunder35

    With a 3 year-warranty covering you, any repairs will be covered during that period. Just don't be a jerk and mod the 360 so you can play pirated games...unless you want your warranty voided. 

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