XBOX 360 Help Please???

Question

I was thinking about getting an XBOX 360 . But I don't know what the "red ring of death" is. Can anyone tell me what it is and could it hurt the XBOX and what can I do to prevent it?

Answer 1

The Red Ring of Death is when all four lights around the power button luminate red (light up red). This can be caused by overheating, too much memory or simply too long of playing the system.

I think when your systems gets this you are in the Dead Zone and you may need to send your system back to Microsoft for a replacement system.

You can prevent it by turning it off when you are not using it. Keeping it cool by purchasing a cooling fan and putting a cold, damp cloth over it and take the games out when you are finished. Avoid knocking it over, as well.

Answer 2

Like the other guy said the newer 360's don't really have that many problems with the red ring of death.  I know a lot of people who have gone with the Elites and have not had a problem of any kind.

If you happen to get the dreaded red ring of death it really isn't that big of a problem.  It happened to me and I had my 360 back in just over a week.  They have figured out how to get the 360's in and out a lot quicker now.  The Xbox 360 is truly amazing and you should purchase one without worrying about the red ring.  

Answer 3

if you get a red ring of death either get a new xbox or send it to to micrsoft to get it fixed it happed to me before

Answer 4

Well, the red ring of death is when the 360 power button all the lights go red. that means the 360 is basically dead and needs to be sent to Microsoft. When the 360 first came out this was a huge problem. it is not as much of a problem anymore, but it still happens to some 360 owners. Theres nothing you can do to prevent it really. If you are buying a 360 and if you have the money, buy the elite version they are proven to get the red rings alot less than normal 360s.