Red Lights of Death

Let me rephrase that. I didn't mean last as in how long the physically holds up. I meant last as in how long a system is the latest and greatest.

Maybe some people break out the old systems sometimes, but that's why I want a new system that will play old games. Sometimes the money can factor in to whether or not you get a new system. Then I can see longevity being even more important.

 

do you know what 'series' 360 it was ?
was it a launch unit ?

find cmfort in knowing that you're about to be UPGRADED
to a new model with HDMI output and possibly even the new 65 nm chip
also, the warranty that comes with this new unit should be 3 years from the date it arrives at your house ... make sure to call MS once you get it to get confirmation on warranty expiration

I know it sounds odd .... but getting the RROD is actually a good thing


btw ... what game were you playing when it crashed ?

 

Puck, are you defending Microsoft?

 

:barf:
HELLS NO
(did I make it sound like I was defending them?)

I'm just saying there's nothing to worry about with a 3 year warranty
especially since the inclusion of new chipsets / heatsinks

 

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemsetup/xbox360/resources/warrantyupdate.htm

 

How to see if you have a 65nm (Falcon) console... http://forums.xbox.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=15804553




How to find a Falcon model 360 in stores

Based on the info in this thread, A Falcon model Xbox 360 MUST BE:
Lot #0734 (Halo 3) or later (all SKUs)
Manufactured on or after 8/24/07(An HDMI Premium manufactured on 8/19 has been reported as 65nm.)
Team FDOU (Other teams may be Falcon as well, but none have been reported)

 

My Elite is an FDOU Falcon.

Lot#742. Also if your system has an 175w power supply you have a Falcon.

 

Mine was made 8-13-07, guess it's a Zephyr. It's a Premium with HDMI, but I guess no 65nm.

 

bummer .... 1 week from the confirmed manufacture dates

what's the LOT # ? team ?

did you do the flashlight inspection check ?

 

I don't know how to check lot or team #. But the Zephyr is supposed to be an upgrade from the original board.