Are newer Xbox machines more reliability ...

hello guys, first Xbox360 forum post,did MS do anything to increase Xbox's reliability? in other words, are machines built in lets say January 2008 more reliable that ones made in Jan 2007?Xbox is starting to get games that interest me, but RROD problem is big deal to me, since i don't know how good Microsoft service is here (UAE) also, how can i know when a machine is made, is there a way by looking at the serial number on the box? Xbox doesn't sell too well here compared to PS3, so i think most machines in the market are older ones.thanks in advance. Are newer Xbox machines more reliability ...
[QUOTE=''khalid'']hello guys, first Xbox360 forum post,did MS do anything to increase Xbox's reliability? in other words, are machines built in lets say January 2008 more reliable that ones made in Jan 2007?Xbox is starting to get games that interest me, but RROD problem is big deal to me, since i don't know how good Microsoft service is here (UAE) also, how can i know when a machine is made, is there a way by looking at the serial number on the box? Xbox doesn't sell too well here compared to PS3, so i think most machines in the market is older ones.thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]Hello.I haven't got RRoD yet. But I'll just give some info so you could be one of us soon.My Xbox 360 is 4 months old, i play 3 hours a day.It never got any problems.The controller is VERY DURABLE. Bro, try playing C.O.D. 4 in Veteran Mode, the controller will be really tested in this game, but my Xbox 360 is still working like brand new.Xbox 360 has many great games from all types.Pls. join our family.Are newer Xbox machines more reliability ...
ive only had mine since christmas (got the pro system) but still ive had no problems.
I believe the newer machines are more reliable. I have had mine since launch and I have to return it (RROD) a couple of times. Just make sure if you have the option to get an extended warranty.
I have been wondering that too. I had a launch system go out on me 3 months ago and I never got RROD. The DVD drive burned out. I guess I cant complain because I spent enough time on it to get 100,000 worth of gamerscore. I figured out once that I got about 8 cents an hour of use from my launch 360. There were times I would leave it on for over 30 hours at a time. I would leave it on pause also for hours at a time. I have a second 360 I got about 18 months ago. So far that one has been working fine.I do need a new wirless controller and I want a 360 with a HDMI port on it so I am thinking of also buying a new 360 but want to make sure more of the bugs are worked out. I figure that with the good luck I have been having that law of averages will catch up with me and deal me a crappy one soon. I just want to get the arcade version since I have all HD cables and hard drive. I found I can still sell my broken 360 for about $70 on ebay and I can sell the power brick seperate for another $40.
[QUOTE=''the_GUNN_man'']I have been wondering that too. I had a launch system go out on me 3 months ago and I never got RROD. The DVD drive burned out. I guess I cant complain because I spent enough time on it to get 100,000 worth of gamerscore. I figured out once that I got about 8 cents an hour of use from my launch 360. There were times I would leave it on for over 30 hours at a time. I would leave it on pause also for hours at a time. I have a second 360 I got about 18 months ago. So far that one has been working fine.I do need a new wirless controller and I want a 360 with a HDMI port on it so I am thinking of also buying a new 360 but want to make sure more of the bugs are worked out. I figure that with the good luck I have been having that law of averages will catch up with me and deal me a crappy one soon. I just want to get the arcade version since I have all HD cables and hard drive. I found I can still sell my broken 360 for about $70 on ebay and I can sell the power brick seperate for another $40.[/QUOTE]wow. you are the first person i saw that has that superhuman gamerscore.it's an honor to meet you.
thanks for the replys, i remember hearing something about new chips, falcon chip i think, was that a rumor?
My xbox has got the RRoD 3 times in the last 4 months, overall ive owned it for 18 months now. Yesterday my console came back- same serial code- but this time its way way quieter and runs much better in my opinion. Theyve definatly put something different inside it since i was used to it sounding like a jet engine, now its quieter than my pc. So it could have the falcon chip, the main thing is it works and is quiet!
[QUOTE=''khalid'']hello guys, first Xbox360 forum post,did MS do anything to increase Xbox's reliability? in other words, are machines built in lets say January 2008 more reliable that ones made in Jan 2007?Xbox is starting to get games that interest me, but RROD problem is big deal to me, since i don't know how good Microsoft service is here (UAE) also, how can i know when a machine is made, is there a way by looking at the serial number on the box? Xbox doesn't sell too well here compared to PS3, so i think most machines in the market are older ones.thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]Yea, they've improved the new ones by using a smaller .65nm cpu... they're starting to implement a .65nm gpu as well.... but if u want to be on the safe side, get the elite... it's already made with better parts and rearranged heatsink.. i've had mine for like 6 or so months with no probs at all... i went thru 3 pros before that. love the system tho
im not sure cause at GDC supposidly microsoft opend up brand new 360s for the show .. 1 red ringed a few days in...
No, newer Xboxs are not more reliable.
[QUOTE=''llSapphyrell''][QUOTE=''the_GUNN_man'']I have been wondering that too. I had a launch system go out on me 3 months ago and I never got RROD. The DVD drive burned out. I guess I cant complain because I spent enough time on it to get 100,000 worth of gamerscore. I figured out once that I got about 8 cents an hour of use from my launch 360. There were times I would leave it on for over 30 hours at a time. I would leave it on pause also for hours at a time. I have a second 360 I got about 18 months ago. So far that one has been working fine.I do need a new wirless controller and I want a 360 with a HDMI port on it so I am thinking of also buying a new 360 but want to make sure more of the bugs are worked out. I figure that with the good luck I have been having that law of averages will catch up with me and deal me a crappy one soon. I just want to get the arcade version since I have all HD cables and hard drive. I found I can still sell my broken 360 for about $70 on ebay and I can sell the power brick seperate for another $40.[/QUOTE]wow. you are the first person i saw that has that superhuman gamerscore.it's an honor to meet you.[/QUOTE]Least he's a DT fan.
they r dont worry bout it
[QUOTE=''Decoy123'']im not sure cause at GDC supposidly microsoft opend up brand new 360s for the show .. 1 red ringed a few days in... [/QUOTE] nope they were using refirbished models.

[QUOTE=''MFDOOMED'']I believe the newer machines are more reliable. I have had mine since launch and I have to return it (RROD) a couple of times. Just make sure if you have the option to get an extended warranty. [/QUOTE]Yes extend your warranty. If you buy an Elite system then I think for sure it's got the new 65nm chip that is less likely to RRoD. The lesser 360 packages are more l;ikely to have the old 90nm. I'm not sure though. Look up the 360 Falcon chip I think.
Checking the sticker and seeing it with a 175w power supply always guarantee you a falcon. The other thing you have to worry about is the dvd drive. Getting a BenQ (No holes, straight U cut in the center) drive is a great thing, getting the Hitachi (two cutouts on the lower part) will make your life and your ears miserable. I recently bought an Elite and thank God it was a BenQ drive. I used it for 3 hours straight with no problems but I haven't tested it that much yet especialy on RROD-inducing games. Have a look around your local electronics store and obtain the info from the sticker and input it on the filter bars on 360drives.com That way you can gauge the chances of getting a BenQ drive and gambling on a particular box on the retail store.Another tip: If you don't mind the lack of hard drive, go for the Xbox 360 Arcade. It was just released in the UAE last January 10 and your chances of getting a BenQ drive there is a whole lot bigger.
i think the new ones are better than the old ones
thanks guys for the replys, that answered both my questions Chris farmer, thanks for the info and the website.last question, anyone had experiance with Microsoft service in UAE or a middel east? thier ME HQ is in UAE, so thats an advantage, faster shiping, etcthanks again
I hope you got a good 360, I had to fix my ring of death myself. So far so good, but it was a pain to fix. I just hope my DVD drive keeps working now. I also modded it a bit to add more cooling. Its a nice system just poorly designed in some respects. If it breaks I will be getting a PS3, mainly for the Blu-Ray.
hey khalid! how r u? listen im n UAE too :D. look u can go to carrefour in any branch in abu dhabi or dubai, and get the arcade model for 850 dhs! and btw the new 360 is more realiable due to the falcon chipset. the ps3 is very expensive due to unwanted features such as wifi and blu ray. and in addition, the 360 offers more btr games as well. beleive me man, the new 360 model fail rate is 0.1%, and that is very good, unlike the old ones. if u wanted to make sure ur 360 is new, on the box of the 360 u will see a stamp, make sure it says 175w and not 203w. ive went to many places here in the uae and saw that all arcade models are falcon motherboards, so no worries but be sure to check. and also make sure u buy it for 850dhs. i hope i was helpful man, if u needed anything just ask salam ya boye!!!!