Mar 22 2010

Review of 3 Red Light Fix

There I was mid-game and then my Xbox suffers the dreaded RROD. Well I was a small peeved so I jumped online to see if I could find, something, whatever thing to help… 

Given the large amount of choice when it comes to Xbox repair guides it can often be hard to chose which to buy. One of the many Xbox repair guides on the market is the 3 Red Light Fix by Chris Jones. I tried out the guide and my review has is below:

The initially thing that strikes you about this guide is that it claims to be able to fix your guide in just 37 minutes. The initially question that I questioned was is this right?

I tried the guide and I was unable to have my Xbox repaired in 37 minutes (it took me a small over an hour). I will admit that I was very alert and if you consider yourself a technical wiz you would easily be able to do it in under an hour.

When you consider this in context, but, whether it takes you 37 minutes or 1 hour this is a lot shorter than the 6 weeks it would take Microsoft to fix your Xbox.

The PDF format and the video format that the guide is offered in are very simple to follow. It doesn’t matter if you have never repaired an Xbox before as the guide offers step by step instructions. If you have any questions Chris also offers full 24 hour online customer support.

When considering whether to buy any guide online it is vital that a money back guarantee be offered, and Chris offers an 8 week money back guarantee.

The downside to purchasing this repair guide, in fact any Xbox repair guide, is that you will have to open your Xbox meaning that you void your warranty. This is I don’t know the largest choice you will have to make, whether or not you want to void your warranty.

The guide was very simple to follow and overall a very excellent guide. Overall I can recommend this guide if you are looking for a instant fix for your Xbox.

Have fun gaming and if you choose you want more details about the ring of death have a look at: RROD

 


Oct 6 2009

Review of Xbox 360 Red Light Fix and 3 Red Light Fix

How many times have you been playing your Xbox only to have the dreaded 3 red lights start flashing? Repair guides are a fantastic way to fix your Xbox, but, there are many out on the market and it is often hard choose which to buy. I have reviewed two of the most well loved repair guides on the market, the 3 Red Light Fix and the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix.

While I started reviewing both repair guides separately I revitalised that the two guides are so similar it was simpler to write one article reviewing the two.

The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix guide is written by James Dean and the 3 Red Light Fix guide is written by Chris Jones. Both James Dean and Chris Jones easily clarify how to repair your console quickly.

The guides contain simple to follow step by step instructions. Both guides aver to be able to have you back playing your Xbox within an hour with the 3 Red Light Fix guide going in further and claiming to have you back playing within 37 minutes. Overall if you want to be back playing your Xbox within 1 hour both guides will help you achieve this.

It is essential when purchasing any repair guide online that a money back guarantee is offered. Both repair guides offer a money back guarantee, with the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Repair Guide offering a 60 day guarantee with Xbox 360 Red Light Fix offering 56 days.

Both guides also allow you to fix other errors such as freeze ups, distorted graphics and the E74 error.

Both guides are among the most well loved are both highly rated by gamers.

My rating of the two guides can be found at Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Review and Xbox 360 Red Light Fix

It should be remembered that if you choose to open your console you will void your warranty .If you are going to buy either guide and this worries you then contact Microsoft before purchasing.


May 29 2009

Standard XBox 360 Problems

Very likely you already know that the Xbox 360 is one of the best video game consoles that were ever released.  If we look its performance, the Xbox 360 glows above the competition. From the unbelievable playing experience it offers, to the incredible graphics, this game system can astonish even the most demanding gamers.
But, even though the Xbox 360 for sure is stunning, there are some common issues related with it.

By understanding the problems that are common problem of Xbox 360 players, you can see what you are dealing with if something goes incorrect, and also even more vital, determine how or whether the problem can be fixed. Many of the hardware problems that may take place with the Xbox 360 include the well-known red light error, and DVD guide issue.Commonly, there are three essential cases of light errors that that may happen to your Xbox 360.

If a green light is showed, you can be sure Xbox is functioning properly. If the red light is on, then than Xbox 360 has a problem.

1 red light error is an E74 error; the 2 red light error it suggests that the unit is too hot and if there are 3 red lights it indicates general hardware failure. Those problems typically experienced with the Xbox 360 are shown as red lights on the power button when you are starting your console. If one red light is showed, than you’ll doubtless see an error message on the screen.  This 1 red light error is showing an E74 problem, and that means that the scaler chip of Xbox is burned out.

This scaler chip is the thing that gives the Xbox 360 its quality graphics.  If you are experiencing this problem, you need to call the support center for your Xbox 360 to report it. It’s a excellent possibility that you can send your unit to be repaired.

If you have two red lights on the power button, then this indicates that your Xbox 360 has overheated. You can fix this issue by shutting down your game console, and letting it cool off for a while. You need to try to avoid overheating when you use it next time, as this could eventually lead to hardware failure or the all too well known red ring of death, also well-known as the 3 red lights error.   

If your console is too hot often, you could try cleaning it to take off the dust from the unit. As Well, make sure to use console unit out in the free area with comfortable expression.

If you experience the 3 red light on, this signals a hard issue with your console.  This 3 lights tells you that your console has had an overall hardware problem, and you should send it to Microsoft for repair.

If you experience 4 red lights on. That’s typically nothing to be concerned with, because it might austerely mean that the cable isn’t properly attached. Check the connector and you’ll doubtless solve the issue.

If you get the issue of DVD guide error, or if the console is incapable to read the game discs that is as well caused by overheating.  If you experience this issue, you will need to send the Xbox 360 to Microsoft to be fixed.

Visit our Best Xbox 360 Games website to find out more.