Troubleshooting The Xbox 360 Problem
... success by using a "towel trick" - wrapping the Xbox in a towel for 10-12 minutes while still on, then turning it off for 15-20 minutes. There are pros and cons for this approach, and most of the users report that this is just a temporary fix, as the problem might recur. The situation is not desperate however. The towel trick is just a quick fix, but other easy DIY fixes are available for those with some tech skill.
The hardware might fail because of scratched disks. Some Xbox 360s lack a mechanism to secure the disc solidly in place. Unfortunately you cannot fix this issue alone, but Microsoft provides support for this problem in its Microsoft Xbox Disk replacement Program - available solely in the countries where the Xbox was originally bought.
...moreThe Xbox 360 Gaming System - Is It Still The King Of The Hill
... the many accessories that you can buy for your Xbox or soon to be Xbox.
Even though you will not need a memory stick or card for the Xbox because you have a 20GB hard drive it is good to have in case you need to take your saved progress with you some place. To keep your controllers charged you can buy a charge station so that when you are not using one controller the battery pack for the other will be charging so you can just switch off and on like that.
You can get a wireless adapter so you don't have to worry about cables and such and you can also buy your Xbox an int...more
Hey XBOX 360 Owners! Here's How You Can download XBOX 360 Games Right On Your Computer!
...we suggest you stay away from these sites.
Option Number Two - XBOX 360 Downloads
When people saw that there was a demand for xbox 360 downloads, a few ambitious entrepreneurs decided to start websites that specialize in xbox downloads. There are now websites that offer all sorts of downloads for the xbox - games, movies, TV shows and more - all from one central website.
These websites were designed so that anyone could download xbox 360 games without having to worry about viruses, slow download speeds or files that didn't work.
As you have probably guessed, there is a fee for using this type of website but it isn't expensive. It costs about $50 to join and this gets full access to as many downloads as you want. It's a one-time fee which gets you a lifetime membershi...more
XBox 360 Failure and The 3 Red Light Error Due to Overheating
...t action where extreme video output is in demand. Such games as Halo 3 are notorious for taxing the XBox 360 to it's limits, causing the components inside to get hotter, and turning the device into a virtual oven.
Manufacturers combat heat by installing circulation fans, heat sinks, and more robust circuitry. Fans are the whooshing sounds you hear when you first turn on your XBox 360, and run continuously until it's turned off. Fans are one of the front lines in the defense against heat but are also subject to degradation when they just simply wear out, slow down, or get clogged with dust. When this happens the hot air inside the XBox 360 cannot be removed fast enough and signs of overheating can b...more
