XBOX 360 Issues

[ChronoGrl]

Hey Guys,

I've been playing Fallout 3 pretty much non-stop lately and it's frozen twice on me over the past couple of days. I'll be playing and then suddenly the game, screen, et al will just freeze. Even if I eject the disc, the screen is still frozen on the TV. I have to physically get up and restart the XBOX. Actually happened today today during the Final Fight. :(

Has anyone experienced similar problems? I'm going to do some Google-researching, but I wanted to know if any of you were having similar issues and if there's something I can/should do to fix it. I hope that this isn't a sign of something much, much worse. :(

[Freak]

There could be a bunch of reasons.Could be the disc or just a random thing.I've had it happen to me a few times on that game as well.I doubt it's your xbox since you haven't had it that long.Just make sure you keep dust away from it and it a well ventilated place.

[_____V_____]

Sounds like a problem of heating up.

Keep the console on a place where it is free on all sides, even below. Do not place it on a cloth or support of any kind, which might muffle the base. It works best when its kept on top of a glass-top or a table, with some gap between it and the surface.

[The Mothman]

My xbox broke twice within the year, if there's one thing ive learned, keep it upright, like a tower. All those vent holes gather dust and screw it up.

[ChronoGrl]

Thanks, guys.

Yeah, oddly enough, Fallout 3 is the only game that it's locked up on. Then again, that's the only game that I've been playing lately. Freak - Was that the only game that froze up on you?

Funny you say that, Mothman; I actually just turned it horizontal on its side (because I was playing a DVD and it started making a scary RRRRRRRRRRRRR sound - of course, now that I have it horizontal, my game freezes :( ). Do you have a similar issue playing DVDs when you have it vertical?

I agree with you, V too - I think that if I turn it back vertical again, it'll probably be better ventilated.

[Freak]

Do not put it vertical.I repeat DO NOT PUT IT VERTICAL.It will cause scratches on your discs.That is the biggest mistake a person can make.

I've had mine freeze a few time but mostly on Fallout.

[ChronoGrl]

Originally Posted by Freak

Do not put it vertical.I repeat DO NOT PUT IT VERTICAL.It will cause scratches on your discs.That is the biggest mistake a person can make.

I've had mine freeze a few time but mostly on Fallout.

Ahh, see, that was exactly the reason why I put it horizontal in the first place. At least I'm not ENTIRELY crazy for doing that.

[VampiricClown]

Originally Posted by Freak

Do not put it vertical.I repeat DO NOT PUT IT VERTICAL.It will cause scratches on your discs.That is the biggest mistake a person can make.

Exactly! I've had to take games back to the store, because they were so scratched, I couldn't play it. They thought I did it, and I had to explain that it wasn't vertical standing.

[The Mothman]

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

Thanks, guys.


Funny you say that, Mothman; I actually just turned it horizontal on its side (because I was playing a DVD and it started making a scary RRRRRRRRRRRRR sound - of course, now that I have it horizontal, my game freezes :( ). Do you have a similar issue playing DVDs when you have it vertical?

I dont think Ive ever watched a DVD on my Xbox, and now that you mention that, i dont think i ever will.:)
fallout 3 acts up sometimes with me as well. once it froze, and once all the buttons stopped responding except for the sticks!

[The Mothman]

Originally Posted by Freak

Do not put it vertical.I repeat DO NOT PUT IT VERTICAL.It will cause scratches on your discs.That is the biggest mistake a person can make.

ive had mine verticle for quite some time and all my discs are perfect.