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[bullbutch]

So I got the RROD on my old XENON based xbox 360 (Xbox Core). Sent it to microsoft, and got a replacement.

The xbox got NXE installed and ready to go, and for that it has got to have built-in memory? NXE will not install on less than 128mb memory?

The machine is MFD 2008-10-22. So it could be a Jasper, but it's not. Then it could be a Opus, but it's not.

On the back of the xbox is says 16.5A. So basically it could only be Xenon or Zephyr? I didn't know they where still being manufactured late 2008. And they don't come with built-in memory storage?

Have I got anything wrong? I am very confused after googling for a couple of hours.

So my question is, what version do I have?

Any help would be appreciated!

[scuba156]

Does it now have HDMi? if not, its a Xenon, otherwise its a Zephyr.

The NXE dashboard does not need any memory other than the nand to store it. NXE only needs storage for avatars. NXE will install perfectly fine without any memory

[bullbutch]

No HDMI.

Why does the asshole company microsoft release a 1st version xbox late 2008?

I will throw this shitty console out the window and go buy myself a ps3.

If this is a Xenon it will break soon anyways.

[PezDispenser]

It's MicroSoft, M$, ... whatever you want to call it.

  1.  All their repair work is almost certainly sub-contracted.

  2.  It's cheaper to hand you a refurbed Xenon, than a brand-new board.  (blame the accountants)

  3.  There's probably fine print somewhere stating:  "When you send in your 360 for repair, the replacement       will be a model motherboard that is no older than yours..."


So basically when they get your machine, they verify which version it is --and put it in the enormous pile of units of that version to be checked.  Then they got to the smaller pile of repaired machines --same version as yours-- and pick out one to mail to you.  If your original machine is repairable, they'll eventually give it to someone else who sends in one.

This is pretty much how any business would do it.  They want to eat as little cost as possible.  (Although it would have been great marketing, if they'd given you the option to move to Jasper or Falcon --for a set upgrade fee.)


The gripes with MS, IMHO, are:

  1.  They had the design flaw(s) to begin with, and don't seem to have been in any hurry to remove the flaws.
  2.  They used so many cheap parts.  (They've also been very quiet when/if they decide to discontinue using  a specific parts vendor for a given part.)

  3.  They took so long to admit the problems were common and expand the warranty coverage.  

  4.  The rates they charge for repairs not under warranty.

  5.  The ridiculous cost of accessories.  Especially the proprietary garbage, that only lets you use MS branded storage.  

  6.  Keying the optical drive to the motherboard [which I guess is to prevent copying], when the drive is the easiest component to break & replace.  The drives are also less quality than what you'd get in a store for the same price.


I understand your disappointment, but it doesn't seem like you've got a genuine new or different complaint to add to those 6.  You would have been lucky, to get a Falcon in exchange...

I don't blame you for thinking PS3.  Although again, IMHO, blue-ray hasn't shown much ---you're paying Sony now for technology the PS3 may not fully use for another 3-5 years, so you're paying at least 4x what the cost of the drive will be, when software catches up to it.

[Mholt215]

QUOTE(PezDispenser @ Jun 6 2009, 02:46 PM)

It's MicroSoft, M$, ... whatever you want to call it.

  1.  All their repair work is almost certainly sub-contracted.

  2.  It's cheaper to hand you a refurbed Xenon, than a brand-new board.  (blame the accountants)

  3.  There's probably fine print somewhere stating:  "When you send in your 360 for repair, the replacement       will be a model motherboard that is no older than yours..."
So basically when they get your machine, they verify which version it is --and put it in the enormous pile of units of that version to be checked.  Then they got to the smaller pile of repaired machines --same version as yours-- and pick out one to mail to you.  If your original machine is repairable, they'll eventually give it to someone else who sends in one.

This is pretty much how any business would do it.  They want to eat as little cost as possible.  (Although it would have been great marketing, if they'd given you the option to move to Jasper or Falcon --for a set upgrade fee.)
The gripes with MS, IMHO, are:

  1.  They had the design flaw(s) to begin with, and don't seem to have been in any hurry to remove the flaws.
  2.  They used so many cheap parts.  (They've also been very quiet when/if they decide to discontinue using  a specific parts vendor for a given part.)

  3.  They took so long to admit the problems were common and expand the warranty coverage.  

  4.  The rates they charge for repairs not under warranty.

  5.  The ridiculous cost of accessories.  Especially the proprietary garbage, that only lets you use MS branded storage.  

  6.  Keying the optical drive to the motherboard [which I guess is to prevent copying], when the drive is the easiest component to break & replace.  The drives are also less quality than what you'd get in a store for the same price.
I understand your disappointment, but it doesn't seem like you've got a genuine new or different complaint to add to those 6.  You would have been lucky, to get a Falcon in exchange...

I don't blame you for thinking PS3.  Although again, IMHO, blue-ray hasn't shown much ---you're paying Sony now for technology the PS3 may not fully use for another 3-5 years, so you're paying at least 4x what the cost of the drive will be, when software catches up to it.

I completly agree with 1 and 2... however for 3, my friend has sent a falcon in w/ manufacture date of 2008-6-10 and gotten back a 2007-10-18. You never know =\

[bullbutch]

PezDispenser :
You are right about everything you say.

I am going to keep this crap-box until it dies, and then we will see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

The price of a ps3 is to high, but eventually I will buy one of those anyway.