Farewell my beloved... - Page 2

Daz · 09-07-2007, 20:43

I do when I'm actually on a PC long enough to have a chat. I'm all day while at work, though obviously I'm afk a fair bit.

NokkonWud · 10-07-2007, 03:04

I personally don't understand the logic of getting a PS3 first, there are no games, the ones that are coming out are being released upto months after they appear on Xbox360 and the functionality of it is so poor in comparison such as not being able to exchange messages if you are playing a game or watching a movie, hell, you can't even read them.

leowyatt · 10-07-2007, 08:47

That sucks

was going to say if you need any costco card holder I could go with ya.

Robert · 10-07-2007, 09:18

Apparently it has to be with the users card I got it on. Both my sisters have cards but I don't think it works like that.

Davey_Pitch · 10-07-2007, 13:24

Have you managed to get around to testing it with other games yet?

Robert · 10-07-2007, 13:27

Not for long periods of time. The forza 2 demo now works...and I've played some PES6 - so it seems to point to a faulty box rather than a corrupt file, I'd guess.

I'll test some more and get GoW back from a my brother-in-law.

Davey_Pitch · 10-07-2007, 13:28

Actually, if other things work perfectly fine I'd be more likely to suggest a faulty file. Obviously I can't say for sure, but if it's only ever gone faulty while playing that demo, I'd simply delete the demo and re-download it.

Robert · 10-07-2007, 14:52

Other than the other day - no. It's always been fine.

Justsomebloke · 10-07-2007, 15:36

Surely you just need to take it back or am i missing something.
If you do need it repairing then i can talk you through most 360 repairs. I'll give you my home number & we can leave it live & talk while you fix it.
Re flowing the solder is the main cause of problems so stripping your 360 & attempting to fry it with a Hot air gun should sort it

No i am not kidding, All you need is a hot air gun & some tin foil to cover the bits you don't want to melt. Strip it, cover the plaggy bits with tin foil then cook the bejesus out of it for ten or so minutes. Put it back together then turn on for ten minutes, turn it off, then turn it on again & all (hopefully) will be fine

Robert · 10-07-2007, 16:28

Nah I'm just gonna take it back to costco and get a full refund rather than trying anything myself.

Thanks for the offer though

09-07-2007, 20:43	#11
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I do when I'm actually on a PC long enough to have a chat. I'm all day while at work, though obviously I'm afk a fair bit. __________________ apt-get moo

10-07-2007, 03:04	#12
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	I personally don't understand the logic of getting a PS3 first, there are no games, the ones that are coming out are being released upto months after they appear on Xbox360 and the functionality of it is so poor in comparison such as not being able to exchange messages if you are playing a game or watching a movie, hell, you can't even read them. __________________

10-07-2007, 08:47	#13
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	That sucks was going to say if you need any costco card holder I could go with ya. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

10-07-2007, 13:24	#15
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Have you managed to get around to testing it with other games yet? __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

10-07-2007, 13:28	#17
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Actually, if other things work perfectly fine I'd be more likely to suggest a faulty file. Obviously I can't say for sure, but if it's only ever gone faulty while playing that demo, I'd simply delete the demo and re-download it. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

10-07-2007, 09:18	#14
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Apparently it has to be with the users card I got it on. Both my sisters have cards but I don't think it works like that.

10-07-2007, 13:27	#16
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Not for long periods of time. The forza 2 demo now works...and I've played some PES6 - so it seems to point to a faulty box rather than a corrupt file, I'd guess. I'll test some more and get GoW back from a my brother-in-law.

10-07-2007, 14:52	#18
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Other than the other day - no. It's always been fine.

10-07-2007, 15:36	#19
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Surely you just need to take it back or am i missing something. If you do need it repairing then i can talk you through most 360 repairs. I'll give you my home number & we can leave it live & talk while you fix it. Re flowing the solder is the main cause of problems so stripping your 360 & attempting to fry it with a Hot air gun should sort it No i am not kidding, All you need is a hot air gun & some tin foil to cover the bits you don't want to melt. Strip it, cover the plaggy bits with tin foil then cook the bejesus out of it for ten or so minutes. Put it back together then turn on for ten minutes, turn it off, then turn it on again & all (hopefully) will be fine __________________

10-07-2007, 16:28	#20
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Nah I'm just gonna take it back to costco and get a full refund rather than trying anything myself. Thanks for the offer though