Xbox 360 froze while watching a DVD

MadGamer · 28-12-2009, 17:58

Hey guys, my Xbox 360 froze while watching a DVD this morning, so I switched it off for 30 seconds then switched it back on, and it did it again. So i rebooted the console and tried COD:MW 2. Now this works fine? The dvd is brand new and is part of a box set so isn't damaged. The other DVD's have played fine last night, with the console on a shelf, standing upright so that the vents aren't blocked.

you cant see quite clearly but there is enough of a gap either side so the console won't overheat.

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now have it horizontally so will keep an eye on it.

Bulky · 28-12-2009, 18:10

is it just me or have you got your box set the wrong way , usb's should be at the bottom ??

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not that it will make differece to airflow but might goof your discs up .. , computers crash , i wouldn't worry about it too much , if it keeps crashing you will probably get the dreaded rrod , wouldn't worry too much about that either ...... it WILL happen sooner or later.

MadGamer · 28-12-2009, 18:16

I had it set like that because the big vent is then free to kick hot air out..... or is that to take cool air in?

Bulky · 28-12-2009, 18:20

definately goes the other way up , if you had a hard drive it would be sitting on top of it now, wouldn't worry too much about airflow , its not sat on a carpet , its not in an enclosed space , it will be fine

how old is it ??

haydnwalker · 28-12-2009, 18:24

I found my XBox crashed/didn't load games sometimes when it was vertical. I've had it horizontal for a while now and its been fine.

Ignore BulkyLad's remark that you WILL get RROD eventually. My 20GB Premium is still going strong after nearly 4 years without any kind of repair

Bulky · 28-12-2009, 18:27

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Originally Posted by haydnwalker

I found my XBox crashed/didn't load games sometimes when it was vertical. I've had it horizontal for a while now and its been fine.

Ignore BulkyLad's remark that you WILL get RROD eventually. My 20GB Premium is still going strong after nearly 4 years without any kind of repair

mine was nearly 4 years old , thought it wouldn't happen to me either

, believe it or not your better off if it does , mine was completely out of warranty (rrod extended warranty) so my only option was to buy a new one

MadGamer · 28-12-2009, 18:27

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Originally Posted by haydnwalker

I found my XBox crashed/didn't load games sometimes when it was vertical. I've had it horizontal for a while now and its been fine.

Ignore BulkyLad's remark that you WILL get RROD eventually. My 20GB Premium is still going strong after nearly 4 years without any kind of repair

Well the dvd hasn't froze so im guessing horizontal is the way to go. Ive had it since Dec 2006, and its gone wrong 3 times in 2007, but since it last came back its been fine. am looking to upgrade to the 120gb hdd from the 20gb i have.

haydnwalker · 28-12-2009, 18:35

I'm also looking to upgrade my HDD...BUT I'm considering buying a new elite console for the price difference £99 for HDD (only place that has them brand new in stock is MS direct) and its only like £179.99 for an Elite @ Argos

MadGamer · 28-12-2009, 18:40

I also have to ask does the 120gb hdd come with the transfer cable?

haydnwalker · 28-12-2009, 18:43

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Originally Posted by MadGamer

I also have to ask does the 120gb hdd come with the transfer cable?

Yes it does. MS Online Store says so...and if you buy an Elite... apparently you can contact MS and they'll send you one for free.

**Matt D** · 28-12-2009, 20:39

Wayne, why not see what price you'd get for trading your 20GB Premium 360 towards an Elite?

OK, you'd pay a bit more than if you simply bought a 120GB HDD on its own, but you'd benefit from having a nice new console with a new warranty.

btw... you say you have a 20GB HDD? Where is it, given that when you had the 360 stood vertically you had it the wrong way up & it was standing where the HDD would be.

icestar2 · 28-12-2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Matt D

Wayne, why not see what price you'd get for trading your 20GB Premium 360 towards an Elite?

OK, you'd pay a bit more than if you simply bought a 120GB HDD on its own, but you'd benefit from having a nice new console with a new warranty.

btw... you say you have a 20GB HDD? Where is it, given that when you had the 360 stood vertically you had it the wrong way up & it was standing where the HDD would be.

Am not sure if am seeing things but if I look close it actually looks like its standing on the HD to me.

webcrawler2050 · 28-12-2009, 21:57

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Originally Posted by icestar2

Am not sure if am seeing things but if I look close it actually looks like its standing on the HD to me.

Yup it is LOL

**Matt D** · 28-12-2009, 22:39

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Originally Posted by icestar2

Am not sure if am seeing things but if I look close it actually looks like its standing on the HD to me.

Oh dear...

SB_07 · 28-12-2009, 22:47

Not supposed to be a good idea to have them vertical, can scratch discs.