jazz1 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ps3 is the best i play online and had no problems, i was going to buy the xbox. Than i thought its bloody crap you have to pay years membership and buy the things for it, then comes the stupid ring of deat:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ps3 is the best i play online and had no problems, i was going to buy the xbox. Than i thought its bloody crap you have to pay years membership and buy the things for it, then comes the stupid ring of deat:D Is English numbered amongst your multi-lingual talents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos T Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 mine has just gone for the third time, had UPS email me the labels for the box but the link keeps saying error so got to do it all again means i'm gona have to play the ps3 or wii for a while ....gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 mine has just gone for the third time, had UPS email me the labels for the box but the link keeps saying error so got to do it all again means i'm gona have to play the ps3 or wii for a while ....gay. only because your crap at ps3:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ok, Ill tell you the Xbox fix. Its all to do with the main CPU connection with the motherboard and the X clamp. As the unit heats with prolonged useage, the motherboard flexes, and the solder joints between the CPU and motherboard become weak. Thats why the towel trick works, the heat melts the solder a bit which temporarily fixes it. Permenant fix goes like this :- Get a new X clamp and screws from Microsoft, run the box up for few hours to get it nice and hot, smash the new X clamp and screws in, let it cool, problem eliminated. *Edit* Also as a PS3 owner I reckon the 360 is a better gamers machine but the PS3 is futureproof for things like Blu Ray etc. IMO of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ok, Ill tell you the Xbox fix. Its all to do with the main CPU connection with the motherboard and the X clamp. As the unit heats with prolonged useage, the motherboard flexes, and the solder joints between the CPU and motherboard become weak. Thats why the towel trick works, the heat melts the solder a bit which temporarily fix it. Permenant fix goes like this :- Get a new X clamp and screws from Microsoft, run the box up for few hours to get it nice and hot, smash the new X clamp and screws in, let it cool, problem eliminated. *Edit* Also as a PS3 owner I reckon the 360 is a better gamers machine but the PS3 is futureproof for things like Blu Ray etc. IMO of course Thats what i think too... Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 only because your crap at ps3:) A pretty good advert not to network play on PS3 I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thats what i think too... Thanks for the info Not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I took mine home to the folks place at Christmas and it came up with the ring of death as I plugged it into their tele. I switched it off and back on (hey, I work in IT ) and it's worked perfectly fine ever since. the famous red ring of death is infact only 3 segments. If you get all 4 it just means the cables arnt connected correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ps3 is the best i play online and had no problems I believe XBox Live is still superior to the PS3 online service? i was going to buy the xbox. Please don't Than i thought its bloody crap you have to pay years membership You don't have to buy a years worth... Where does it say that? and buy the things for it What things? Or do you mean the XBox Live subscription?... then comes the stupid ring of deat:D 2 XBoxes here, that have both been heavilly used, no ring of death to be seen, yes a lot of people have had problems, but MS seem to be dealing with them well (To the poster above who had his chipped and got the RROD, it's worth considering sending it back, as a few people I know have sent chipped ones back, and recieved a replacement, I guess they're not looking at the boxes and are just issuing replacements... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyW Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 It's a pretty easy fix if it is out of warrenty. All it takes is 8 screws and some spring mounted washers to replace the xclamp which warps overtime with the heat and doesn't hold it firmly enough against the cpu and graphics card. There guys on ebay who sell the kits with the correctly sized screw and washers for a few quid also comes with a guide on how to do the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I was going to ask whats involved in a repair, mines in pieces now in front of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I was going to ask whats involved in a repair, mines in pieces now in front of me! Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! And I'm listening to the dance version of the 'Platoon' music, I can imagine your 360 on its knees with you stabbing it's back with your screwdriver, it's wireless controllers flailing about in the air!..... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! And I'm listening to the dance version of the 'Platoon' music, I can imagine your 360 on its knees with you stabbing it's back with your screwdriver, it's wireless controllers flailing about in the air!..... lol no no no its all organised here!! Very very easy to be fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 A knife to the back of the neck is organised... Dealing with this kind of thing is totally on your own!... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ps3 is the best i play online and had no problems, i was going to buy the xbox. Than i thought its bloody crap you have to pay years membership and buy the things for it, then comes the stupid ring of deat:D Hate to burst your bubble but Live is the key, you get what you pay for. Both machines do the media stuff and each has their strengths in that area. The 360 pad feels better, games run better and multiplayer over Live is MILES better. It has all the games INCLUDING Tekken 6 The only reason for getting a PS3 was the Blue Ray player, now you can get one cheaper than a PS3!! When is the year of the Playstation supposed to start i can never remember. Was it 2007, 2008 or this year?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Right i can either put M5 Washer between the clamps and board or get the kit off fleabay Which looks a similar fix to ebay kit, that seems to replace the studs with bolts Washer's or Kit? (you do get the paste with the kit, which suppose is needed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 If you get all 4 it just means the cables arnt connected correctly Thanks for that! I thought mine was about to die when I saw four red lights... phew... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks for that! I thought mine was about to die when I saw four red lights... phew... It wont be long before this thread gets resurected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 It wont be long before this thread gets resurected haha! I know... the way I'm caining GOW2 I'll give it till Saturday afternoon... It's the best game I've played in years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Sadly, I never got into GOW, after all the hype and so on (Friends into it including Babe's Sisters fella, who love it) I just couldn't get into it... But Mass Effect, GTA4, Forza 2, Many Lego Games, Fable 2 (And the DLC (That I did in 1 night)), and Fallout 3 have all had me captivated, still on F/Out 3 atm as I've only had it for a couple of weeks... It's damn good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Call Of Duty hero i am! and Fifa when i fancy a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Call Of Duty hero i am! and Fifa when i fancy a change. oh rearry what level are ya!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 oh rearry what level are ya!! Well COD4 level 26 or something Gold Cross, yes i know SAD World At War, im not that keen on it, level 50(something) first time round! Glitches spoil it too Boo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Havard wont be pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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