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G · 03-07-2009, 11:25 AM

Here, this post from gamefaqs summed it up pretty well.

squarex2003
Posted 3/7/2009 11:21:10 AM
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"If you buy a newer model of the Xbox now, your chances of getting the RROD are highly reduced, especially if you take care of your system and keep it ventilated. Earlier models of consoles had a much higher likelihood of breaking down, but the chance is much smaller now.

In addition if it does break down, you now have a three year warranty for you to send it in and have it fixed by Microsoft for free. This won't cover other issues or ODD drive problems, but it should ease your mind about the RROD.

There are a lot of people who will come on the board and say how their console has died, but you have to remember that some of these are older models, some consoles will unfortunately have the defects, and there are always some risks. But I wouldn't let the negativity of those risks outweigh getting the console. I've had my 360 for about eight months now without any problems, and it has been great to play. And I was just as concerned with you in the beginning."

03-07-2009, 11:25 AM	#25
G Selectively Social Posts: 16,336	Here, this post from gamefaqs summed it up pretty well. squarex2003 Posted 3/7/2009 11:21:10 AM message detail "If you buy a newer model of the Xbox now, your chances of getting the RROD are highly reduced, especially if you take care of your system and keep it ventilated. Earlier models of consoles had a much higher likelihood of breaking down, but the chance is much smaller now. In addition if it does break down, you now have a three year warranty for you to send it in and have it fixed by Microsoft for free. This won't cover other issues or ODD drive problems, but it should ease your mind about the RROD. There are a lot of people who will come on the board and say how their console has died, but you have to remember that some of these are older models, some consoles will unfortunately have the defects, and there are always some risks. But I wouldn't let the negativity of those risks outweigh getting the console. I've had my 360 for about eight months now without any problems, and it has been great to play. And I was just as concerned with you in the beginning."