Xbox 360 Faults – The Breakages And Errors Initiated By Them

With every major revision of the games console, there are always issues. As such, there are always newer and newer iterations of such devices to in ensure that they are not only providing the most power available in our generation for the cheapest price, but also to prevent issues that might arise in the console. There are three major consoles on sale, the Wii, Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 is known for its less-than-stellar reliability history and in some cases, this history should be well known for the customer to be fully aware of what they’re getting into. While Microsoft are onto their later iterations, the Xbox 360 is in its 2nd primary iteration, the ‘Slim’. This is effectively a fully revised Xbox 360 that provides the same power, but with an entirely new structure. However, older models still suffer from the same problems and when purchasing second hand or just an older model in general, you should be aware of Xbox 360 faults.

The RROD

One of the most infamous errors of all time, somewhat of a parody of the equally notorious Blue Screen of Death, the Red Ring of Death occurs when there’s general hardware failure in the console. This essentially means the console has become unusable and can be used no more until repair. The error manifests itself as a three-quarter red circle on the front of the console. Fortunately, it’s covered under the warranty and should be sent in immediately for repair or replacement. However, many amateurs attempt repairs and fail, so it’s advisable to leave it to a professional.

There are many theories as to why the Xbox 360s break, but due to the nature of the problems, Microsoft doesn’t full open it up to the public. Inspections on the hardware suggest overheating problems. The soldering that connects many of the pieces have been thought to be insufficient to hold the current or temperature and eventually break. With newer and newer components, the heat and electrical consumption issues have been reduced as the efficiency has been improved.

Disc Scratching

There were some issues with the disc tray. Discs became victim to being scratched while inside the machine and when removed, they would have uniform scratches across the majority of the disc, meaning it was unusable. The uniform nature of these scratches suggest it was a piece of the tray or something else pressed against the disc. The source of the problems is somewhat subjective. In studies, it was proven that discs could indeed be scratched during the course of normal use through everyday household vibrations. However, Microsoft insists its user error, such as moving the console while it’s on and the disc is spinning, which the manual warns against.

The E74 System Error

Less common than the RROD, the E74 system error is still serious. It represents damage to the video hardware and is included in the Xbox 360 warranty. Like the RROD, it’s advisable to take it in for a professional repair or replacement. Early warning signs manifest in bad image quality and artifacts, so take heed if you see these as it could represent an approaching E74.

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