The Old XBOX Megathread

[zero]

I'm pretty thrilled to hear a new version of The Warriors is coming to XBLA this Summer:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6204275.html

Sounds like an expanded version of the mini game you got after beating the PS2 game. Should be amusing.

Edited February 9, 2009 by Zero

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

I've got a problem. I really don't know if it's my console or what. Smackdown has been running a little weird lately, crashing once or twice. Then today it crashes, so I think fuck it and put in Pro Evo. Tells me I can 'Play DVD'. It loads a white screen telling me to insert it into a XBox 360 or some shit. Anybody had this problem or heard anything like it?

[King Ellis]

Sounds like the disc might be dirty or scratched. Try and clean it.

[alldaws1]

The DVD thing has happened to me a couple of times, just give it a quick clean and should be ready to go.

Expert L4D tonight anyone? Looking at fellow Brits mainly.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

That's what I thought straight away, it's not that though. The game is in fine condition, had a small dust mark or two but taking that away hasn't changed anything. The drive seems to make weird noises when trying to read it too, I cant really explain it. I've checked online, so many different stories from people, some claiming the laser could be dying (Inside THREE FUCKING MONTHS? 200 quid and a laser dies in three months?). I really don't want to have to get it repaired and wait about two months for the shit. I'm annoyed, simply because it's annoying to pay out 200 quid and for something to seemingly start dying after three months, despite it being looked after well as well. Hopefully it's not anything serious, but I really cant see what else it could be. Possibly clogged up inside with dust? Do you lose your warranty or anything if you undo the console the clean it? I really don't want to or plan to, because I've had enough problems with doing stuff like that in the past with PS2's and regretted it.

Also, after cleaning it and inserting it about four times, it then reads it as a disc...and just goes to a black screen and refuses to load anything up. That cant be a good sign

Edited February 9, 2009 by Dirty Johnny 27

[King Ellis]

Perhaps No Mercy or the other I haven't done, not Dead Air. That'll be a real bitch if the other day is anything to go by.

[alldaws1]

I'm up for doing any of them. No Mercy's my favourite level and the other three I haven't done, so yeah.

[Ruki]

Fuck Dead Air. Fuck it, fuck it, FUCK IT.

But damn, running back to the saferoom, best plan ever.

[King Ellis]

I think Death Toll is the one i've already done on Expert so whatever the other one is.

Blood Harvest, that's the one.

Edited February 9, 2009 by Rear Admiral Ellis

[9 to 5]

I would join in, but I am crap. >_>

[SRN]

That's what I thought straight away, it's not that though. The game is in fine condition, had a small dust mark or two but taking that away hasn't changed anything. The drive seems to make weird noises when trying to read it too, I cant really explain it. I've checked online, so many different stories from people, some claiming the laser could be dying (Inside THREE FUCKING MONTHS? 200 quid and a laser dies in three months?). I really don't want to have to get it repaired and wait about two months for the shit. I'm annoyed, simply because it's annoying to pay out 200 quid and for something to seemingly start dying after three months, despite it being looked after well as well. Hopefully it's not anything serious, but I really cant see what else it could be. Possibly clogged up inside with dust? Do you lose your warranty or anything if you undo the console the clean it? I really don't want to or plan to, because I've had enough problems with doing stuff like that in the past with PS2's and regretted it.

Also, after cleaning it and inserting it about four times, it then reads it as a disc...and just goes to a black screen and refuses to load anything up. That cant be a good sign

Yup, sounds like you are headed straight for the red-ring department. You apparently got the unlucky box, since I (at least) had to "wait" a year for my Xbox to red-ring.

[Cactus Drags]

That's what I thought straight away, it's not that though. The game is in fine condition, had a small dust mark or two but taking that away hasn't changed anything. The drive seems to make weird noises when trying to read it too, I cant really explain it. I've checked online, so many different stories from people, some claiming the laser could be dying (Inside THREE FUCKING MONTHS? 200 quid and a laser dies in three months?). I really don't want to have to get it repaired and wait about two months for the shit. I'm annoyed, simply because it's annoying to pay out 200 quid and for something to seemingly start dying after three months, despite it being looked after well as well. Hopefully it's not anything serious, but I really cant see what else it could be. Possibly clogged up inside with dust? Do you lose your warranty or anything if you undo the console the clean it? I really don't want to or plan to, because I've had enough problems with doing stuff like that in the past with PS2's and regretted it.

Also, after cleaning it and inserting it about four times, it then reads it as a disc...and just goes to a black screen and refuses to load anything up. That cant be a good sign

Yes, don't do it. If it's only a couple of months old and you have your receipt, return it to where you bought it from. Microsoft have the annoying habit of telling people to do that anyway. And then of course, we send them back to Microsoft half the time >_>

[alldaws1]

Fuck Dead Air. Fuck it, fuck it, FUCK IT.

But damn, running back to the saferoom, best plan ever.

Yeah, I just wish I was able to communicate with you three so I'd have known the plan too rather than get left on my own and slaughtered.

[Avenged Probably]

That's what I thought straight away, it's not that though. The game is in fine condition, had a small dust mark or two but taking that away hasn't changed anything. The drive seems to make weird noises when trying to read it too, I cant really explain it. I've checked online, so many different stories from people, some claiming the laser could be dying (Inside THREE FUCKING MONTHS? 200 quid and a laser dies in three months?). I really don't want to have to get it repaired and wait about two months for the shit. I'm annoyed, simply because it's annoying to pay out 200 quid and for something to seemingly start dying after three months, despite it being looked after well as well. Hopefully it's not anything serious, but I really cant see what else it could be. Possibly clogged up inside with dust? Do you lose your warranty or anything if you undo the console the clean it? I really don't want to or plan to, because I've had enough problems with doing stuff like that in the past with PS2's and regretted it.

Also, after cleaning it and inserting it about four times, it then reads it as a disc...and just goes to a black screen and refuses to load anything up. That cant be a good sign

Yes, don't do it. If it's only a couple of months old and you have your receipt, return it to where you bought it from. Microsoft have the annoying habit of telling people to do that anyway. And then of course, we send them back to Microsoft half the time >_>

Damn, I hope I don't have any problems with mine... I bought it from Woolworths

[Avenged Probably]

Edit: Whoops double post.

Edited February 9, 2009 by Avenged

[Avenged Probably]

That's what I thought straight away, it's not that though. The game is in fine condition, had a small dust mark or two but taking that away hasn't changed anything. The drive seems to make weird noises when trying to read it too, I cant really explain it. I've checked online, so many different stories from people, some claiming the laser could be dying (Inside THREE FUCKING MONTHS? 200 quid and a laser dies in three months?). I really don't want to have to get it repaired and wait about two months for the shit. I'm annoyed, simply because it's annoying to pay out 200 quid and for something to seemingly start dying after three months, despite it being looked after well as well. Hopefully it's not anything serious, but I really cant see what else it could be. Possibly clogged up inside with dust? Do you lose your warranty or anything if you undo the console the clean it? I really don't want to or plan to, because I've had enough problems with doing stuff like that in the past with PS2's and regretted it.

Also, after cleaning it and inserting it about four times, it then reads it as a disc...and just goes to a black screen and refuses to load anything up. That cant be a good sign

Yes, don't do it. If it's only a couple of months old and you have your receipt, return it to where you bought it from. Microsoft have the annoying habit of telling people to do that anyway. And then of course, we send them back to Microsoft half the time >_>

Damn, I hope I don't have any problems with mine... I bought it from Woolworths

[King Ellis]

It would be perfect if there was a sniper in the safe room to give the runner a little bit more time to run. I got pounced my first time doing it caus I only made it back to the alley by the chain fence where the horde comes over, hunter was with them.

[Kaney]

Can I play tonight or have I missed it again?

[King Ellis]

Ad and Dragsy tried to start one with me but I was playing monopoly. I finished that now but they aren't on MSN anymore and only Ad is on the 360 and he is on NHL.

Now they're both NHL'ing.

Edited February 9, 2009 by Rear Admiral Ellis

[Kyle_]

I'll be up for L4D after RAW.