The Three Red Rings of Death

Posted in Uncategorized on 12/09/2009 08:00 am by Jenn

Although this may seem like the name of a really good novel, or fantasy flick; sadly it is not.  It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my XBox 360.  I was almost finished a 28 song challenge on expert hard and it froze. When it went to restart, I got this…

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*cue the unfortunate wailing, fist pounding, and all-around temper tantrum* 

I called MPW, my sister, and her fiancee KB.  They were all sympathetic, but none can remove the aching I feel.  Not only can I not play Rock Band, but MPW and I can no longer watch movies or episodes of Top Gear as the XBox was also our DVD player. This being the Holiday season and all, who knows when I will get it back.

So I put in for a repair and thank goodness I am within 3 years and this is a Microsoft defect *shaking my fist*.  Just within the 3 years. I think Microsoft may have thought it was over and that’s why it defected.

So for all of you with little ones, be prepared for when they get older and this happens to them (as it inevitably will. Thanks Microsoft *more fist shaking*).  Here is my suggestions for consoling them.

  1. It is a big deal. Be sympathetic. They won’t feel that you really get it, but will appreciate the effort.
  2. Have an XBox 360 sized box already on hand for fast turn around once you receive your shipping label. They make you do it yourself and it has to be packaged properly.
  3. Reassure them that everything is alright and suggest watching TV.  The glow of the screen won’t be the same, but should make the shaking subside.
  4. Ignore their pupils.  Eventually they will dilate to normal.  It’s just the shock.
  5. Let them know that the hard drive is extranous and all their hours of work will not be for naught.

Well, that’s it for now I guess. I’m going to go rock silently in a corner while holding the guitar.

Yeah, That Just Happened.

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  1. Lanie Says:
    December 9th, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Oh my! So sorry to hear about the “Three Rings of Death”. Here’s hoping the repair is quick and painless and you will be back to playing in no time.

    Thanks for stopping in to visit today and leaving such a sweet comment on my wreath!

    ~Lanie

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  2. Stephtastic Says:
    December 9th, 2009 at 11:32 am

    Hey there

    I know it is hard. My sypathies to you and MPW. I heard that there is a trick you can do involving a hair dryer and a towel but I think that may be an urban myth. I recommend a happy lamp… works for me!

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  3. Jamo! Says:
    December 9th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Oh NO! Oh No! Oh No! Thats suck ballz BIG TIME! Being an xbox enthusiast I fell the pain. I have been there before…. and it was nawt fun. I hope you get it back soon. Again sorry for your loss :( .

    Hope things get better!

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  4. Ms. Bibi Says:
    December 9th, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    That’s terrible. I am so sorry for your loss! This happen to my boys few years back with their PS2. Me being the understanding mom and not being Christmas time I went out as soon as I could and got them a new one.

    I don’t know what I would do if my beloved Wii packed it in on me.

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  5. Bianca @ South Bay Rants n Raves Says:
    December 10th, 2009 at 2:23 am

    I have yet to experience the red ring of death but I’ve heard of its scariness!

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  6. Kyle cool guy Says:
    December 10th, 2009 at 7:07 am

    I’m sorry. That’s a big sack of salt lick

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  7. Cristina Says:
    December 10th, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    OK, so what happens when the TV lamp breaks??? Just a couple of weeks before the surround sound is due to be open from your husband?

    UM, yeah…that just happened.

    xx

    Cristina

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