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Got the Xbox Red Ring of Death? Too Bad So Sad!
Keep reading and I’ll show you just how easy and fast you can have your Xbox 360 running again before you can say
“What did he say?”
First things first, don’t make the pin head mistake that allot of people do, by sending your console on a 6 week vacation to Microsoft’s repair center in McAllen Texas, instead, hang around for a few moments and discover a secret that will literally save you $160.00 for something more enjoyable other than giving it away to a company that already has more money than they know what to do with (Microsoft)
So, the first thing you’re going to need to do, in order to fix your Xbox 360, is to first understand why the 3 red lights occur in the first place.
Going by what Microsoft has announced earlier this year in a press release, they stated that the console malfunctions because it eventually overheats causing a soldering to melt over the GPU processor eventually putting it to a halt, so it basically narrows it all down to the main cause being
Drum roll please
Overheating!
The reason being is because there’s too much heat building up inside of the console it’s self due to a lack of air flow devices such as fans and heat sinks. To prevent damage from occurring to the delicate components, your Xbox 360 then shuts itself off and displays those 3 irritating red lights to tell you that your console is having hardware failure.
Moving on to the good news..Now that you know what causes the 3 red lights to happen, you can set your sights on fixing it, because you’ve probably got a better idea of what you’re going to need to do to get the job done, so before you go ripping your Xbox 360 apart, why not learn how to do it properly (in steps) so you don’t end up with extra parts and missing screws.
You can visit a newly launched Xbox 360 repair resource blog, that provides excellent repair info covering not only the 3 red light error problems, but also showing how to fix other common problems, such as; 1 red light error, how to stop overheating & freezing, fixing your disc tray from jamming and other errors the Xbox 360 in notorious for.
Nintendo Wii Console Still Selling Fast
The Nintendo Wii console is still after nearly two years the most popular-selling gaming console on the market. Everyone loves to play – it appeals not just to serious gamers but the a bigger segment of the general public, so the Wii console has become a favorite.
Some of the features that are making the Wii console a favorite are the ease of use, the variety of games, and its online capabilities. Here’s a quick description of some of the key features.
The “WiiMote” controller. The controller for the Wii is the key to play for this console. The controller is like a stick that can be waved, poked, and jabbed at the screen to make your character move on the screen. This remote makes games easy to play even for the youngest or oldest players.
The unique nunchuk controller. Along with the WiiMote, an additional plug-in controller is the nunchuk, which adds a dimension of control over action on the screen. Certain games use the nunchuk to expand the range of motion, for characters.
Wii is fun for all ages. The games that are available for Wii include games for young kids like Mario Party 8, all the way up to games that appeal to teen and adult gamers. While hard-core gamers argue that the Wii doesn’t have graphics to match other game consoles, Nintendo has made a bet that’s paying off, that there are plenty of players out there who just want to have fun!
Access tons of online features and game downloads. There are multiple Wii channels where games can use Wii points to purchase and download games, some of them old Nintendo classics like Super Mario, and other new games that are part of their new service WiiWare.
It’s affordable. One key difference about the Wii console is that it costs less than other game platforms. There are plenty of places to buy at great prices, including retail stores and online.
If you’re looking for a fun game platform, the Nintendo Wii console is perfect for all ages, and all levels of player.