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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Charismatic on November 29, 2009, 05:54:35 pm

Title: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Charismatic on November 29, 2009, 05:54:35 pm
Today i come home from a good thanksgiving weekend. Turn on my 360.

and alas

the dreaded Red Ring of Death (x3). My 360 works just dam fine. I treat it like i treat a baby. I take dam good care of it. And its nearing 3 years, the warranty could expire any second.. and i cant find out when.

And this happends, how convenient..

i think microsoft programs it to **** up so people have to pay the 99-150 dollars to get it fixed. I searched many sites. % of the red ring of death problem ranges from 20-33%. A third!

I dont have the money to repair or get new 360.

Called tech support....they say im still covered for the free repair for now... but it could expire any second before it gets fixed.

Its december. Final exams in 2 weeks. School ends within a month.
The repair process takes a month or more with mail travel times. My winter break will be over before i get it back. This ruins everything, this is bull****!

Cant play games any more. What will i do for fun?
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Polpolion on November 29, 2009, 05:56:04 pm
You have a computer with internet access, right?
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Post by: Rian on November 29, 2009, 05:56:42 pm
Read a book.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Charismatic on November 29, 2009, 05:57:47 pm
Yeah, got internet.
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Post by: blackhole on November 29, 2009, 06:44:02 pm
There are things on a computer called "games." They are useful for wasting time.
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Post by: DREDHAWK on November 29, 2009, 08:05:12 pm
Yep have gone throw 2 of them. the 3rd one still works because i don't use it much LOL.  i tend to get PS3 games if there multiplatform the PS3 so far is a more reliable then the crap 360 .  the only game i play on it at the moment is Mass Effect.  Just hope if it desides to die it dies after i beat Mass Effect 2 thats do out i think sometime early next year.    you figered after 5 years they would have work out the defects on there crap 360 stupid Microsoft.   they need to stick with software not hardware. there a lot better at the software deal.  
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: BloodEagle on November 29, 2009, 08:05:55 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/GenoStar/what2.png)
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: iamzack on November 29, 2009, 08:13:32 pm
You could try this other game "Masturbation" if you've heard of it. It's pretty new, but it doesn't require any kind of console. Of course, there's various add-ons if the vanilla game is too easy, so it's hours of fun.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: DREDHAWK on November 29, 2009, 08:17:08 pm
 :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: LOL never heard of that game must be new  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: ShadowWolf_IH on November 29, 2009, 08:26:31 pm
Don't play that game.  Invariably you will end up trying to couple a Dutch Double Cross with a French Twist and end up with a severe injury.  It happened to me.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Nuclear1 on November 29, 2009, 08:29:22 pm
Cant play games any more. What will i do for fun?
I heard, funny story, that people did stuff for fun before the 360...
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Scotty on November 29, 2009, 09:03:44 pm
3 rings gets you a free repair and a one month free live membership "for the inconvenience" before its warranty goes bye-bye.

Without warranty, just get a cheep one used or a bare bones one to replace.

(If you've had it for three years, this doesn't really surprise me.)
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Post by: Titan on November 29, 2009, 09:06:18 pm
You have a computer with internet access, right?

lol porn.
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Post by: Nuclear1 on November 29, 2009, 09:48:34 pm
That's only good for 30 minutes bursts though :p
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Polpolion on November 29, 2009, 09:53:24 pm
That's only good for 30 minutes bursts though :p

You can drag it out for a few hours if you're preoccupied with enough homework...  :nervous:
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Woolie Wool on November 29, 2009, 10:44:31 pm
Keeping it up for hours can do bad things to your John Thomas.

Look up priapism on Wikipedia. And have the brain bleach handy.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Nuclear1 on November 29, 2009, 11:01:20 pm
If you experience an erection lasting longer than four hours, call your friends and brag about it.
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Post by: Dark Hunter on November 29, 2009, 11:10:08 pm
Cant play games any more. What will i do for fun?

1. Internet
2. Computer games
3. Books
4. Console games
5. More books
6. Movies
7. Play musical instrument

My standard responses to being bored. Just strike out "Console games" in your case.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: DeepSpace9er on November 30, 2009, 04:05:17 pm
My original 360 RRoD after almost 3 years, but on their website i entered my console number and it told me exactly when the extended warranty expired. Luckily i got it fixed, but unfortunately took like 3 weeks to get it back. I suppose you could always buy a 360 from best buy and return it within the 14 days or whatever for a full refund while your other one is out.. just use your old HD.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: MP-Ryan on November 30, 2009, 09:01:26 pm
If you experience an erection lasting longer than four hours, call your friends and brag about it.

Or call a girl (or guy, whatever floats your boat) and do something about it.  I wonder about you people and your sense of priorities sometimes... =)
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Stormkeeper on December 01, 2009, 01:57:34 am
You could always get a part time job.
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Post by: General Battuta on December 01, 2009, 02:00:32 am
What?

What?

How does that even -

You know what, never mind.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Mika on December 01, 2009, 01:10:53 pm
Quote
3 rings gets you a free repair and a one month free live membership "for the inconvenience" before its warranty goes bye-bye.

Without warranty, just get a cheep one used or a bare bones one to replace.

(If you've had it for three years, this doesn't really surprise me.)

I'm a little bit curious whether this is referring to the XBOX issue or to the other issue at hand.

Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Scotty on December 01, 2009, 05:36:03 pm
The XBOX one, of course.  I'm not going to waste my time telling another person how to waste theirs. :p
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Post by: Mefustae on December 02, 2009, 03:54:00 am
Hey, at least you got a proper error. About a month after I got my machine back from her first RROD (which I even wrote a bit of poetry about, if memory serves), discs failed to read completely. Not necessarily bricked, but Xbox Live Arcade games get old fast when you've just downloaded all the Fallout 3 expansions and your machine now fails to recognise the disc.

Still, she's a good machine. Treat her well, and she'll give you plenty of fun. If anything, anthropomorphising it tends to help. At least, I hope it does.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on December 02, 2009, 06:36:39 am
I recommend sleeping if your XBox 360 is broken.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Stormkeeper on December 02, 2009, 05:26:47 pm
Or you could spend the time reflecting on all the time you've wasted on your XBox and do something productive with your life for once, like, you know, feed little kittens.
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: Thaeris on December 02, 2009, 07:50:15 pm
Do homework.  :nod:
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Post by: Titan on December 02, 2009, 08:03:47 pm
the sad truth:
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs42/f/2009/066/c/a/MAC_vs_PC_by_TPollockJR.jpg)
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: General Battuta on December 02, 2009, 09:24:11 pm
Ew. That's a bit much.
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Post by: DREDHAWK on December 02, 2009, 11:39:30 pm
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Microsoft = duche bags
Post by: mxlm on December 03, 2009, 05:29:15 am
Would one of you admin types mind correcting the spelling of douche in the thread's title, plzkthx.
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: General Battuta on December 03, 2009, 05:32:54 am
Le done.
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: BloodEagle on December 03, 2009, 10:22:24 am
Finally. Although, now, my earlier post holds no meaning. :/
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Stormkeeper on December 03, 2009, 07:54:47 pm
... You know, I'd never have noticed the typo if you never pointed it out.
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Nuclear1 on December 03, 2009, 08:06:46 pm
Eh I saw that Charismatic made the thread, so I expected some sort of typo at some point.
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Titan on December 03, 2009, 08:10:42 pm
Eh I saw that Charismatic made the thread, so I expected some sort of typo at some point.

Burn.
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Stormkeeper on December 03, 2009, 08:21:51 pm
Eh I saw that Charismatic made the thread, so I expected some sort of typo at some point.

Burn.
Why?
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: mxlm on December 03, 2009, 08:30:28 pm
How?
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Nuclear1 on December 03, 2009, 08:31:10 pm
Who?
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Stormkeeper on December 03, 2009, 08:42:18 pm
Who, what, where and why~

WHAT do I intend to find, this time~
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Post by: mxlm on December 03, 2009, 11:58:24 pm
[KOSH]In fire[/KOSH]
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: karajorma on December 04, 2009, 02:09:56 am
Back on subject or lock.
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: dragonsniper on December 04, 2009, 08:14:48 am
Personally, I've never liked the Microsoft products (except for XP, which I'm STILL using.) I've always preferred Sony and Nintendo products. And aside from XP, I think that Microsoft does program the internal guts of their products to self destruct a week (or sooner) after the warranty expires. More money for them, more frustration and agitation for us. :doubt:
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Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on December 04, 2009, 10:22:52 am
I like their mice. I'm using one that I got for S$20 and it's serving me well.

Software-wise, I like Microsoft Office, but only on a Windows OS. I don't own an XBox or any Microsoft game, so I can't really assess those. Why would I want to anyway? They're too expensive, and my computers are too crap to run them.
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Stormkeeper on December 05, 2009, 05:47:53 pm
My brother just got a black XBox. I am timing it to see how long before it gets the RROD.
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Post by: Dilmah G on December 06, 2009, 05:31:03 am
Make sure there isn't anything carpet-like in sight of the poor brick.
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Post by: NGTM-1R on December 06, 2009, 06:23:18 am
You'll be waiting a long time.
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Post by: Stormkeeper on December 06, 2009, 07:20:57 am
I just heard that the new WH40K game is console exclusive. This has just increased my inclination to help pay for the 360.
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Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on December 06, 2009, 07:46:31 am
You'll be waiting a long time.

Why? Because black absorbs heat better than white?
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: NGTM-1R on December 06, 2009, 07:49:38 am
Why? Because black absorbs heat better than white?

I have some personal experience with the black models. They're hard to kill. Trust me on this.
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: BloodEagle on December 06, 2009, 10:27:35 am
I have some personal experience with the black models. They're hard to kill. Trust me on this.

Without context....  :lol:
Title: Re: Microsoft = douche bags
Post by: Dilmah G on December 08, 2009, 03:35:57 am
Yeah, I think they did a minor revamp of the heat sinks/dissipation model on the Elite. I think my box probably home from the Support Centre, I hope.