BREAKING NEWS: Arena Coming 7/25 (July 18, 2007)

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  1. Manboy Captain

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    Well, as it turns out I happened to buy an Xbox just as this HDD problem decided o manifest itself. I went back to the store and tested another FOUR units. The first one had the 3 Rings Of Death problem (I laughed out loud) and the next 2 had the same E 68 error. The last unit I tested, to my surprise actually worked fine. As the guy was putting the unit back into the box it made a loud crack sound. It sounded like the HDD clicking into place so we tested it again, and it still worked okay. Anyway when I finally got home (actually I moved that very same day, so I had been lugging around heavier boxes than the 360 for the last three hours) I stopped unpacking household items and decided to setup my entertainment unit, complete with PS2, HDTV, 5.1 Speakers and a bloody heavy TV. Just as I finished seting up all the wiring and placing everything on the shelf I heard a splitting sound. A split second later and to my complete bewilderment I saw my 360, PS2 and speakers all topple to the ground . *silence*

    When I turned on the 360 - sound, no picture. I tried with another set of AV cables but met with no success *sigh*

    So after 5 non working units and a painful backache I'm left with a 360 that I damaged myself, a set of good speakers that no longer work and a rage meter that hasn't quite filled up yet. Funnily enough the PS2 took the biggest fall and it still plays okay (although the menus are now displayed in Dutch or something, no crap).

    You know I'll still try to get this fucking thing working just so I can play Arena. If that isn't devotion I don't know what is...
    Manboy, Jul 20, 2007
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  2. Manboy Captain

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    ....and to top all of that off I have spent the last 2 hours on the phone trying to get my hot water working again. This. Sucks.
    Manboy, Jul 20, 2007
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  3. Ironduke Captain

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    That sounds familiar... I'm still exploring XBox Live. (Well, my wife's playing right at the moment. :D ) Those arcade games are fun, but if the projected release date for Arena is right, then... oh boy! :cool:

    BTW, I think I'll contact you via XBox Live - got PGR3, too, and since I'm as new to the game as you, we might just as well try and play together. I'm still quite good at crashing into the next wall... :eek::D
    Ironduke, Jul 21, 2007
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  4. Mekt-Hakkikt Mpanty's bane

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    You're welcome to do so but I have to warn you: I play really seldom on the Xbox at the moment. I think it would be best to make a date for it or the chances will be rather slim.

    Which timezone are you in? I'm in Germany, so it's GMT +2 hours (because of summer time).
    Mekt-Hakkikt, Jul 21, 2007
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  5. LeHah 212 Squadron, "The Old Man's Eyes And Ears"

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    Know what you do? Go back to the store you bought it at and return it to the same guy who sold it to you. He'd be more appreciative of your situation than any other person working there, after unpacking and repacking all those 360s.

    Good luck to you, man.
    LeHah, Jul 21, 2007
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  6. ChrisReid Super Soaker Collector / Administrator

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    Right, after getting so many truly defective units, it's pretty easy to say this was also a defective one that took a few hours to manifest itself. That could easily be what happened, and the bump just helped it along.
    ChrisReid, Jul 21, 2007
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  7. Manboy Captain

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    I did just that. Though initially I ran into a little problem as the guy that witnessed all those faulty units doesn't work weekends :rolleyes: - but I managed to sound convincing enough to the weekend manager. They ended up calling the weekday guy over the phone to confirm my story so it all worked out in the end. Lucky number 7 huh? :)

    I've rebuilt that shelf and I've warily put the 360 back up there. A possibly dumb move I know but it should hold, fingers crossed. Now all I need now is a decent set of speakers...

    Anyway cheers for the sympathy guys, and bring on Wednesday! :p
    Manboy, Jul 21, 2007
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    Wow. After reading all the problems people are having with their 360s, I feel really lucky that mine worked straight out of the box.


    Luckily I'm off work Wednesday so I look forward to getting my butt shot off by you guys. See you in space!
    Red Heartagram, Jul 21, 2007
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  9. Mekt-Hakkikt Mpanty's bane

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    Mekt-Hakkikt, Jul 23, 2007
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  10. Bandit LOAF Long Live the Confederation!

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    Just got the official press release - EA confirms 7/25.
    Bandit LOAF, Jul 23, 2007
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  11. Mekt-Hakkikt Mpanty's bane

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    Even better! :)
    Mekt-Hakkikt, Jul 23, 2007
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