when I insert a game an error screen tells me to clean the disc, at first this worked and now it does'nt. now it does'nt even go to the error screen..it just goes to one of the menu option screens. It still plays cds and dvds....and i've tried cleaning the lens....?!?!?!???
2006-06-08 09:04:57 · 19 answers · asked by hidoug 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
If it still plays CDs/DVDs, then the problem isn't the lens. It sounds like there is some internal software (or hardware) glitch in the "games" part of the system. This is likely fixable, but the cost of repairing it will not be much less than buying a new one. If it is a really early Xbox, there was a recall on some of them for bad dvd drives...i'd go to Microsoft's Xbox site and look into that. Otherwise, with the 360 system out now, the original Xbox system should be getting cheaper. I'd consider buying a new or refurbished unit. Hope this info helped a little.
2006-06-08 09:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by answerman63 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeez - i hate that abut the x-boxes. 2 options:
1 - See if you can get the DVD drive changed. Hopefully that'll just make life easier.
2 - My brother had the same problem with his x-box - so he just dumped it and got an X360. Makes like a hell of a lot more fun.
But do visit the x-box official website. The first lot of x-boxes (i think with the Thomson drives) were faulty and Microsoft will give you a free replacement (of the drive).
Good luck man!
2006-06-08 09:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by Arachnid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Video gaming systems don't last too long. They give problems after about 2 years of use. So i suggest you either get a new console or upgrade to a 360. I think prices go down in July, so wait a bit. :)
2006-06-08 09:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by R man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to tell you this dude, but sadly.... your Xbox is on its way to Game Console heaven. I kept getting that error with my Xbox and it finally needed to get fixed. Something having to do with the lens not being aligned or something.
2006-06-08 09:07:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, same thing happened to my friends x-box but thats okay thats just all the more reason to get a 360 right
well good luck with that!
2006-06-08 09:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm.. Have you ever considered the fact that it's that disc? Have you tried a different game. I think you should. If not call 1-800-4myxbox.
2006-06-08 09:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's dead. I hope you got the warranty because the exact same thing happens to all my xbox's. I'm on my fifth. They just wear out I guess
2006-06-08 09:10:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, its probably gone. Don't upgrade to 360, the graphics according to my uncle is no differant from xbox, and they overheat.
THERE IS STILL SOME LIFE IN THE BLACK BOX YOU 360 LUBBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-09 01:42:51 · answer #8 · answered by Foster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring it in to get it checked out. It is probably almost dead if you've had it for a long time
2006-06-08 09:06:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
time to upgrade to the 360 =)
2006-06-08 09:06:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋