PDZ freezing, is it normal?

RichL · 26 Jan 2006 at 10:57

Is it normal for PDZ to freeze up occasionally?

I've had no problems with my 360 since launch day, but in the last week I have been playing PDZ more and I've had it freeze three times (no red lights on the 360). Considering I've played PGR3 for up to 4 hours with no overheating problems I'm wondering if it's just bad code? If not RMA time for the 360...

RichL · 26 Jan 2006 at 11:22

Yeah, mine is locking up sometimes during actual gameplay (twice on level 9 single player, once on the desert mp map on live). It just freezes and I have to reset the 360. Might give it an extended play tonight and RMA the 360 if it happens again (nothing wrong with the disc). Bought the 360 from game.net, think I can get a new one off game or do I have to get a repair off MS?

RichL · 26 Jan 2006 at 11:56

~J~ said:
Don't know the answer, but if you do get one, I'd really appreciate you letting me know too as my PGR3 is getting a bit worn and I'd love to know how to get a replacement as I got it from the same place as you.

Sorry, I meant getting a replacement/repair for my 360. I don't think there is anything wrong with the pdz disc.

RichL · 26 Jan 2006 at 13:10

Crashing on pressing the guide button then exiting to dash is a common problem from what I've read: in particular from game main menus or when games are loading. This problem should be fixed in the update.

RichL · 26 Jan 2006 at 14:04

So if MS replace your 360 do they send a brand new unit or a refurb? I wouldn't be happy having a refurb on a machine less than 2 months old.

RichL · 26 Jan 2006 at 14:39

kidloco said:
My PDZ also crashes radomly. its not overheating and no other light come up when it hangs so im guessing its just bad code.

I think it might be the game too, I'm leaving my 360 viewing PGR3 Gotham TV all day to see if it is overheating.

RichL · 26 Jan 2006 at 15:19

kidloco said:
i know mine defo isnt overheating, its in a cool room, on a well ventalted glass shelf, loads of room all around. I can leave PGR3 on all day not a problem. even my power pack doesnt get hot.

Mine is in a cool room and very well ventilated but I still think it could be overheating internally. All it takes is for the CPU or GPU heatsink to be in poor contact and the temps could soar.

RichL · 26 Jan 2006 at 22:04

Just played pdz single player for just over an hour and it has frozen again. I'll have to get a new 360 off game.net or MS now...
Do MS sending out refurbs or new units as replacements?

RichL · 27 Jan 2006 at 13:28

I'm getting a new one from my local game store now. I'm sure its overheating as it crashes everytime I play pdz for 1 hour and then within minutes each time I restart it.