should i replace my xbox360 with a core? (E74)

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hey guys Xbox360 gone to heaven.
Graphical corruption and now alls i get is 1 red ring and an E74 error code.
Tried different cables ect but no joy.

It's a premium console so with the graphics corruption the hard drive is probably ok right? So i was thinking, may as well buy a CORE to replace it as i have all the extra's, ie- hard drive,wirless pad ect.

what do you think ?


ps- was a launch console.
 
The difference between a PREMIUM console and a CORE console consists of 3 things

1. 20GB Hard Drive
2. Silver cd drive cover
3. Wireless controller

Just buy the core and drop your HD on :D
 
When my premium broke i just got a core

Only things extra in premium are HDD, Headset, Wireless Controller and Chrome Finish, all of which you already have.
 
cheers guys i shall just buy a core.

I now have a bigger problem.

I have 3 Wheely bins. Green/Black/Grey.

which one should i dump it in ?


PS- hope your proud of yourself bill gates yeh rich geek.
 
I got a core when my premium died too.

Got it with Viva Pinata, Fuzion Freenzy 2 and a memory card for 200 notes.
 
movingtables said:
cheers guys i shall just buy a core.

I now have a bigger problem.

I have 3 Wheely bins. Green/Black/Grey.

which one should i dump it in ?


PS- hope your proud of yourself bill gates yeh rich geek.
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You could always try putting it up on an auction site for spares?
 
Put it in the black bin.

I think the core with its non-chrome drive looks prettier than the premium anyway :p Tis a shame you had to buy another one, the failure rate of 360s are shocking! :eek:
 
Remember that when you swap consoles, all your XBLA content won't work without a connection to LIVE!

The XBLA content licences are tied to the 360 console that it was originally downloaded to. When you swap consoles the content will only work with a LIVE! connection, without a connection they will only operate in demo mode.

I think you can get Microsoft to reset the licences by calling the Xbox Support line.
 
hi guys sorry to keep waffling on but i have reserved a CORE system for store pick up tommorow from an un-named high street catalog store.

obviously i can't mention the store name but we all know which one.
I noticed they do 3 years cover for £29.99
Which seems rather good really. anyone know if this warrently is a good one or a con?
 
Zico said:
Remember that when you swap consoles, all your XBLA content won't work without a connection to LIVE!

The XBLA content licences are tied to the 360 console that it was originally downloaded to. When you swap consoles the content will only work with a LIVE! connection, without a connection they will only operate in demo mode.

I think you can get Microsoft to reset the licences by calling the Xbox Support line.
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thanks Zico but i dont have any arcade live games. ;)
 
movingtables said:
hi guys sorry to keep waffling on but i have reserved a CORE system for store pick up tommorow from an un-named high street catalog store.

obviously i can't mention the store name but we all know which one.
I noticed they do 3 years cover for £29.99
Which seems rather good really. anyone know if this warrently is a good one or a con?
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MS do their warranty for 40 quid.
TBH i would go with MS' as it would be less hassle imo.
 
movingtables said:
cheers guys i shall just buy a core.

I now have a bigger problem.

I have 3 Wheely bins. Green/Black/Grey.

which one should i dump it in ?


PS- hope your proud of yourself bill gates yeh rich geek.
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Id have it to mess about with if your just gonna bin it :D pay postage and that!
 
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cyclopopcicle said:
do you have a direct link to this warranty? as i cant seem to find it
cheers
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i have copied an pasted the warrenty info. cant do a link gives store details.

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£29.99 for 3 years cover...

Covers breakdown of your item (inclusive of the one year manufacturer's guarantee)

Includes accidental damage cover for up to 1 year from the date of purchase (excluding cosmetic damage)

If it breaks, we'll repair it or if it can't be repaired we'll provide (bleep)vouchers for the price you originally paid.

Quick and easy claims process - just ring the claims line, as detailed in your policy document.

Can be purchased by anyone over 18 years old for domestic use.

Cover starts immediately, you have up to 45 days to change your mind and receive a full refund provided no claim has been made. You can cancel your policy any time after 45 days and receive a pro-rata refund by contacting Allianz Cornhill.

Refer to the terms and conditions available on-line or in the in-store leaflet to understand where exclusions and restrictions apply. For in-store purchases your receipt and leaflet form your certificate of insurance and for on-line or Argos Direct purchases, you will be sent your Certificate of Insurance direct within 2-4 weeks of purchase.


anyone who would like to comment on this warrenty please do ;)


EDIT: just dug up some extra info on the cover:

QUOTE: Generally, we pay the repairers for parts and labour, so you have no bills to pay, however in some cases the customer will be required to pay and then claim back for money paid out.

i shall be giving that a miss then.
 
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I replaced my broken premium with a core. I swapped the sides for the metallic ones, and swapped the drive cover for the chrome onr (i still have a white eject button, which i'll swap when the warranty runs out). It looks okay.
 
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