20 Nov 09 How To Fix An Xbox 360 Red Ring In 12 Minutes

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.

So Easy, A Caveman Could Do It

There’s no doubt that for the better part of its existence the Xbox 360 has been plagued by the dreaded “Red Ring of Death”.

In a perverse way, it’s the cancer of the 360 community– if you’ve been around long enough and you haven’t been impacted by it yourself, you at very least know someone who has.

In 2007, amid criticism for failing to best PlayStation’s three-year warranty and facing an inordinate number of complaints regarding hardware failures, Microsoft opted to extend the Xbox 360’s warranty.

While my Xbox 360 is no stranger to the Red Ring, I’ve always managed to keep it in check with a handy (and free) trick. Keep in mind that this trick is only a temporary fix and the lifespan of the repair will vary depending on any number of variables, including frequency of use, temperature of the unit, etc.

If you browsed around the Web, you probably noted that most first-hand accounts of this fix point out that you will probably have to repeat it every two to three weeks. While that may be true for most, I recently went 3+ months without an issue.

That said, it’s free, painfully simple and requires only a jacket or towel.

Enjoy the video.

Tags: Fix, Free, Red Ring, Red Ring of Death, Repair, Xbox 360

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08 Nov 09 Two Ceramic Chihuahuas And A Microphone

Hey, you two, get a room! The chihuahuas enjoy a kiss in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

I’m a dick. There, I said it.

Now that I’ve brought you up to speed we are free to get to this first of what I hope to be a few of my these videos.

The Backstory

I recently got married and my favorite uncle, often known for impressive, thoughtful and occasionally expensive gifts, went way outside the box.

What did he get us to help commemorate and celebrate the biggest day of our lives? A pair of ceramic chihuahua salt and pepper shakers. Well played, sir. Well played, indeed.

We all know that no ill will was implied by such a gift. Moreover, we have our doubts that he even knew what was in the box. However, that doesn’t mean we are going to let it go.