xbox 360 version?

Steelers2006 · 02-17-2006, 06:21 PM

How can you tell which version of the xbox 360 you have? I was wanting to know if I have the version that has problems with the power supply or not. It has a date of December on it. Does this mean I have to be worried. I only had it plugged in for 4 or 5 hours and I smelled it burning so I immediately smelled it burning and unplugged it and haven't plugged it in since. Should it be ok? I bougt it on Ebay though but I got the extended warranty through Microsoft I just sent in the card last week (I won the auction two weeks ago and received the XBOX360 Last Tuesday sent the card Last Thursday with my Card Number). So what should I do and should I be concerned?
thanks

Aaron T. (EIC) · 02-17-2006, 11:14 PM

As far as I know, there aren't any versions that have problems. It's just a system by system basis. I wouldn't swear to that though.

Steelers2006 · 02-17-2006, 11:46 PM

should i worry about the burning smell or no?

Ryan H. · 02-18-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally posted by Steelers2006
should i worry about the burning smell or no?

If your 360 smells like it's burning, take that shit back, that's just common sense, dude.

Gabriel013 · 02-18-2006, 06:21 AM

Was it just plugged in or were you playing it for 4-5 hours? If you were playing and it's not properly ventilated then that could be part of the problem. I'd drop an email to Microsoft with the serial number and details of the problem. They should be able to advise you.

Lefty Grove · 02-18-2006, 08:06 AM

If you're positive it was the 360 making the burning smell, then just send it in. They are supposed to send you back a new one if something like that happens.

Steelers2006 · 02-18-2006, 08:09 AM

it was just plugged in. I was setting it up for xbox live and i smelled something burning. When I finished setting it up I had to leave to go somewhere so I unplugged it for fear something may happen and the smell went away when I unplugged it. What is microsoft's email address?

Lefty Grove · 02-18-2006, 10:10 AM

...gotta be more specific there.

Just check microsoft.com or xbox.com.

farfus · 02-18-2006, 11:42 AM

Friend, I dont buy stuff like that on Ebay. I like being able to go right back to a retailer when i have a prob with electronics. Although, that being said, i did buy my ps2 online through EBWorld three years ago after replacing my first. Generally i do Ebay for small items that i dont have much concern over. Thats advice you can really use in the future. For now, contact MS through the info they gave you and the generous help from the forumites...

Steelers2006 · 02-18-2006, 01:44 PM

what information they gave me? XBOX.COM doesn't have much infmation about contacting microsoft about problems with your xbox.

02-17-2006, 06:21 PM	#1
Steelers2006 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 15	xbox 360 version? How can you tell which version of the xbox 360 you have? I was wanting to know if I have the version that has problems with the power supply or not. It has a date of December on it. Does this mean I have to be worried. I only had it plugged in for 4 or 5 hours and I smelled it burning so I immediately smelled it burning and unplugged it and haven't plugged it in since. Should it be ok? I bougt it on Ebay though but I got the extended warranty through Microsoft I just sent in the card last week (I won the auction two weeks ago and received the XBOX360 Last Tuesday sent the card Last Thursday with my Card Number). So what should I do and should I be concerned? thanks

02-17-2006, 11:14 PM	#2
Aaron T. (EIC) Your New Honor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 559	As far as I know, there aren't any versions that have problems. It's just a system by system basis. I wouldn't swear to that though. __________________

02-18-2006, 06:21 AM	#5
Gabriel013 ArchAngel Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield, England PS3 Network ID: gabriel013 Xbox Live ID: Gabriel013 Posts: 6,807	Was it just plugged in or were you playing it for 4-5 hours? If you were playing and it's not properly ventilated then that could be part of the problem. I'd drop an email to Microsoft with the serial number and details of the problem. They should be able to advise you. __________________ \"...and he shall ascend from the fires of Hell...\" "everyone knows second hand squirrel kills." - Svosen 3 forum tokens

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02-17-2006, 11:46 PM	#3
Steelers2006 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 15	should i worry about the burning smell or no?

02-18-2006, 08:06 AM	#6
Lefty Grove Really a righty. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 859	If you're positive it was the 360 making the burning smell, then just send it in. They are supposed to send you back a new one if something like that happens.

02-18-2006, 08:09 AM	#7
Steelers2006 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 15	it was just plugged in. I was setting it up for xbox live and i smelled something burning. When I finished setting it up I had to leave to go somewhere so I unplugged it for fear something may happen and the smell went away when I unplugged it. What is microsoft's email address?

02-18-2006, 10:10 AM	#8
Lefty Grove Really a righty. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 859	...gotta be more specific there. Just check microsoft.com or xbox.com.

02-18-2006, 11:42 AM	#9
farfus Where the hell is his cane!? Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,045	Friend, I dont buy stuff like that on Ebay. I like being able to go right back to a retailer when i have a prob with electronics. Although, that being said, i did buy my ps2 online through EBWorld three years ago after replacing my first. Generally i do Ebay for small items that i dont have much concern over. Thats advice you can really use in the future. For now, contact MS through the info they gave you and the generous help from the forumites...

02-18-2006, 01:44 PM	#10
Steelers2006 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 15	what information they gave me? XBOX.COM doesn't have much infmation about contacting microsoft about problems with your xbox.