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1. The Xbox Slim RROD
The Xbox 360 Slim is the popular new version of the classic Xbox 360 games console, with a number
of new features. Among the many upgrades there are new ports, like one for the Kinect, new design
features, faster processer and much more. However, one question on long-time Xbox gamers’ lips is
whether it’ll solve the issue known as the “Red Ring of Death”.
What is the RROD?
The RRoD is a problem with certain generations of the Xbox 360. When it happens, three of the four
quadrants light up, which means that there has been a general hardware failure, and you console
will need to be fixed.
The lights do this to let you know something is wrong. You may start experiencing crashes or
shutdowns before you get the RROD. Regrettably, many gamers have to send their consoles to
Microsoft to get it fixed.
What About the Xbox 360 Slim?
Technically, there is no Red Ring of Death in the new slim console. This is because Microsoft has
changed the way in which errors are now reported. Instead of red lights, there is now a red flash on
the on button when you get an error.
Like all machines, the Xbox Slim is not fail proof. The error rate is down compared to the older
console generations.
Reasons why the failure rate is now a lot lower is due to the fact that overheating is not so much of
an issue as it once was (with better fan systems), and that the new error system shuts down the
console during critical times, preventing damage from occurring.
Should This Influence Your Decision As to Which Console to Buy?
The Yellow Light of Death on the PS3 is a frequently used comparison point. The failure rates of the
Playstation were known to be lower, but with the newest Xbox release, they are now more even in
that respect.
Like any device, the Xbox Slim can fail! But the Xbox Slim has a warranty, like other consoles, to
make sure you can game in peace!