... temperature conditions in the summer, temporarily covered vent openings etc. can result in the console heating up to the point where it will shut itself down.

Microsoft has confirmed another source of problems, an intercooler unit that presumably uses too much power and can also result in errors. This would be one of the situations you would not be able to fix yourself, unless you have extensive knowledge of electronics and the proper tools for the job.

The most common source of the XBOX 360 three red lights error however is the loosening of soldering points due to the heating up of the mainboard, which causes it to flex. Modern (lead-free) tin-solder is rather unflexible and therefore tends to break rather easily. If the console heats up frequently to high temperature, such as during extended gaming sessions, soldering points can break resulting in the interrupti...more

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...The Xbox 360 is promising to be a phenomenal console. But despite all the bells and whistles and an improved game selection, it may still have an achilles heel that keeps it from grabbing new buyers from Playstation.

Not only will the slick Xbox 360 design build on the grean and black of the original, you will be able to snap on customizable face plates for your own look. In answer to the dismay ov...more

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...larged titling angle of the joystick will ensure better manipulation and wider range of motion. The force feedback vibration has been done away with, fearing the vibration might interfere with certain games that use the motion sensor.

The controller will be wireless comparable to the XBOX 360 controller. The wireless controller will operate with a Bluetooth 2.0 EDR that can transmit data at the rate of up to 3.0Mbps.

The Playstation Portable will be able to connect to the new console. The PSP can function as a remote control or as an extra controller for the Playstation 3.

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...f the field and also contain previews, trailers, and codes which many game fans will enjoy as an added bonus.

Gamers will be eager to choose from titles both new and old and also from consoles such as XBOX, PS2, and PSP. Not only are the major game consoles included within these plans, but older systems as well including Nintendo, Sega, and Gameboy Advanced These rental plans generally range from $12.95 to $24.95 a month depending on how many games you would like to rent at a time.

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