Were you moving the console, or was it moving involuntarily like from an earthquake, or really bad washer causing it to vibrate? I've never had any games scratched, but pretty much any disc reader, be it video game console, or PC can scratch a disc if it's being moved during use, even slightly.
I hear the stupidest stuff about that like how if you put the console horizontal it scratches disks when truth is putting it upright both deceases airflow and it can more easily can tip over. I don't know why people don't get why if you bump your console it can scratch the disks. I then have to preach to them the benefits of installing your games. Gets kinda annoying.
My first Xbox straight died, just stopped turning on entirely, one day after the warranty expired. My second one died two months after the warranty expired. These were both the crap models. They had both also scratched numerous games. My new slim model has worked fine for almost two years now, with the only problem being it scratched a game, but only once, compared to the 2-3 each the other ones killed. I would suggest you get a slim.
You would be amazed how long things last when you take care of them and handle them the way they were designed to be handled.
Were you moving the console, or was it moving involuntarily like from an earthquake, or really bad washer causing it to vibrate? I've never had any games scratched, but pretty much any disc reader, be it video game console, or PC can scratch a disc if it's being moved during use, even slightly.
No, My washer and dryer are downstairs, and I live in Northern PA, we do not get earthquakes often. The console has never to my knowledge been bumped, and sits upright in an entertainment center below my TV.
I hear the stupidest stuff about that like how if you put the console horizontal it scratches disks when truth is putting it upright both deceases airflow and it can more easily can tip over. I don't know why people don't get why if you bump your console it can scratch the disks. I then have to preach to them the benefits of installing your games. Gets kinda annoying.
You would be amazed how long things last when you take care of them and handle them the way they were designed to be handled.
Preaching to the choir, I never said I didn't have those games installed.
I have currently a Gamecube, N64, Xbox (1), PS1, NES, and SNES, all with at least 15 games in perfect condition, so I think I know how to take care of electronics. I've done everything right here. All of my Xbox 360s were in an upright, yet stable position below the TV, with plenty of room for airflow. When the disks were scratched I did not witness any movement, simply heard a horrible noise, like a chainsaw tearing through my Xbox 360. Please, do not make assumptions, you may know what you're doing, but so do I.
I have currently a Gamecube, N64, Xbox (1), PS1, NES, and SNES, all with at least 15 games in perfect condition, so I think I know how to take care of electronics. I've done everything right here. All of my Xbox 360s were in an upright, yet stable position below the TV, with plenty of room for airflow. When the disks were scratched I did not witness any movement, simply heard a horrible noise, like a chainsaw tearing through my Xbox 360. Please, do not make assumptions, you may know what you're doing, but so do I.
Iv'e dealt with all of those too. Also, I wasn't talking specifically about you. I was talking more about everybody else and how to solve COMMON problems. You my sir, just seem to have the worst luck of anybody with the Xbox 360. Why would I assume you are different from all the others? I can make assumptions if I want to.
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I hear the stupidest stuff about that like how if you put the console horizontal it scratches disks when truth is putting it upright both deceases airflow and it can more easily can tip over. I don't know why people don't get why if you bump your console it can scratch the disks. I then have to preach to them the benefits of installing your games. Gets kinda annoying.
You would be amazed how long things last when you take care of them and handle them the way they were designed to be handled.
No, My washer and dryer are downstairs, and I live in Northern PA, we do not get earthquakes often. The console has never to my knowledge been bumped, and sits upright in an entertainment center below my TV.
Preaching to the choir, I never said I didn't have those games installed.
I have currently a Gamecube, N64, Xbox (1), PS1, NES, and SNES, all with at least 15 games in perfect condition, so I think I know how to take care of electronics. I've done everything right here. All of my Xbox 360s were in an upright, yet stable position below the TV, with plenty of room for airflow. When the disks were scratched I did not witness any movement, simply heard a horrible noise, like a chainsaw tearing through my Xbox 360. Please, do not make assumptions, you may know what you're doing, but so do I.
Iv'e dealt with all of those too. Also, I wasn't talking specifically about you. I was talking more about everybody else and how to solve COMMON problems. You my sir, just seem to have the worst luck of anybody with the Xbox 360. Why would I assume you are different from all the others? I can make assumptions if I want to.