360 Warranty

maximumzero

So I picked up an open boxed 360 for $30 from an un-named retailer today and I'm wondering.

If it RROD's how would the warranty work? Failing that, how much does warranty repair cost? I figure at $30 even if I have to pay to get it fixed it's no big deal plus I would get my warranty renewed.

HarshLanguage

maximumzero wrote: »

So I picked up an open boxed 360 for $30 from an un-named retailer today and I'm wondering.

If it RROD's how would the warranty work? Failing that, how much does warranty repair cost? I figure at $30 even if I have to pay to get it fixed it's no big deal plus I would get my warranty renewed.

A 360 for $30? What, did the "open box" fall off the back of a truck?

If you got a retail receipt, indicating a new-unit sale, then you'd have the regular warranty. That's the way "open box" stuff works at big-box stores. I don't think you're talking about that sort of open box, though. I think out-of-warranty MS repairs are generally around $100, but I could be wrong.

maximumzero

HarshLanguage wrote: »

maximumzero wrote: »

So I picked up an open boxed 360 for $30 from an un-named retailer today and I'm wondering.

If it RROD's how would the warranty work? Failing that, how much does warranty repair cost? I figure at $30 even if I have to pay to get it fixed it's no big deal plus I would get my warranty renewed.

A 360 for $30? What, did the "open box" fall off the back of a truck?

If you got a retail receipt, indicating a new-unit sale, then you'd have the regular warranty. That's the way "open box" stuff works at big-box stores. I don't think you're talking about that sort of open box, though. I think out-of-warranty MS repairs are generally around $100, but I could be wrong.

Sort of. My receipt doesn't say XBox 360. It was sold as a store fixture.

Deusfaux

then thats part of the price you pay I guess.

Or else go back and get some better sort of proof of purchase you could show Microsoft to indicate a warranty.

maximumzero

Deusfaux wrote: »

then thats part of the price you pay I guess.

Or else go back and get some better sort of proof of purchase you could show Microsoft to indicate a warranty.

What about the 'ol "It was a gift." fallback.

HarshLanguage

maximumzero wrote: »

Deusfaux wrote: »

then thats part of the price you pay I guess.

Or else go back and get some better sort of proof of purchase you could show Microsoft to indicate a warranty.

What about the 'ol "It was a gift." fallback.

You can try. What's the manufacture date on the console?

maximumzero

It's recent. It has a HDMI port on it and it had the sticker for the two free games.

Deusfaux

it's a gift wouldnt really work with most people I'd guess. Not in a world with gift receipts and such.


And ebay - purchase a broken unit on there and claim "gift" ??? They wouldnt want people doing that.

NailbunnyPD

I think in this case the manufacture date would imply the warranty is still effective. Try to register it on the xbox website. It should then show you a warranty status.

http://service.xbox.com

Daedalus

If it's the Zephyr model with HDMI, it probably won't RRoD anyway, but yeah, register it at that site and see if it works.

maximumzero

Well,

Device Information
Device: Xbox360 Hardware
Serial Number: 609367473###
Warranty Status: In Warranty
Repair Status: No pending repair

Looks good. Says warranty expires 11/18/08, so that's when the original purchase date must have been.

urahonky

Nice catch maximumzero! $30 is a steal!

maximumzero

I love my manager. The store's going out of business so he made alot of the guys tonight good deals on stuff. One dude picked up some old 2G nanos at $25 each.

urahonky

maximumzero wrote: »

I love my manager. The store's going out of business so he made alot of the guys tonight good deals on stuff. One dude picked up some old 2G nanos at $25 each.

Haha, sweet. If you get online be sure to add me to your XBL friends list.

Shady3011

In case of RRoD, you have 3 year warranty for that if it ever happens.

Turkey

All unmodded 360s have warranty until at least November.

maximumzero

urahonky wrote: »

maximumzero wrote: »

I love my manager. The store's going out of business so he made alot of the guys tonight good deals on stuff. One dude picked up some old 2G nanos at $25 each.

Haha, sweet. If you get online be sure to add me to your XBL friends list.

Will do as soon as I finish ripping my JSR soundtrack into the 360.

HarshLanguage

Well, that's a sweet deal maximumzero. Newish-model 360 + warranty for $30. And it was legal! :P

Oh, and if you're curious about how new a model it is, look at the lot number, team code, and power supply wattage rating. Higher lot (740+), team FDOU, and 175W are the signs of a Falcon model (new lower-power CPU).

maximumzero

HarshLanguage wrote: »

Well, that's a sweet deal maximumzero. Newish-model 360 + warranty for $30. And it was legal! :P

Oh, and if you're curious about how new a model it is, look at the lot number, team code, and power supply wattage rating. Higher lot (740+), team FDOU, and 175W are the signs of a Falcon model (new lower-power CPU).

Where would I find said numbers?

greeble

Doesn't sound too legal, but I am extremely jealous. Let us know if you find any other $30 current gen consoles. :P

HarshLanguage

maximumzero wrote: »

HarshLanguage wrote: »

Well, that's a sweet deal maximumzero. Newish-model 360 + warranty for $30. And it was legal! :P

Oh, and if you're curious about how new a model it is, look at the lot number, team code, and power supply wattage rating. Higher lot (740+), team FDOU, and 175W are the signs of a Falcon model (new lower-power CPU).

Where would I find said numbers?

On the sticker on the console that has the serial number and stuff on it.