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I finally recieved the Xbox I bought off eBay today - and I must say, it's a damn sight smaller than what I was led to believe!
I've got a handful of games (also from eBay) which I'm dying to get into, but with the exception of GTA Vice City, my console seems unable to read any of the other discs. Shenmue II, GTA 3, Jet Set Radio/SEGA GT...
Okay, so the seller pointed out before hand that there was some kind of problem with the lens, perhaps, as it wouldn't read discs unless they were in top condition. Being a used console, £50 with 3 games, you've got to expect a problem here and there, anyway.
So, I'm left with the situation of not knowing what exactly I can do about this.
I've seen Xbox lens-cleaning disc kits available on eBay (99p +£1.50 p&p), but are they really any good? Will they do the job?
After a quick search on Google, I noted that it could be more to do with the mis-alignment of the laser, or something, and that the way to tackle this would be to open up the console, invalidate the warranty, bla bla bla. Unless, of course, I pay over the odds to have it 'serviced'... Not that I know of anywhere that services consoles anyway.
I don't anyone, who has an Xbox, to have had a problem come along quite like this one. If any of you have been here yourselves, I'd really appreciate your advice. Likewise, those of you who haven't, but are perhaps more educated in dealing with these sorts of things...
Thanks anyway. :)
(Hope someone can HELP!)
I've got a handful of games (also from eBay) which I'm dying to get into, but with the exception of GTA Vice City, my console seems unable to read any of the other discs. Shenmue II, GTA 3, Jet Set Radio/SEGA GT...
Okay, so the seller pointed out before hand that there was some kind of problem with the lens, perhaps, as it wouldn't read discs unless they were in top condition. Being a used console, £50 with 3 games, you've got to expect a problem here and there, anyway.
So, I'm left with the situation of not knowing what exactly I can do about this.
I've seen Xbox lens-cleaning disc kits available on eBay (99p +£1.50 p&p), but are they really any good? Will they do the job?
After a quick search on Google, I noted that it could be more to do with the mis-alignment of the laser, or something, and that the way to tackle this would be to open up the console, invalidate the warranty, bla bla bla. Unless, of course, I pay over the odds to have it 'serviced'... Not that I know of anywhere that services consoles anyway.
I don't anyone, who has an Xbox, to have had a problem come along quite like this one. If any of you have been here yourselves, I'd really appreciate your advice. Likewise, those of you who haven't, but are perhaps more educated in dealing with these sorts of things...
Thanks anyway. :)
(Hope someone can HELP!)
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You can do a Buy it now for only £19.99, then the £5.50 p&p
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Actually, Phillips ones are the crappers to have but either way if they all have the updated drivers and such it doesn't matter at all.
Ebay, new DVD drive, easiest way. You may have a legendarily crap Thomson drive, whereas the Phillips/Samsung ones are the nuts to have.
I fitted mine myself and i'm a total reject at DIY.
Cost £50 about 8 months ago.
I fitted mine myself and i'm a total reject at DIY.
Cost £50 about 8 months ago.
I finally recieved the Xbox I bought off eBay today - and I must say, it's a damn sight smaller than what I was led to believe!
I've got a handful of games (also from eBay) which I'm dying to get into, but with the exception of GTA Vice City, my console seems unable to read any of the other discs. Shenmue II, GTA 3, Jet Set Radio/SEGA GT...
Okay, so the seller pointed out before hand that there was some kind of problem with the lens, perhaps, as it wouldn't read discs unless they were in top condition. Being a used console, £50 with 3 games, you've got to expect a problem here and there, anyway.
So, I'm left with the situation of not knowing what exactly I can do about this.
I've seen Xbox lens-cleaning disc kits available on eBay (99p +£1.50 p&p), but are they really any good? Will they do the job?
After a quick search on Google, I noted that it could be more to do with the mis-alignment of the laser, or something, and that the way to tackle this would be to open up the console, invalidate the warranty, bla bla bla. Unless, of course, I pay over the odds to have it 'serviced'... Not that I know of anywhere that services consoles anyway.
I don't anyone, who has an Xbox, to have had a problem come along quite like this one. If any of you have been here yourselves, I'd really appreciate your advice. Likewise, those of you who haven't, but are perhaps more educated in dealing with these sorts of things...
Thanks anyway. :)
(Hope someone can HELP!)
I've got a handful of games (also from eBay) which I'm dying to get into, but with the exception of GTA Vice City, my console seems unable to read any of the other discs. Shenmue II, GTA 3, Jet Set Radio/SEGA GT...
Okay, so the seller pointed out before hand that there was some kind of problem with the lens, perhaps, as it wouldn't read discs unless they were in top condition. Being a used console, £50 with 3 games, you've got to expect a problem here and there, anyway.
So, I'm left with the situation of not knowing what exactly I can do about this.
I've seen Xbox lens-cleaning disc kits available on eBay (99p +£1.50 p&p), but are they really any good? Will they do the job?
After a quick search on Google, I noted that it could be more to do with the mis-alignment of the laser, or something, and that the way to tackle this would be to open up the console, invalidate the warranty, bla bla bla. Unless, of course, I pay over the odds to have it 'serviced'... Not that I know of anywhere that services consoles anyway.
I don't anyone, who has an Xbox, to have had a problem come along quite like this one. If any of you have been here yourselves, I'd really appreciate your advice. Likewise, those of you who haven't, but are perhaps more educated in dealing with these sorts of things...
Thanks anyway. :)
(Hope someone can HELP!)
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