Yeah that is your problem the disc unreadable is something else, and microsoft will not own up to this being as much of a problem as the rrod when in reality most systems red ringed before they could get this. Usually the drive needs to be replaced so $75 is a relatively reasonable price for the repair but really you shouldn't have to pay for it but that's how it is. Honestly they didn't have to replace all the rrod's either but it was better then the heat they would take if they didn't

If you pay for the extended warranty it covers everything.

If you are relying on MS and their free 3 year extension to the base warranty then that is RRoD only.

If you bought the 2 year extended warranty for a launch console you should be good until November for general issues.

General warranty: 1 year standard + 2 years extended (11/05-11/08)
RROD: 3 years standard + 2 years extended (11/05-11/10)

IIRC, i purchased an extended warranty within the 1st year of having a launch console. when i check online, my warranty is valid through 10/09.

A fix that should help you, it helped me.

Load the game as usual.

At the title screen press the guide button and sign out of your profile then sign back in without ever leaving the game.

Your levels should be back at this point!!!

No Xbox Live on Kicker's day off makes baby Kicker cry.

Why do you kick babies? Are elves not a challenge anymore? Do you just kick baby elves?

i forgot about the downtime today. after thoroughly enjoying castle crashers over the weekend, i was going to look into alien hominid. i will try again tomorrow.

Well, you could jab a sharp stick into your eye repeatedly. It's not very good for your vision, but it's a reasonable facsimile of what playing Alien Hominid is like.

Is Xbox Live down today? I've been getting an error that my MTU settings are too low, when I've never experienced this before and I've been using the same setup for 4 years.

yes. MSFT sent everyone a message the other night reminding us.

Hmm, never got the message though since my system wasn't on to get it. You'd think they'd have it on the main page of Xbox Live's website or something too.

I don't know what you're talking about. I found Alien Hominid to be quite the enjoyable ride, and definitely worth the $10.

It was also shown on the main dashboard page for like the last week in the "ad" section.

Also if you are ever not sure just click on the main live support page and it will give you the status.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/?WT.svl=nav

Glad to hear that xbox live was down.. i was trying to log in all morning.. I was at work thinking that my router or my internet connection wern't working properly.. I didn't get no message either.

I'm assuming this is for the Fall update, no?

For the Fall update? Yes. Will result IN the Fall update? Nope.

I do not kick regular babies, unless they mean. And most of them are, so yes. But why was your question and because i can is your answer.

Elves have always presented a challenge. Some more challenging then others. But most of them just submit right away just to get it over with. Right before i kick em i always ask myself, "What would baby Jesus do?" I say it outloud to see the look on the elves faces. Its priceless. And that's what keeps me going.

Only when the situation presents itself.

I hope i have provided you with an indepth look in to the world of a professional elf kicker and if you would like to know more. Then pre-order my book: "How to Kick Elves: The Only Guide to Elf Kicking You'll Ever Need!" MRSP $999.99 but Amazon will be selling it for $666.66 on release day.


G'DAY!

Is Live back up? If so, what are the changes, if any?

Yes. Nothing you'll notice.

It was in preparation for the "New Xbox Experience" coming to you November 2008!!!

Am I the only one who is not exicted about Avatars? I've got a Wii and the whole Mii thing does nothing for me either. My kids like them but I think they just look gay. MS should be spending more time solving the fucking RROD issue than stupid avatars.

You're right! They do always look happy!

I agree with you I like everything I have heard so far about the changes except the avatars.