Concerning Microsofts 3 year Xbox 360 warranty

[Motoman]

Well, my situation unfolds like so:
I'm in the market to purchase an Xbox 360, the Premium specifically, but being the cheap person I am , I'm looking for a adequate deal on ebay, during my search I began to wonder, "If I purchase a 360 on Ebay and the 3 rings of doom appear, do I need a validation of purchase, such as a receipt, in order for Microsoft to fix it? Or do I just have to register the 360 on the appropriate website?"

Any insight is appreciated.

[Black Six]

All you need is a valid 360 serial number. My Xbox died and that's all they asked for in regards to the 360. They'll also offer to register it to you if you so desire.

[Motoman]

One more question comes to mind concerning my purchase of an Xbox 360, when buying the Premium model should I be concerned on whether or not it contains an HDMI port or not, or is the difference in visual performance between an HD component signal and HDMI signal so minute that I need not worry. I'm definetly looking forward to some Bioshock.

Any input is appreciated.

[specter539]

i was curios, because i saw a lot on a website for 3 xbox 360s for 50 bucks each. They were returns to a video game store after the customer bought them so they are probably screwy. I was wondering how difficult it would be to return them.

[THON]

I'd heavily advise against buying a regular 360, especially on eBay. I have a friend who had to deal with the dreaded ring of light the first day of summer. Sent it in and got it back in about 2 months. Claimed to be brand new. The problem happens again within the next hour. Unfortunately hes gonna go the whole summer without any games now which is a bummer. I'd recommend pinching your pennies and getting an elite.

[HotDog-Cart]

I say buy one man. I have a used ebay 360, works amazingly.

[hyghwayman]

Well, my situation unfolds like so:
I'm in the market to purchase an Xbox 360, the Premium specifically, but being the cheap person I am , I'm looking for a adequate deal on ebay, during my search I began to wonder, "If I purchase a 360 on Ebay and the 3 rings of doom appear, do I need a validation of purchase, such as a receipt, in order for Microsoft to fix it? Or do I just have to register the 360 on the appropriate website?"

Any insight is appreciated.

Remember, you get what you pay for. That being said, if you buy a 360 off of Ebay that has been opened or modded then you are screwed. No free repair/XBL for you.

Just something to think about!

[NexusOne]

Hmm, what if someone else (the previous owner) has already registered the serial number?

[totokan]

I bought a broken 360 rro' doom the day I found out about free repairs. 200 dollars with shipping, came with all the premium stuff -HDD, but 3rings o death. So, I mailed it back to them and it's coming back by friday. Saved my 200 dollars (well, 150 now).