   xbox - can not read disk
  I have searched quite a few forums and the only 'solutions' I have found to this issue is 1) The disk is bad 2) my xbox 360 is bad. I just purchased a 360 today, and also purchased GTA 4. For some reason after a mission or two it will give me an error of can not read disk. It then prompts me to reboot the system and clean the disk. I have played a few other games without problems. However, Fallout 3 did lock up at one point, but a reboot solved this and I did not have another problem until I stopped playing.Most of the thread I have read are not helpful and usually say the system is the problem. Any suggestions... Do I need to take this system back. Try another disk?I would assume the first course of action is to try another disk. After this I would think taking the system back would be the next????Thanks for any suggestions, pointers to solutions written in plain english.   
  This happened to me too, and eventually the 360 red ringed. You should just get online and fill out the form to chuck it back. They'll  send you a new one.Jesse   ;  Well I have passed a few missions without problems so far. This problem was occurring after I saved it. I turned off auto save, and so far so good. We shall see.   ;  Take it back. It will only get progressively worse. Make sure you walk out with a new Jasper machine.   ;  Based off their method of system type identification I have a Falcon. Sense I purchased it yesterday I would imagine I could take it back and explain the problem and get a replacement. Does anyone have any experience in doing this? I purchased it at best buy.... The Pro system.;Quote:Original post by smcBased off their method of system type identification I have a Falcon. Sense I purchased it yesterday I would imagine I could take it back and explain the problem and get a replacement. Does anyone have any experience in doing this? I purchased it at best buy.... The Pro system.Take your falcon back immediately. If you read the whole article, you'll know why.This is the only reason I don't own one yet. I'm patiently waiting until the old supply chain sells out and the new units are more common.So far, reports from purchasers on the official xbox forums indicate that they are more common in arcade systems. So you might want to get an arcade unit, (indentify it first!), and make up the 100$ difference by buying an xbox live starter kit, which includes a 60gb hard drive and a headset.Link: How to find a Jasper.Good luck.   ;  Thanks. It crashed quite a few more times on me in the middle of a mission. I decided to try another game... Fallout 3. This time it just froze a few times. I made sure the console is well ventilated etc.... Same thing. I'll be taking it back tomorrow morning. I'll let you know if I find a Jasper.Edit: Just as a side note. BestBuy is running a promotion where you get a free 50 gift card if you buy a Pro or Elite console with any wireless controller. Not sure if this is a promotion handed down by MS to flush older systems.   ;Quote:Original post by smcThanks. It crashed quite a few more times on me in the middle of a mission. I decided to try another game... Fallout 3. This time it just froze a few times. I made sure the console is well ventilated etc.... Same thing. I'll be taking it back tomorrow morning. I'll let you know if I find a Jasper.I had the same issue; turned out the DVD drive was shot. I got mine back in 2 weeks, which was incredible for how many were being turned in at the time. I would have been more happy with the process if UPS didn't accidentally ship it to my neighbor's house with the USB flap torn off [rolleyes]In any case, best of luck!   ;Quote:Original post by smcEdit: Just as a side note. BestBuy is running a promotion where you get a free 50 gift card if you buy a Pro or Elite console with any wireless controller. Not sure if this is a promotion handed down by MS to flush older systems.I'm not sure that would make much of a differce.MS doesn't confirm there is any new versions of the XBox. Most employees at these places won't know the difference.All the old XBoxes will still have to be serviced all the same, no matter when they are bought.;  Thanks for all the replies, and a special thanks to Daaark.I took it back to best buy. Following the guide I covertly looked at the units through the opening on the box to identify the power usage. Of the 4 Pro units I looked at (scattered throughout the store) I did not find any with the new power supply. However, these were new units: Lot # 0844X. I then checked out 1 Elite unit and it was the same as the pros. All of the Arcade units I checked had the information noted in Daaark's link. I then made sure by checking the window, and at last it stated 12.1A ... 1A. After booting I noticed it does have the 256MB of Flash. Here is where I feel like a total neewb... which I am (I have been using the origional X-Box sense it's release).GTA 4 Still has the same problem. I did not upgrade the pro system. I am upgrading the new system right now, and will install GTA to the HD to see if that clears up the issue. In any case I have the the latest power friendlier version xbox minus a HDMI cable (I did purchase the live starter pack with the HD which comes out to the same price as the pro).Closing: I did not realize these system had such issues. I guess I should have done my homework before I went to the store... this was an impulse buy that was brought about by the amount of best buy gift certificates I had.Thanks again...   