yeah xbox is garbabe...so is the gamecube...stick to ps2...i heard there coming with PSX the newest graphics that are mad tight....and that small compatible ps2 gameboy thign is comign out to...i dont remember what its called but i seen pics..mad tight yo...anyways...if i was u i wouldnt even open the shit...once u open it u lose ur lifetime warranty...take it to a ps2 sony company around u...or just be like me....go to the store u bought it and say..I bought this shit and it dont work no more! i want a new one! or if u were me actually....then id ask my buddy at best buy just to give me one for free. he always does that...i got more ideas also..but if u do open it...just blow the fan out get a cloth or shit...get static off....make sure ur not wearing any shirts that just got dry...Cuz of static...further more....this should help u out...hoping it does