So maybe you’re one of those people who don’t want to spend $140 to have Microsoft repair your broken console. I don’t blame you. If you’re planning on buying an Xbox 360 3 red lights fix guide, this article is about 4 things you should know before you spend a dime.

1 – Don’t Just Buy Any Guide

Gamers are an impatient bunch. We hate waiting for load times, much less, waiting 4-6 weeks for Microsoft to “fix” our Xbox consoles. We’re also easy to fool when it comes to Xbox 360 repair guides.

So the first thing you need to do is read some reviews on the different guides, before you buy anything. Know what you’re buying before you spend money online.

2 – Videos

The next thing you need to make sure you get in your 3 red lights fix guide is online videos. Sure, it MIGHT be possible to fix your Xbox 360 with just pictures and words, but why should it be any more complicated than it has to?

Make sure you get a guide with good quality step-by-step videos if you plan on fixing your Xbox 360 yourself.

3 – Money Back Guarantee

Believe it or not, some Xbox 360 3 lights fix guides actually offer money back guarantees. Now this isn’t saying that the guide won’t work, but it does give you the confidence that in case you feel like you have gotten yourself in way over your head with this whole “self repair” gig, you can get your money back.

4 – Online Support

Finally, look for a 3 lights fix guide that offers some sort of technical support, whether it is through forums, email, phone, or instant chat.

I found this to be really important when I fixed my first Xbox 360. It made me feel ok that just in case my Xbox 360 was different from the “norm”, that someone would be there to help me get my Xbox 360 console back up and running.

This is a guide I made for all those suffering with the “ring of death” on their xbox (3 flashing lights) or “e” Error example e74, or one red light. Fixing the Rod red ring of death. Broken Xbox 360.

This is a quick video blog detailing how to fix a seemingly broken Xbox 360. I don’t know how it works, but it does, and it saved my Xbox 360. It may seem like it’s fake, but trust me, this is not a joke. This really works. Check out my thoughts on games and issues surrounding the gaming industry at www.themindofgame.com