How To Choose The Right Xbox 360 Repair Facility

By Christian Miller

Once you realize your Xbox is out of commission, you quickly consider your repair options. You can ship it off to Microsoft for repairs, but you'll pay as much as $150 + shipping costs if your 3-year RROD warranty has expired. You'll also wait a good six weeks before getting your precious Xbox 360 back, which is most likely out of the question for a true Xbox gamer. So what next? Well, go with what you know. You want the repair done fast, and you don't want to pay and arm and a leg for it.

The first thing you will need to do when your Xbox 360 dies is seek out a local game system repair shop. Thing is, everyone and their brother claims to have what it takes to fix your game console, no matter if they are qualified to do so or not. To help you find a reliable Xbox 360 repair service, make sure you keep the following points in mind.

Locating a trustworthy and reliable Xbox 360 repair shop needs to be your main concern. It does you no good to choose a cheap repair deal only to have your Xbox returned to you missing pieces or in poor working order. Remember, you want it done affordably, but you need for it to be done right. Choose incorrectly and you'll have wasted both time and money.

Finding a good repair shop isn't impossible, it just takes some planning. Check out high traffic and trusted websites and discussion boards that talk about Xbox repair, or consult your local Google or Yahoo directories to see whether there is a reputable repair facility nearby. Don't forget as you interview repair shops to ask how long each one has been in the business. Newer locations can pose additional risk over shops that have been doing repairs for some length of time.

The rubber will meet the road for you when you determine the price you're willing to pay to have your Xbox 360 repaired. Remember, you're opting for a fast repair job that can get you back up and gaming fast. So, though you may pay less than the $150 Microsoft will charge you, you will probably still pay around or just under $100. Hey, convenience costs. Just ask around to see which shop costs what and select one that works for you.

Local Xbox 360 repair shops are a great option for people in need of speedy Xbox repairs. The main benefits of local repair shops are that they speed up the otherwise six week wait time Microsoft would force you to endure, and they often repair Xbox systems for less than Microsoft would charge. However, you really need focus on is the speed of your repair. Be sure to locate an Xbox repair shop that can fix and return your game unit to you promptly. Don't be afraid to ask different services how long it will take to fix your system, and push them for earlier time frames if they provide unacceptable turnaround times.

Another very important thing to consider is the customer service offered by your local Xbox 360 repair shop. If they are going to take a week to fix your Xbox, perhaps they have a "loaner Xbox" they can lend you while yours is being fixed. At minimum, you want your repair technician to promptly correct any mistakes that occur as a result of their repair. Local game system repair shops live and die by word of mouth advertising. If they want to survive, they're going to take good care of you and respond to your every need. - 31376

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