What Does the Red Ring Mean on Xbox 360?
If you see the red ring, it's usually a sign your Xbox 360 is in trouble. Time to call customer support!
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The infamous 'Red Ring of Death' (RROD) on the Xbox 360 is a general hardware failure indicator. Usually, it means your console needs some serious TLC or, worst case, a trip to the repair shop.
Red rings on your Xbox 360 mean hardware failure. It's Microsoft's way of saying 'uh-oh, something's seriously wrong'.
I've had the red ring on my 360 before, and it signaled hardware failure. Fortunately, Microsoft was pretty good about fixing it back in the day!
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