My 360 has become the latest victim of the Red Ring of Death.™ :(

Microsoft tech support officially call it “Three Red Flashing Lights”, but it means you have a hardware failure, and you’re gonna be out $130 if you’re past your one year warranty. 

I was, of course, past my one year warranty >.<

I called Thursday, and the shipping box & label showed up Monday, so that’s not too bad.  Now I need to pack the console into the box, call the courier and schedule a pickup.  My fear right now is that someone nabs it while it’s sitting on my front door-step, so I may bring it in to work and have it picked up from the receptionist.

What really chaps my butt is that Guitar Hero II just came out, and I just got a taste of it over at Il Duce’s place; I’m HOOKED!  HOLY CRAP is that game fun!  I went to go pick up a copy for myself yesterday, but the EB closest to work was sold out, so I’ll try Circuit City today around 2:00pm, since they’re guaranteeing Super Paper Mario in stock (or a $20 gift card).

Big gaming day!  I can’t wait to try 2-man Guitar Hero!