No. Non-HDMI is the most red-ring prone machine on the market. That won't last more than 2 months, tops.

 

idk i bought an arcade machine 2 or more years ago and still no rrod for me.

 

Only a matter of time*. There's hardware and physical manufacturing defects on those machines. There's no escaping it. When it happens, it occurs multiple times until you tap out and buy a new machine.


*This holds true for all machines not tagged 150w on the power brick.

 

How much do you use it?

 

on weekends a lot and at night for 2 or 3 hours. played lots of games installed on hd though. touched it 2/3 times since i got laid off in feb though.

 

my original box didn't red ring until i did it on purpose.

 

My original died after about 1 year of frequent use.
Refurb died after about 1 and a half years.
My elite died after 1 year of (ab)use.

 

My Elite is still running good after nearly 4 years of use.

 

bought mine when they first came out in 2005. RRd once got ift fixed on warranty... took 4 days never got a problem since.

 

We need an official "Cheer Up Drew" Day. He's been so sad lately.
I miss his complete and utter lack of control to group teabag the opposing team and enjoy himself.

So if we have to play H3 tonight to get him going, we will do it.
Drew. This day is for you, friend. :cheers: