Just bought a brand new Xbox 360? It may be a good idea to think about getting the maximum mileage from your game console. If you got a console that uses the Jasper chip set, then you probably don’t need to worry about overheating.

But overheating isn’t the only thing that you need to address. If you’ve experienced overheating problems before with your console then proper care and maintenance is probably a bigger priority for you now. The following is a list of some proper maintenance and care tips:

1.) Keep the box. Someday you’ll want to bring your console on your travels and packing it in it’s original packaging will prevent damage due to shock and vibration. It’s so much easier than looking around for the right box and trying to pack it correctly.

2.) Many people will put game cases and other things on the console. This is very handy but can be harmful. There is a tendency for the console to get overheated after several hours of play.

Any clutter on top of or stacked against the console, prevents proper cooling. Something else to keep in mind is that your Xbox needs lots of open and well ventilated space. Keep it away from any sources of heat including direct exposure to the sun.

3.) Your entertainment center should be wide open on all sides. This ensures that there will be adequate ventilation so that the console remains cool.

4.) Here’s a suggestion that’s probably obvious but can cause problems if ignored. Don’t allow cables and wires to get spread out over the floor whether they be power cables or controller wires. People and your pet may trip on them and yank the console to the floor.

5.) The console and its immediate vicinity should be kept free of all dust as well as grit. Dust may be drawn into the cooling vents which can prevent heat in the console from escaping.

6.) If you’re the type that likes to tinker with things, remember that you will forfeit your warranty if you open your console. The warranty might not matter now, but given the poor reliability record of the Xbox 360, they’re very important.

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