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At a cost of nearly $400 for the Xbox Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Elite Console and around $300 for the regular Elite Console, the Xbox 360 can be a significant investment for gamers. Including the cost of important accessories such as extra controllers and a universal remote, the price of a top of the line Xbox system can be hundreds.

However, during the excitement and enjoyment of the games, users often forget about proper maintenance of their Xbox 360. You may place it anywhere, bring it any which way, and just leave it be until you realize that the dreaded “ring of death” has manifested itself on your gaming console. By then, it will almost be too late to rectify the errors of your past ways.

However, you can keep your Xbox 360 in good working order as long as you follow the maintenance tips below. The important thing is to protect your Xbox from heat, dirt and dust - the three things which can take your console out of commission.

To counteract the damaging effects of overheating in the Xbox 360, you must ensure that you give it breaks after long hours of service in your gaming life. Often, even 30-minute breaks in-between 6-hour games are sufficient. You also need to position the Xbox 360 away from sources that generate heat like sunlight and heating vents as well as materials that trap heat like carpets and blankets.[youtube:boDiN869Ilg;[link:XBOX 360 Repair];http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boDiN869Ilg&feature=related]

Even electronics that generate large amounts of heat like amplifiers must be positioned well away from the Xbox 360. Plus, never store your unit in enclosed entertainment centers without the necessary ventilation. Better yet, place it in a fully air-conditioned room or at least have an electric fan pointed towards it to evenly distribute the heat. If you use third-party cooling accessories, be sure that these secure their power supply from another outlet instead of from the Xbox 360 unit itself.

To keep your Xbox 360 safe from dust and dirt, you should keep the console away from any place which tends to get dusty, such as open windows and especially underneath beds; a place where many Xbox owners seem to stash their consoles. It is recommended to use a cover to protect your Xbox 360 from dust when it is not actually in use.

If you take your Xbox with you when traveling, you should get a carrying case for it which provides adequate padding and protection from dust and dirt as you carry it around.

Protect your Xbox from dust by making sure that the areas that you store and use your console in are kept clean and free of dust. The same goes for your Xbox 360 discs; these too can be damaged by dust and dirt and should always be kept in their cases when not in use. You should also make your gaming room a no smoking area - smoke can damage your Xbox system, so take it outside if you must indulge.

Indeed, when it comes to keeping your investment in the pricey Xbox 360, the most important thing is taking care of it like a diligent father would take care of his kids.

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