Xbox 360 Fan Stand - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Briz9 · 03-15-2006, 04:09 PM

So I've recently heard of this new fan stand for the 360 which helps support the xbox as well as cool it with a built in fan.

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=802176

What I wanna know is, what about those of us who have our xboxes laying down? I want to cool and prolong my system too!

guthmund · 03-15-2006, 08:18 PM

Hey, it kind of looks like that thing I used to use to figure out my shoe size at the shoe store...

Well, if you spent $400+ (in some cases) buying this fantasterrific, next-gentastic, state of the art piece of console greatness....what's another $20 to make sure it doesn't...I don't know...melt? I mean, you're already bent over the barrel, right?

I don't mean to knock the 360 owners..gods know, I would've been right there with you, if I could've found a place to buy one.

Wingless · 03-15-2006, 09:13 PM

I personally think that it's a waste of money. Plus you won't know until you plug in the unit how loud the unit is. As long as your 360 is in a well-ventilated area, you'll be fine.

Oh, and whenever you move your 360 from a vertical to horizontal position, make sure there's no game disc inside.

One more thing - I've seen this fan stand at brick-and-mortar GameStop stores for only $14.99 USD.

bookerV · 03-16-2006, 07:58 AM

I've got my 360 on its side. I've played a couple of 6+ hour marathons of gaming on the odd Sunday. No problems with overheating at all. I've also got it in a decently ventilated area. I think this is just a waste of money. Just don't put your 360 on a pillow or in a shoebox and you will be fine....

filtherton · 03-16-2006, 03:12 PM

I wonder if xboxes are actually overheating, or if this "problem" was something created by retailers. All i'm saying is that the EB near my house seems especially shady.

03-15-2006, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Briz9 Crazy	Xbox 360 Fan Stand So I've recently heard of this new fan stand for the 360 which helps support the xbox as well as cool it with a built in fan. http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=802176 What I wanna know is, what about those of us who have our xboxes laying down? I want to cool and prolong my system too!

03-15-2006, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	Hey, it kind of looks like that thing I used to use to figure out my shoe size at the shoe store... Well, if you spent $400+ (in some cases) buying this fantasterrific, next-gentastic, state of the art piece of console greatness....what's another $20 to make sure it doesn't...I don't know...melt? I mean, you're already bent over the barrel, right? I don't mean to knock the 360 owners..gods know, I would've been right there with you, if I could've found a place to buy one. __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.

03-15-2006, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wingless Psycho Location: Metro Detroit, Mich, USA	I personally think that it's a waste of money. Plus you won't know until you plug in the unit how loud the unit is. As long as your 360 is in a well-ventilated area, you'll be fine. Oh, and whenever you move your 360 from a vertical to horizontal position, make sure there's no game disc inside. One more thing - I've seen this fan stand at brick-and-mortar GameStop stores for only $14.99 USD. __________________ Tommy Nibs is a funny word. So here I am, above palm trees, so straight and tall... You are, smaller getting smaller, but I still see... you. Jimmy Eat World - Goodbye Sky Harbor

03-16-2006, 07:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
bookerV Addict Location: Ontario, Canada	I've got my 360 on its side. I've played a couple of 6+ hour marathons of gaming on the odd Sunday. No problems with overheating at all. I've also got it in a decently ventilated area. I think this is just a waste of money. Just don't put your 360 on a pillow or in a shoebox and you will be fine.... __________________ "That's why you're the judge and I'm the law-talking guy." Lionel Hutz

03-16-2006, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
filtherton Junkie Location: In the land of ice and snow.	I wonder if xboxes are actually overheating, or if this "problem" was something created by retailers. All i'm saying is that the EB near my house seems especially shady.