It should first be said that if you are having the problem of having an Xbox 360 game freezing that the problem is not the game but the Xbox gaming console. It only appears that the problem is the game. It is really your Xbox that is freezing. The screen locks up because of the Xbox gaming system. A little rule of thumb: When in doubt the problem is Microsoft. It is estimated that one third of all Xbox 360 systems have overheating issues and cause the game to freeze. It actually is the Xbox system wanting to protect itself and the game by shutting down. Your system has a faulty internal cooling system. This problem is often called error e74. It is also known in the Xbox community as the three red rings of death. The three red lights that appear on your system letting you know that something major is wrong.

Internal Hardware Problem

The various cooling mechanisms inside your Xbox system become faulty with time. This results in the freezing up of your system. Eventually your Xbox system will burn out and you will need to purchase a new one. Microsoft will gladly allow you to ship your Xbox system to them. They will give you a huge estimate to fix the system and you will be waiting six weeks for your Xbox to return. My personal belief is that Microsoft created the problem they should not be given more money to fix their problem.

You Can Fix It Yourself

The truth is about about an hour with an easy to read repair guide you can fix your Xbox internal hardware problem yourself. With just some simple tools found in your home you can become an expert in fixing this common problem found in many Xbox gaming systems. You can also learn how to correct a few other issues that some experience while you are inside the console. It is possible to fix it yourself in about an hour and not reward Microsoft to fix their own problem. Xbox gaming systems do not come with a 10,000 hour system guarantee but they are simple to open up and correct the most common problem of overheating.