[quote name='corrosivefrost']You sort of can. You'll have to redownload all your XBLA content to get the licenses right (if you ever play xbox 360 not connected to live) after using the DRM tool. I think they just overwrite the old copy though, so no biggie. You'll also have to delete and reinstall any game you have on your HDD, but that's not a huge deal.
I'd say if you're not seeing corrupt saves and shit like that, that you're probably in the clear... I've not heard a lot about HDDs failing... usually it's the console. If you have an MU kicking around, you could try to recreate the lock/crash with no HDD installed and see if it happens.[/QUOTE]
Well, I just iordered an arcade from walmart.
360 Arcade
12 month gold card
$50 Walmart Gift Card
L4D2
Assassins Creed 2
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$275 shipped
-$30 gift cards
$244
That's pretty kick ass. I'm probably going to sell Assassins Creed 2 on Ebay. Maybe L4D2 too.
And now I have a spare in case my xbox is really startign to go. And if it doesn't, I can give the arcade to my dad for fathers day or something.