Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13508 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Nyko
• Model: 86022
• Released on: 2007-10-04
• Platform: Xbox 360
• Dimensions: 9.70" h x 3.20" w x 4.00" l, .85 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Reduce the internal operating temperature of the 360 to prolong the consoles lifespan. The Intercooler 360 is a snap on cooling attachment that easily connects to the Xbox 360 to significantly reduce the internal temperature of the console. The Intercooler 360 provides increased air-flow throughout the Xbox 360 which allows the internal circuitry to perform at a cooler temperatures and reduces wear and tear on the unit. No internal modification of the Xbox 360 is required. A pass through power connection utilises the existing Xbox 360 power supply negating the need for an extra AC adaptor. The unit also powers on and off automatically with the Xbox 360 and the intercooler's small size will fit in tight spaces with your console displayed in either horizontal or vertical position.

Customer Reviews

Intercooler: Elite Edition (READ THIS BEFORE BUYING THE PRODUCT)
The Intercooler is a 3-fan venting system that attaches to the back of the Xbox 360, keeping the console cool and improving console performance. Seeing as how my Xbox 360 has never given me any problems (and it's from the first batch of consoles), I haven't gotten a chance to use the Intercooler myself, which turns out to be a good thing. Nyko's Intercooler has been named a cause for Xbox 360's "rings of death" (red lights that flash on your Xbox 360 console telling you that you're screwed). Once these lights come on, owners usually have to contact Xbox support and send their consoles back in for repair.

Game World Industries contacted a couple different Microsoft customer service representatives to talk about the issue, both reps stated that the Intercooler causes problems for the Xbox 360. The first representatives stated that Nyko's Intercooler drains too much power from the Xbox 360, which was manufactured with enough power to support only itself. The Intercooler drains a large amount of power when the console starts up, which causes certain components to not get the power they need to run correctly, which can then lead to the death of the console. The second rep stated that they had seen "scorch marks" on the console from the Intercooler - probably just dust. If you send in your Xbox 360 and these scorch marks are present, Microsoft will send you your console back untouched (The Intercooler is not a licensed Microsoft product). They did, however, recommend switching to Pelican's fan stand, which connects to the console via USB.

When Aaron, from Gaming World Industries, bought the Intercooler himself to test out the product, it only worked for 2 months before it killed his Xbox 360. He called Nyko for an explanation, it stated that like most products on the market, the Intercooler has a small defect rate and is a reliable product. Now, no one really knows who to blame. Is Microsoft using the Nyko's Intercooler as a scapegoat? Or is Nyko essentially responsible for Xbox 360 deaths?

Don't use it..
There's no point in this product.

Granted the Xbox 360 has had some problems with over heating in the past but you just need to ensure both the console and the power block are well ventilated and are not sitting on carpet.

The new wave of Xbox consoles (now shipping on all 3 package variants) all have an extra counter-sync to prevent the console running too warm (trust me, I have a new HDMI premium and it runs at about half the heat of my previous console) which should reduce the amount of defect consoles!

All in all, you don't need it and if your console does overheat you have a full 12 month in shop warranty to get a brand new replacement and a further 2 years of Microsoft support for the 3 red light syndrome.

Do Not Buy
I warn you, like many others, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! It suckles off the power that is normally directly fed into the 360 causing General Hardware Failure (A.K.A Red Ring of Death or R.R.O.D) as there is a lack of power.