Trout 19 wrote:

 

imprezivsti04 wrote:

 

well, my old console got the red ring finally, so i went out and bought the new fancy black console.  i set the console up, recovered my gamertag.  now when i turn the console on with black ops in the drive the xbox freezes.  it will not get past the white screen with the xbox logo.  if i open the disc drive, it will operate properly.  it will operate properly with all other games....but if black ops is in the drive, even if i start the console with an empty drive, then insert black ops, it freezes.  the disc is pretty much brand new, no scratches, fingerprints, etc....

anyone had a similar experience?

The PS3 players were reporting something similar.  Try placing the game on the hard drive (if possible) to see if that helps.  As a quick troubleshoot, rent a copy of BO and see if the same thing happens.  At least you will know if it is the disc or the console.