red ring of death en · NOUN
Etymology
Derived from blue screen of death, a type of failure on a personal computer running Microsoft Windows.
Meanings
- A fatal hardware exception in the Microsoft Xbox 360 video game console characterised by three or four red indicator LEDs around the power button.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| red rings of death | Number=Plur | lexicographic |