I just got the update released for the game and since I got it every single time I use V.A.T.S my system completely freezes..I tried different weapons to see if it was locked to only one..I tried in different locations with the same effect..This is a real game breaker for me and am having a lot of trouble understanding how such an obvious and horrible problem could get by the testers...I can play the game without using VATS but it really is kinda making it hard.
Anybody else having this issue or have some insight as to whats going on I'd love to hear about it because as of now my VATS is completely unusable.

Hey Cerebron,

i have EXACTLY the same problem like you!!!

Today i received an update for the game and since I got it the game freezes completely when im pressing RB (V.A.T.S.)
Equal which weapon I use, or in which location i am.... it FREEZES.
I hope that this will be fixed SOON, because playing FallOut without the V.A.T.S.... is like having six without a women

EDIT:

@Cerebron... some nice guys in a xbox360-board told me to clenup the cache an that helped me :thumbsup:

Go to:
Console-Settings ---> memory ---> press "Y" ---> cleanup cache
That will delete the "bad" update and you can use your VATS again.

If you have an older Dashboard update:
Console-Settings ---> memory ---> press "Y" ---> X, X, LB, RB, X, X

I'm having the same problem you guys have. I'm also having a problem with the game freezing when i start walking for a few minutes. I'm pretty pissed off about this, I can't even play the damn game.

Heya man...I cleaned my cache and was able to play the game using VATS...I did however get a notice when I tried to load game that said something along the lines of Items and stuff in game are dependent on the patch...kinda odd but I guess it'll have to do till these guys can get some serious fixes for the game...they had to have just rushed this game to shelves hella fast because there is no way some of these bugs should've got past testers..but what can ya do...looks like I gotta take a break from it before I can seriously play it again because its so broken right now..GL to rest of ya I have a feeling ur gonna need a lot of it

I did the same, clearing the cache and skipping the update lets me at least play the game until tommorrow, I'll pick up Fable 3 and wait for patches on NV

Yeah the patch seems to be causing greater issues than it fixed, I'd hold off. The only issue I run into without the patch is broken quests.

Today I gave the patch a new chance....
I installed it, an what a wonder... I have no more freezing problems using the VATS :thumbsup:
Seems like they fixed the patch, because nothing else changed on my 360s hard/software :confused:

I have tried the cache reset and still get a crash when I try to enter vats or even use the block button, I'm not even lucky enough to be able to even try to use it and get stuck in it. Also when I attempt to quick travel I get B.S.O.D. (black screen of death for those that have never seen it) after the load screen and can't do anything except turn machine off and walk away in disgust. Game worked fine pre-patch sure was a little glitchy graphically but it still worked and was playable now it just collects dust. So far a total waste of $80.

Did you declined the update at the next start of the game?
When did you updated the game the last time?

I cleaned my cache the day before yesterday and today i gave the update a new chance and it worked....

I dont know why you still have the freezing problem?!

It depends on where you are on the map when the patch is applied. If the patch is applied while you're in Nipton or the Mojave area, you'll likely have the VATS issue.

Clear system cache to delete the patch, fast travel to Goodsprings or another place somewhere about half-way up the map, then apply the patch. That should fix it for those still having the problem.