Instead of the whole story step by step, Skyrim locks up at the exact same place 5 times in a row. Xbox 360 with a wired controller. The controller also locks up, however I can turn off the main unit using the button on front. This only happens in a dungeon when dropping a bridge and a skeleton takes a first step on it to come at me. I bought the Skyrim disc used. Is it a disc issue or possibly a console problem? No other lock ups so far anywhere else in the game and I'm on level 35. I'm not a computer tech guy so any insight will be appreciated. Thank you.
It's a disc issue. Read errors are common, especially with discs bought used. Just find yourself a new copy and you'll be good to go.
Getting a new disc will not wipe your saves.
Also, try and get your console serviced, anyway. Have the DVD drive recalibrated every 5 years or so, unless you run it off the hard drive.
Also, dust is your enemy. Hold a vacuum cleaner to the rear cooling vents once a month or so, like you should do with PCs. Gets rid of all kinds of nasty stuff. It helps my PS3 live longer. Especially if you're a smoker.
No problem.
But yeah, sucking the dust and stuff out of your electronics is really a good idea. If it has cooling vents and/or fans, dust will get in. It makes heat sinks inefficient so heat can build up, which kills electronics. Try it on your TV and/or computer, too. Makes a world of difference.