Microsoft Xbox Original Console Bundle with Phantom Dust READ DESC.
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Manufacturer description
Original Xbox console tested and working. Comes with working controller, display cable, power cable, and Phantom Dust CIB. The Xbox is a 1.6 model with a Hitachi diskdrive, which is not opening properly. The diskdrive can still be opened manually and can be played. Console also makes a slight buzzing sound while powered on.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Xbox Original Console Bundle with Phantom Dust READ DESC. using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Microsoft's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| color | Black |
|---|---|
| drive | Hitachi |
| region | NTSC-U/C |
Hardware benchmark data
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