Microsoft Xbox 360 E Model 1538 4 GB Console - Tested
Bottom line: The Microsoft Xbox 360 E Model 1538 4 GB Console is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Comes with power cord and working controller. No extra hard drive just the 4gb space.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Xbox 360 E Model 1538 4 GB Console 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 |
|---|---|
| storage_gb | 4 |
| storage_type | internal flash |
Hardware benchmark data
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