Microsoft Original Xbox Black Console Tested and Working W/ Controller NO CABLES
Bottom line: The Microsoft Original Xbox Black Console Tested and Working 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
This is a Microsoft Original Xbox Black Console Tested and Working W/ Controller NO CABLES. The console does not come with any cables. The controller is missing the breakaway cable. Otherwise, shows wear from usage. Details can be viewed in the photos.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Original Xbox Black Console Tested and Working 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 |
|---|---|
| controller_included | true |
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