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Original OG Xbox DVD HDD OEM IDE Ribbon Cable Replacement Part Works! Free Ship
Bottom line: The Original OG Xbox DVD HDD OEM IDE Ribbon Cable Replacement Part Works! is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cables & connectors 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
OEM IDE Ribbon Cable for the Original Xbox. Pulled from working Xbox to upgrade the hard drive in the Xbox. Color may vary from picture.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Original OG Xbox DVD HDD OEM IDE Ribbon Cable Replacement Part… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. Microsoft's cables & connectors 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.
Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| pin_count | 40 |
|---|---|
| wire_count | 80 |
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