Original Xbox Microsoft Console w Cords Controller - Works - Minor Cosmetic Flaw
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Manufacturer description
Xbox console with some cosmetic flaws. Scratches or scrapes. Console starts up runs. But sometimes theirs a delay on the games. Most of the games I tried had scratches. Some did work and some didn’t. I think Laser might need clean or replaced. Comes with: AV Cable Power Cable 1 controller/ seems like may need to replace. Works but seems to when playing a game players move to one direction. All Games have scratches or flaws to game covers. This games below aren’t working: Halo 2 x2 True crimes Amped Fable Sold as is.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Original Xbox Microsoft Console w Cords Controller 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles 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
| cpu | Intel Pentium III 733MHz |
|---|---|
| gpu | Nvidia NV2A |
| ram_mb | 64 |
| storage_gb | 8 |
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