Original Xbox Console, Reconditioned, Recapped, Thermal Paste, Clock Cap Removed
Bottom line: The Microsoft Original Xbox 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
Console is in good shape, 1.1 motherboard. Console has had main cpu and gpu capacitors replaced, the 1500uf and 3300uf capacitors, the thermal paste replaced and dvd belts replaced. Laser has been cleaned, DVD drive works great, belt has been replaced. Clock capacitor has been replaced. Console is stock, still. Feel free to ask questions! No cables or controllers included, the outside shell is in good shape with mild scuffing.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Original Xbox 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.
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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