Original Microsoft XBOX Video Game Console & Power Cable Power Tested.
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Manufacturer description
The product is an original Microsoft Xbox video game console in black color, specifically designed for home use. It has been tested for power functionality and connectivity with a Component RCA cable. The console also features internet browsing capabilities and a resolution of 480p. Made in China, this Microsoft Xbox model is compatible with NTSC-U/C region codes, providing an immersive gaming experience for users in the US and Canada. Comes with all cords, call of duty finest hour, dead to rights, black hawk down, and ghost recon 2. No controller.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Original Microsoft XBOX Video Game Console & Power Cable Power Tested. 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 | 8 |
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