Original Xbox v1.6 Console Bundle Tested 3 Controllers Halo 2 Counter Strike
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Manufacturer description
Original Microsoft Xbox v1.6 Console. This is the desirable Version 1.6 motherboard (Manufactured July 10, 2005), the final hardware revision that is not affected by the common leaking clock capacitor issue found on many earlier Original Xbox consoles.
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Full Specifications
| notes | Final hardware revision; not affected by clock capacitor issue |
|---|---|
| generation | 1 |
| storage_gb | 8 |
| hardware_revision | 1.6 |
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