Description

This console has been given the attention it truly deserves – carefully restored, upgraded, and tested to bring it as close as possible to perfect reliability and performance. Every console we work on is cleaned inside and out, thermally maintained, and tested for hours to make sure it’s ready to plug in and play.

Each console in our collection is a little different. We include detailed photos from several angles showing its genuine condition and any signs of use, and describe each unit in depth – including the work we’ve done and any upgrades or modifications – so you can clearly see the care and attention gone into bringing it back to life.

Want to add a controller, HDMI adapter, or some original games? We’ve got those too – check out the extras in our shop.

We’re retro gaming enthusiasts too, so if you have questions about this console or custom modifications, feel free to reach out – we’re happy to chat.

About this console

Below you’ll find the key details for this unit, along with a look at the work we’ve done and how we’ve tested it.
Note: Every console we list is unique, so these details apply only to this machine.

• Console: Xbox Original

• Serial 2066536 53405

• Board Revision: 1.6

• Modification: LPC rebuild + Aladdin chip-mod

• This Xbox plays games and media without regional or DVD-drive restrictions.

• DVD Drive: Hitachi

• EU Power and AV cables

• A new IDE-80 cable (replaces the slower default IDE-40 cable)*¹

• Harddisk: Choose from available options

*¹ IDE-80 supports the original and larger IDE and/or SATA*² harddisks 
*² SATA harddisks require a compatible IDE-to-SATA adapter

Modifications

• LPC motherboard rework performed

• Aladdin chip-mod installed on pinheader

• BIOS EvoX M8+ 1.6 F+G flashed

• Main capacitors (5 × 3300 µF) replaced for reliability

• DVD-drive belt has been replaced*³

*³ Spare additional 22mm 1.5 mm o-rings can be purchased

Cleaning / Thermal Maintenance

• ESD-safe dust removal on case, components, and DVD-drive internals

• Factory cooling pads on CPU, GPU, and aluminum blocks safely removed

• Arctic MX-4 thermal paste applied for optimal cooling

• Case fan thoroughly cleaned and tested

• Case and all components are cleaned and sanitized with 99% isopropyl alcohol

Functionality and Testing

• All buttons, cables, video/audio output are tested

• DVD drive reads original discs, CD-R, and DVD-R media

• HDD reads/writes on a stock harddisk image

• HDD reads/writes on a CoinOps Ninja Lite Autoboot image (not included*⁴)

• This unit has been successfully tested with the stock harddisk as well as larger IDE and SATA drives*⁵.

• 1+ hour of continuous load test completed

*⁴ An auto-boot image directly boots the image as the main operating system
*⁵ Customers can easily swap in and format other IDE or SATA harddisks. SATA drives require a compatible IDE-to-SATA adapter (sold separately).

Notes

• Please note that this unit is a EU region unit, and its internal power supply requires 220-240V power.

• This Xbox can (pending display) successfully play content from various regions such as NTSC and PAL.

• This Xbox can back up your original disc media to the hard drive (pending available storage space).

• All consoles are sold as-is, with care and testing from our private collection.

• Warranty/support/replacement can be agreed additionally (contact us for details).

• Please always see the unit details in our listings, and if needed ask questions prior to purchase.

• Minor signs of use may be visible due to the vintage nature of these units.

• Original EU power and audio/video cables are included unless otherwise specified.

• Optional upgrades, modifications, or replacement parts are sold separately.

• Repair and/or drop-in replacement parts, such as re-capped mainboards, can be purchased separately.

• Harddisk options are refurbished/repurposed.

• The replacement Capacitors, SATA adapters, and IDE-80 cables are new.

• Customers are welcome to contact us with any questions prior to purchase.

• Handling and shipping are carefully performed to ensure the console arrives safely.

• Combining/splitting/cost-saving shipments can be agreed, but please contact us prior to ordering.

• Please reach out if you would like a video of the unit playing prior to shipping.