Okay, I know that the xbox is ancient and the 360 is much better but I don't play enough video games to justify getting a 360. I have had this since 2003 and it still runs perfectly. I haven't treated it very well either. The only thing that I have found wrong with it was the controller which was replaced in current times (2008) for only $25. My xbox has been reliable and fun to play and I expect at least another few years out of it.

I ordered this product 3 weeks before my boyfriend's birthday. The product never came and I was told I needed to wait longer because it may be in the mail. It never came, I had no present, and I had to wait one month before I got a refund.

This was a great system but i sold it and got xbox360 and being that the xbox360 can play xbox games it would'nt make sense to keep the xbox but this was a fun great system.

The original XBOX console is an amazing piece of work. Not only do you have the ability to play hundreds of amazing games, you also have a console that will allow you to play games online, locally with friends on a local network, and with the right upgrades, you can store and access all of your games on a single drive. With a 1 Terabyte drive upgrade added to your local network, you can store nearly every game written for XBOX and access every one of them at the touch of a button. This system has more flexability than any other gaming system built. Take it from a pro when it comes to games, the XBOX system will always be your best bet when it comes to gaming systems. With the current prices of new games, it would cost you a fortune to put together a small collection of games. With the XBOX, you can purchase dozens of games for the same money. This is truly where you should put your money.

Xbox Core Console USM
After buying brand new cords, this system will not boot, never have seen the xbox logo, only a RED FLASHING RING OF DEATH. I was ripped off

i am tired of other people yelling and screaming i hate xbox boo hoo thats 1 persons opinion quit bitching!!! i own a ps2 and an xbox sure xbox has less than 100 title that are orginal it still a good system i bought 1 used and it still works after 4 years of avid playing halo is the biggest selling game in the country but xbox 360 also have bioshock halo 3 and others ps2 best selling game is gta san andreas whoopdie do i dont care they are the same and the nintendo gamecube sucks it copies off of every one else metroid prime is just like halo and medal of honor they are the same quit your bitching and go make an educated decsion insted of yelling at some one elses view each person cant say the same they just judge based on a crowd that no one cares about i enjoy it it is worth 130$ and they have very orginal titles like ninja gaiden and they have awsome adventure games and good rpg games buy if you enjoy good games awsome graphics!!!!!!!!well worth they money!!!!

The original Xbox is a very entertaining and fun console; it holds its own among the other console giants (Playstation, Nintendo, etc.) There are many games that can be played, for instance, Halo, and it even plays songs and movies. However, this particular console doesnt seem to have a very long lifespan. After only a couple of years, it begins to have problems with disc-reading and overheating. Most commonly, it refuses to read any disc you put in it, making the entire machine just a useless waste of electronics. Buy this console if you want to have fun now, and dont mind spending $100 to get it fixed every year, or get something that will last longer like a Playstation. The choice is yours, but let me add that it is VERY annoying later on trying to get this thing to work at all.

I received my first Xbox console during the summer of 2002 and as a bundle pack I also received 2 controllers, a remote control adaptor and 2 games. One game was a racing game and the other was the infamous "Halo" game. After about 3 weeks of procrastination, I decided to hook it all up and just experiment with it....it had been awhile since I had last played any video game system. The racing game was just ok. The Halo game was incredible, addictive and fascinating! I played constantly and even went so far as to use a few "sick" days at work because I was so involved with working my way through the different levels of difficulty.
When my original Xbox went "kapoots", I felt terrible and immediately went on an Xbox shopping expedition. I bought one on Ebay, but it soon began to "act up" so I got rid of that one and went with the new/refurbished one from "Ourspecialgift" via Amazon.com. This new machine is perfect and allows me to once again, play the Halo game whenever I want. I'll eventually buy a new 360 model but am in no hurry as I'm completely convinced that it may very well be a great disappointment. I have absolutely NO complaints in regards to my buying experience with Amazon or Ourspecialgift. Hope this review helps.

Back in November of 2001 I was reading my gaming magazine. About the Xbox from Microsoft and I was so excited to get one. I went to Funcoland to buy it. The console wasn't released yet so I bought a game called Halo. Had no clue what it was about, but was I in for a shock. When I got the Xbox and got home I was amazed by the graphics of this system. Mind you I had a psx before and n64 too. This system was and still is awesome.

What was amazing about it was it had a hard drive no more memory cards to worry about. Also loading times were cut down a lot more. I know alot people would say buy a 360 instead of the xbox. But the nice thing is you can get one cheap and games are cheap as well. I say buy it and enjoy what Microsoft started as in the gaming world

I just got an xbox finally a month ago. Ive wanted one for a few years now. Since i got this system after all the third generation consoles came out, i dont have the monery for a 360 and i own a wii, my opinion may be a bit biased. the graphics arnt fantastic but other than that i love it. its simple to use and because i got it so late, nothings to exspensive to buy for i anymore.

I was not pleased with this product because it worked fine for the first 2 weeks, but then the x-box started saying that it couldn't read my discs, even if they were brand new. I will never buy from this seller again.

I ordered the X Box for my 12 year old son and ends up my husband is enjoying it as much as our son.

I've had this console for the last 4 years and I only have one problem with it , about two years back my dvd drive started to give problems regarding to opening. anyways , i heavily modded it and transformed it into a beast and all i can say is that its still goin strong

Having a blast. The Xbox works great. Hope the report card is as excellent as the skills developing using this game. haha

i own this fine product which i bought 3 years ago at a retailer store and not here..its still working fine and will work for many more years.
has vibration and every other effect a person will want.

Only thing bad is that it takes up too much space!
its a pretty big box.

The original Xbox system is by far the best console I have ever owned. I had the Playstation 2 break on me twice, both times with the same "disk read error" message. Well over $400 later, I went with the Xbox and never had any problems. The games are pretty good as well, and most of them are made for both the Xbox and PS2, so you are not really missing anything (except for Metal Gear Solid).

I have since moved on to PC gaming, but the Xbox will always hold a place in my heart.

Overall = Superb

I have enjoyed having the Xbox for some time now. The games for it are great; they leave you wanting to come back again. Even though the system is old as heck now it's still nice to have around. I let my niece and nephew play it now seeing as I know if they break it it's of no real lose. The price has come down greatly in these guys which if you just want something to play some games it's great, they are also easily cracked and you can set them up as you please. I now have a 360 along with a HD-TV so the original Xbox doesn't get used all too often anymore.

***The ratings contained in this review are not my own personal ratings but are intended to best aid a beginner or novice in the gaming world***

I am what you may call a gamer aficionado. I have been around since the NES release and have played them all including back dating myself to the Atari 2600. This review is intended to clarify some points for the more casual gamer, and will cover this and last generation of consoles by maker.

Nintendo - The first in my list because this is the first you will recognize.
And we will start off with last generation, the Gamecube. Gamecube was intended for children. And let it be known that it didn't disappoint. Gamecube has released some very solid titles, including Metroid, Mario, Zelda, and Smash Brothers. I know there are going to be comments made about this, but remember, this is for the casual gamer and the casual gamer will enjoy and appreciate the quirkiness of Smash Bros. without noticing the minor flaws. So back to the review. The Gamecube has maintained solid four-player gaming and has re-released a few titles (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) that will make it well worth the purchase. Not to mention the Gameboy Advance interface (Especially for you Pokemon fans) and the price. The Gamecube is by far the cheapest "new" console on market.
But the Wii, in addition to being the cheapest new generation (I refuse to call them next-gen anymore) will also play all the old Gamecube games (A feat X-Box missed the mark on). And for those of you who knew that your parents grew up on NES or just really want to know what 16-bit gaming was all about, the Wii includes an internet feature which will allow you to download all the classics you missed out on (read as They will charge you to play classic Nintendo games). There is a one time fee involved, so don't fret too much (although it's a little high for someone also shelling out around $50 a game for other consoles as well). The Wii is fun and innovative, and if you want to feel more involved in the game, Nintendo nailed it. The new controllers are completely motion sensitive without losing the function of an analog stick. The button systems are intuitive although a little frustrating (i.e. you point the controller just off the screen when trying to aim). Nintendo did a great job growing up.
The Bad - Although the cheapest in the bunch it is also the most difficult to find. I got lucky and bought mine just when it was added online. You'll probably have to ask when a store gets shipments in and trail the truck in from the freeway. Also, although the Wii plays all old titles, you'll still have to purchase "old" controllers to play them. The online is fun as well. Mii's alone are worth it. BUT, the store will frequently freeze unless your wireless internet is set up just right. (There is a connection for wired internet, but what do you need that for if the Wii has a wireless modem built in?)
The verdict - All in all, you'll be incredibly happy with a Wii and for a Casual Gamer you may not need anything else. All things considered: 5 out of 5 for the casual gamer. The joy of playing this fun console, the price and Wii Sports which comes included with the console far out-weigh the inaccuracies and glitches held within the controller and the fact that this little thing only produces picture in regular definition, not High-Definition..

X-Box - Microsoft threw it down when they teamed up with Sega to create what they hoped would be (and may still become) the ultimate gaming console.
The original X-Box was created to be very much a devoted computer: devoted to gaming. There were even computer mod chips readily available to enhance your playing experience and the hard drive was upgradeable. Granted the casual gamer would need a friend to do the changes and probably wouldn't even know the difference (except for the interface) unless that same friend pointed it out. Now this is a new system put out by a "new" company, so there is no backwards compatibility (you can't play any old games). The controller is probably the most comfortable (in my opinion) and the games are mostly nice to look at. There are some moments (Halo) when you'll even find yourself standing still in the game to stare at the scenery. Being a new system make sure you at least get Version 2 (I had a V 1 that heated up very quickly, but I kept the V 1 controller for my own comfort... it's bigger, my hands are big... enough said). But when it came down to it, Microsoft's online play was probably the biggest achievement. For the first time, there was an online community that eased the ability of online console multiplayer. Of course I'm referring to X-Box Live. Which lives and strives in it's updated version.
X-Box Live is a must if you want the X-Box 360. How else can you boast about your achievements? Which brings me to "Gamerscore". On the X-Box 360, Microsoft introduced Gamerscore as a method of getting gamers addicted to playing. And it worked. I can't tell you how many times PacMan ate three of the powerpellets and died making it to the fourth. But about the 360. The console sends picture in High-Definition. That's 720p HD by the way, not the 1080p Sony and Blueray are pushing. What does that mean? That means better, more realistic picture. But not perfect or "super-real" which is a term that has been used to describe Gran-Tourismo HD for the PS3. It means seeing your car splash through puddles, seeing skin stretch with joints bending and muscles flexing. And speaking of HDTV, The 360 will play HDDVD's, but only with a $150 driver. Otherwise, you'll be limited to the same old 480p. The 360 has focused primarily on the First-Person-Shooters, it seems, gaining some ground in Role-Playing-Games. Which leads me to say, for the casual gamer, This console could become a little expensive. X-Box Live has built an arcade in which (once again) you pay a one-time fee to play old games (as well as some new ones) off your console. Also, unless you're going to spend $35 every three to five games for memory cards, you'll have to pay at least $100 for a hardrive. The 360 plays "most" of the old X-Box games, and they are working on updating their software continually to try to add more. Another annoyance is that every game you play will download an update for it's online play, achievements and sometimes even patch an in-game glitch. This I am classifying as an annoyance because it 1) takes up memory and 2) isn't a one-time deal. Some games will have three or four updates the first time you play. But I have nothing to complain about as far as the interface, playability, and mid- to high- level games for casual and hardcore gamers. Did I mention the computer sync which will allow you to operate your computer from your X-Box?
The Bad - Although X-Box 360 is nothing to scoff at (unless you are a die-hard PS fan that refusing to acknowledge the PS3 is/will be a failure) it may be a little daunting for the casual gamer who wants a quiet, quirky, fun platformer. There are a few out there, and they do seem to be increasing in number (what with now trying to compete with the Wii) but the 360 doesn't seem to have anything mainstream that isn't full of glitches. Thank you Sonic The Hedgehog. The casual gamer will find him/herself in the arcade more often than playing a real game. The console heats up (still) quickly which means (once again) make sure you get at least a Version 2, and even so you may want a cooling unit (NOT NYKON). The console sounds like a jet engine. And I don't exaggerate. There is not doubt about when it is on or off. Everything is expensive (Thank you Microsoft). Games are $55 or more, controllers are $40, memory is $35 a pop, even arcade games are no less than $6 and most run $12 or $18. Microsoft even went so far as to maximize profits by ceasing production of X-Box games to focus on the 360.
The Verdict - This console is my second choice for Casuals. The 360 is certainly more grown up and you'll be able to grow up faster on the 360 than on a Wii, but unless you know someone who you trust to recommend games to you, you'll end up getting difficult games and miss out on the fun. Don't worry, you'll get your chance to be pwned! But if you jump out to Gears of War online Versus Match too soon, you'll just get slaughterer and frustrated and crawl up with BeJeweled in the Arcade. After all is said and done, the 360 gets a 4 out of 5 for the casual gamer. Make a friend at your local game store - someone who won't try to sell you a $60 game because it's `pretty' - and go out and get your game on.

Playstation - since it was introduced, it was Sega's only competition, N64 was old and Gamecube didn't bring back the following they had hoped. After Sega CD, Sega Saturn and finally Sega Dreamcast (probably the most under valued console of gaming history) Sega threw in the towel and sided with Microsoft to aid with the X-Box. Playstation has been loyal to fans and works backwards compatibility all the way back to the PSone.
But we will ignore the PSone and skip straight to the PS2. The PS2 has focused, it seems, in RPG (Role-Playing-Games). Try saying "Final Fantasy sucks" in a crowded room* without invoking both applause and anger. *I don't actually recommend this, and I assume no responsibility for those that do try and get beat up.* These RPG's span from the quirky and fun to the Dark and Brooding. So there is no sense in talking about finding something you'll enjoy (as long as you like RPG's). There are plenty of platformers as well. Although the PS2 has probably the best selection for the casual gamer as well as more of the mainstream titles, it's controller is the most uncomfortable and possibly the least functional. There are four "triggers" that are not pressure sensitive. This makes racing very difficult. I went so far as to change the settings to make the throttle the second analog stick. The PS2 is a horse. You can play for hours without fatiguing the console. Of course, most of the games are meant to be played for hours at a time. There are wireless capabilities, but it requires buying separate wireless controllers (the wired controllers are only about 6' long) which will have you connect a receiver into the front of your console. Memory is fairly cheap, especially if you find a sale (which happens frequently) and you don't mind buying third party (Not Sony). Sony is a name drop and you should expect to pay the price for it. Playstation has also included online play, but it is through ISP's (casuals should have their friends set them up to begin with), not through a community.
You'll notice I'm speaking about the PS2 like I have the new-generations of the other companies even though there is a PS3. That's because the PS3 is NOT for casual gamers. PS3 ended up in a "anything you can do I can do better" kick and offered up specs that far surpassed any console that has preceeded. But they paid the price. Or rather, you'll pay the price. The console has a base price of $600. Although it is the only console to offer 1080p High Definition picture, it is very difficult to find good games because, 1) There aren't that many games - it is very difficult to program for the PS3 - and 2) The games that do exist never live up to the hype. Sony has simply made it too difficult to publish a "good" game (read a game free of MAJOR glitches) on their new console. Leave the PS3 for the Playstation devouts. It is NOT for the casual gamer. So I return to the PS2.
The Bad - The PS2 controllers are slightly uncomfortable. You may want to get third party controllers and accept the fact that you'll have to sit no further than six feet from the console. The triggers (although there are four of them) don't have enough play to be effectively pressure sensitive. The online play is through ISP, which can make it difficult for a casual to get involved (I recommend inviting a friend over to help you out). Because it is last-generation, it produces picture in regular definition. There are upgrade wires (component and S-video) to improve picture quality, but it's still not high-definition.
The Verdict - The PS2 gets a 4 out of 5 for casual gamers (the PS3 gets a 2 out of 5). There is nothing that can be said that I haven't already. The PS2 is a great console, but lacks a few creature comforts that in this day and age, a console needs. No surprise as it is last gen. This console is going to be the cheapest, seeing as it is older. But with several updated models (Slim, Silver) and the capability to play DVD's without a remote, it will fit your entertainment area nicely. Although this console received the same score as the 360, I feel the PS2 will rank 3rd simply because the price simply doesn't make up for it's age.

I received my first xbox for my 12th birthday. I loved it! It was extremely fun had great graphics and a very good game selection. Now the bad part. After only six weeks my xbox disc tray would not come out. I finaly had to pry it open to get my game out of the system. I took it back to the store that day and got it exchanged. Now my new xbox worked for about a year and it started giving me trouble with the disc tray again it also only read some of my discs it always said disc may be dirty or scratched unable to read. But I handle my games very carefully and always store them in there cases. Overall it is a fun game system just didn't last me. I also took this xbox back to the store with all the games and bought a PS2. I had my PS2 for over a year now and no problems. I strongly suggest the PS2 over the Xbox

Almost my whole entire life circles around xbox. But now, with all the new next-gen systems, there will be no more new games for the xbox system. We will all miss it dearly, and we will always remember it. With no more xbox games coming out, I have to play a bunch of old games, good games, but old games. I personally think that they killed the xbox too early. I will love it forever though.

Xbox is a great console and extremly fun to play on it. The only constant problem is that the console doesn't work well for too long. The warranty is only for 90 days so after that if it breaks you have to pay $80 + shipping to fix it. My first console broke so I bought a new one. To my surprise the new one broke just a few days after the warranty had expired. It sometimes works though, but even when it does it sometimes freezes.
Overall I like the Xbox, but had too many problems with it.

I bought my original shiny new XBOX and many new games one month after the xbox360 was released. I resisted buying this original XBOX because I just knew microsoft would find a way of taking my money and then screwing me. SURPRISE, they did just that. Only then did I learn that Microsoft would no longer in any way support the original XBOX and after giving to Microsoft my very hard earned dollars for all that stuff, I was now expected to throw it all out and give them more money for an xbox360. Oh, and then they might get around to backward compatability for a few titles at some point. I pray for the day Microsoft goes down in flames and I will NEVER buy an xbox360.

This console is basically the same as the PS2 gamewise. However it may boast good qualities about it, it still has it's flaws. This review is unbiased as I have a GameCube, PS2, and an Xbox.

The Pros:
1. The Xbox has a large library of games to suit any gamer.
2. This system does have slightly better graphics than the other systems.
3. The controllers are easy to learn and use.
4. It has a Hard Drive so you don't have to buy those expensive memory cards.
5. It can support Dolby Digital for extreme sound quality.
6. You can play online via Xbox Live.

The Cons:
1. One of the most feared defects of the Xbox console. The Coma Console. This occurs when the BIOS on the motherboard has gone bad and you cant play games on it anymore. It is irreversible and can only be fixed by replacing your motherboard (which I did myself) This will occur to most systems eventually.
2. The console is huge! You will have to find a large surface to put it on to prevent overheating.
3. It is very loud when running.
4. The console has many other defects that can occur.
5. Xbox Live costs money while PS2 online is free.

So overall, I can't recommend either PS2 or Xbox over each other. I've had my problems with both. But if your looking for online play, PS2 is the way to go. (Just make sure if your getting a PS2 that it's the slimline model because the original is faulty.)

My sons are having a great time. Unit purchased slightly used with 5 games and an extra controller. Excellent value off the price of a new unit.

The original Xbox is still the best console out there. Even with the PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 I love my xbox. There are more games for it than anything else and they are always the best games. Who can resist Halo 2 after all? If you're thinking about a console, get an original xbox, it's good for all ages.

My xbox is broken and has been for a long time. I had a large library of games at one time and still have many of them but i had no interest in replacing my xbox. It never quite worked as well as my friends' did from the day i got it. Microsoft uses several different manufacturers to build the dvd drives for it, why... shhh... to keep the costs down. So while my friends xboxes all worked fine and experienced no slow down or frequent dirty disc errors mine (possessing the Thompson drive widely accepted as the crappiest yet costing me the same $ (also cannot play cdrs))sucked on a consistent basis and eventually pissed me off so much playing gta san andreas, morrowind, and halo 2 that i considered it broken and stopped using it. I dont know w/e i guess i just felt like complaining. Go buy a Wii, Nintendo loves you... at least until i get pissed off at them but i cant really see that happening.

This is a great system to purchase and break yourself into the better graphics gaming systems of today. The price has dropped remarkably on these, and there are lots of excellent titles. Again, a problem with this unit is running very warm, but you must keep it in the open and well ventelated. The controlers are a little combersome two work with, and loading times can be a bit, but a very nice unit for a christmas gift for those who have not had a newer generation system to practice with. Check this out, you will not be dissapointed.

The x box is GREAT!!!! I LOVED IT . It has great graphics. It has a lot of games but do not play it too long or it will overheat. There are lots of choices for kids. You might not want to buy it because some of the e games have violence in them.

XBOX is not bulky I don't care what anyone says, its heavy, but not bulky, its a great system with great games, an amazing controller, THE GREATEST GRAPHICS EVER!, and some great games, Bill Gates knew what he was doing, XBOX is the most amazing system ever, and its a ground layer for how gaming should be. I think its better then the 360, all I can say is BUY IT!

Just 2 years and each year several days then it became a piece of junk.
The flashing green and red button is the only thing that can work.
I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM MICROSOFT.
It is so soft and micro!!!

i bought the xbox about a year ago and its worked fine untill a few weeks ago, when I turn it on i have to hit it to get the tray to come out and sometimes it wont turn on its been pretty fun but it didnt last very long. i only played it 3 or 4 times a week

In late 04 I decided to give in and purchase THE gaming system at the time that was the original Xbox. Having not been a real dedicated gamer previously and only played on (and never owned) systems I had little knowledge of how it'd be upon use--but since Halo 2 had just been released to rave reviews I knew I had to try it out (hey, it's HALO, people!). Man, I was glad I invested in it! It's a bit large (compared to my best friend's PS2) and is a bit difficult to lug someplace, but the graphics are much better than the PS2 and the games available for it are great (significantly the critically acclaimed Halo series, of course, THE best game out there in my opinion). There are some issues with how bulky the system is but it's about the quality of gaming rather than how bulky a gaming system is.

Xbox's are not to good at all. Theres a few cool games so what? Ps2 is much better! So just get a Ps2.. Hey it doesn't cost 70 dollers for the net play thing!
So....
PS2 is better

Yes, the Xbox has to be the best video game system I have ever bought. I own, also, a GameCube, me being a big Mario fan (Sierously, who isnt?). I've had my Xbox for, oh, two years. But recently, it has died. I'm not sure what went wrong. The cords are fine. I've even bought replacement cords, but it just wont come to life. I was thinking of buying an Xbox 360, until I read all the bad reviews. Apperently, the 360 has some kinks in it. So, I plan on buying another Xbox. If I were you, I would purchase an Xbox, not a 360.

Ups:

-Great graphics.
-Sound = awesome.
-Game genre is awesome!
-No need for "memory cards".
-You can use the consol as a DVD player, and a music player!

Downs:
-Controllers are a bit bulkish.
-A bit faulty.


Obviously, more ups than downs!

I have owned an XBOX for over 3 years now and it was really the best gaming machine of the last generation. Mine has worked perfectly, I love the music soundtracks where you can load your own CDs unto the hard drive and play them instead of certian game sountracks.

The game selection is much better on the xbox as are the graphics. You get Halo, Project Gotham Racing 2, Midtown Madness 3 (a must have fun game), and Xbox Live.

I have used my xbox to play DVDs and as a Media Center Extender (with purchase of $25 Kit that comes with the Remote) and it works well, no fumbling with your controller like on the PS2, just a simple remote!!