21st March 2008, 5:56 AM
I'm talking about the original Xbox. The Thompson DVD drive is known for failing. Mine took two years from launch and then I replaced the drive when Halo 2 released. It's been working great ever since.
IIRC, there were three different DVD drive Xbox models: the Thompson (mostly at launch), Philips, and Samsung. The Samsung is the most expensive replacement, but it also reads more DVD and CD formats. It's mega easy to take apart the original Xbox and install it, just don't touch anything else!
No kidding about the 360's failing, I think it's what pushed me to get a PS3 and stop waiting for teh next-gen. I still see myself getting one, especially considering the new Banjo is due out this year!
IIRC, there were three different DVD drive Xbox models: the Thompson (mostly at launch), Philips, and Samsung. The Samsung is the most expensive replacement, but it also reads more DVD and CD formats. It's mega easy to take apart the original Xbox and install it, just don't touch anything else!
No kidding about the 360's failing, I think it's what pushed me to get a PS3 and stop waiting for teh next-gen. I still see myself getting one, especially considering the new Banjo is due out this year!
Jak 3 : Jet Set Radio Future : Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee : Final Fantasy XII : Shadow of the Colossus : more to come...
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