(Part 2) Best xbox gams, consoles & accessories according to redditors

You may complain with the new ones yes

BUT we all know the original multimedia controller for the original Xbox is the best

👉😎👉

It had soo many buttons

[EDIT] The image of the original Xbox media controller

My son is 7, we got him basically the same thing and he absolutely loves it.

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1. Plug it in, set everything up & pre-load the games, there will be updates, etc.. It's the best thing you can do.
   
2. Purchase rechargeable batteries, I went with these ( https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07DPNYGST/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I find them simply amazing (charge them ahead of time, load one into the controller so it's ready to go).
   
3. If he does not have a headset I highly recommend you get one for him. This way he can game without you having to listen to the TV blasting and people screaming. Turtle Beach is a decent brand with options is lower price range.
   
4. Have a conversation with him about playing with other people on Xbox. This will be a bit of a new word, people say things that might be rude, insulting or just plain inappropriate in voice chat. Prepare him for it, prepare yourself for it.
   
5. Consider getting him "Xbox Game Pass", it's a subscription service for games and gives your son access to 100's of games without you having to purchase them. For us it's been a lifesaver. We love this. Costco should have cards for this. The "top tier" version of this service is called "Xbox Game Pas Ultimate" and includes "Xbox Live" and also works on a PC. Incredible value for your money, this is what we ended up getting.
   
6. Keep in mind he will need the "Xbox Live" subscription to play multiplayer, as a side note this also gives him free games every few weeks. If you end up getting the "Xbox Game Pas Ultimate" then everything is included in there.

Its the same price on amazon. $100 for PS2 version. its a HIGH demand title that has a limited number. No new discs will ever be made. Its like saying your local game store is tricking people by selling Resident evil 1 for ridiculous amounts of money.

Launch team white console for only $2,600


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H08G2N4?psc=1

Yeah, but you had to buy the "DVD Playback Kit" aka a remote to watch anything on it.

Sounds like you have a component connection (the five colours) on your TV.

You'll need an original Xbox component cable. Something like this.

Here you go!

Saw this in the gaming section of reddit, thought i'd share it here since people still are looking for great joysticks.

http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Battalion-Xbox/dp/B00006ZCCD

Yours, for only 499! What a steel! (<- see what I did there?)

PS: Obvious satire....

15 minutes if he used the controller keyboard that requires needle fingers to use!

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Scope-Screen-Person-Shooter-GamingModz/dp/B01J4K02TK

If it's one of the older Xbox One controllers that lacks a 3.5mm audio jack, you'll need an adapter like this to use regular headphones with it. Many headsets come with the adapter bundled in, like the official Microsoft stereo headset.

Alternatively, you can buy a newer controller with the headphone jack built in, and just control volume and mute using the Xbox guide menu.

Also worth noting, sometimes people have sub-optimal results with headphones and headsets designed for use with Apple products. You'll get better results using headphones that are either designed for Android, or have no specific branding on them.

Xbox One Controller Battery... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPNYGST?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I just bought this and couldn't be happier.

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Thumbsticks-Xbox-One-PlayStation-Controllers/dp/B01G1XMXBI?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_7

This is what you want. You can find them cheaper but this is the kit you should be looking for. Then you just need something to file with. You can find jeweler file sets for very cheap as well.

if it helps, I have a 20L5 and over 30 consoles and here's what I did.

• SCART Breakout cable from retrogamingcables.co.uk for the 20L5
  
• BKM 129X additional card for your 20L5
  
  The reason for the two is I split everything into 2 categories
  
  
• 1 - RGB SCART into the built-in inputs on the 20L5
  
• 2 - Component (YPbPr) into the added 129x card
  
  All RGB SCART consoles are being handled by a 'gscartsw' (scart switcher)
  All Component consoles are being handled by a an 'Extron Matrix 300' (multi format switcher) get one cheap on eBay
  
  
• Original Xbox - OEM Component Adapter Xbox HD AV Pack Do NOT get 3rd party cables, you will easily see how bad they suck with a monitor such as a 20L5
  
• PS1 - RGB SCART Cable (ordered from a polish modder on eBay but retrogamingcables in the UK or wookiewin in US are good too)
  
• PS2 - OEM Component Cables these NOTE because the 'gscartsw' can't handle sync on green I elected to go with component instead. Again stick to OEM for same reasons OR HDRetrovision's cable. They are fairly new.
  
• Sega Genesis - RGB SCART - get the right model (1 or 2) from retrogamingcables or wookiewin
  
• SNES - RGB SCART - same place as Genesis - try and get a "1CHIP" version of the console OR get a SNES Jr/Mini but this one will need an RGB mod as it doesn't do it natively but with this chip here it will look incredible. This is what I have and HIGHLY recommend it.
  
  When you're ready to handle the audio now let me know and will tackle that!
  
  
  **edit forgot to add, some sellers market PS1/PS2 RGB SCART Cables as the same or interchangeable but they are not. They will either have no resistors, 400ohm resistors or 1000ohm resistors. The PS1 needs resistance but the PS2 does not since it is built into the console. So:
  
  
• PS1 requires 400ohm resistors in the SCART Cable
  
• PS2 requires NO resistors (built in console)
  
• Some makers make a 1000ohm SCART cable that can be used for BOTH
  
  Check the descriptions of the cables for this info or ask the maker if it's not printed.
  

I bought two sets of the XB1 elite sticks. Once you install them in the controller the thumbsticks are magnetic and pull off the dish fairly easily. This way, if you wear the rubber pads down you can just buy new elite pads and never have to open the controller for thumb stick related issues. I bring my ps4 to and from work daily, so when my controller was in my back pack it would rub the rubber off quickly. Now I just remove the sticks and put them in the carrying case when I'm not using the controller and don't have that problem anymore.

https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Controller-Replacement-thumbsticks-DualShock-GAMING®/dp/B01G1XMXBI

The original Xbox, after you mod it. I know modding it is work that most people wouldn't bother with, but for those who did, it becomes a really powerful (yet inexpensive) machine:

• awesome media center with no format restrictions (can play from network share, disc, or hard drive)
  
  
• up to 4-player emulation of any console up through the N64
  
  
• play your library of Xbox games from the hard drive
  
  
• Dolby Digital Live encoding (Toslink) and HD video output (component)
  
  
• tons of interesting homebrew applications
  
  I keep a bunch of TV shows and movies on my Mac's 1TB HDD, and I can easily stream them over the network using XBMC to watch them on my HDTV. I know the Xbox 360 and PS3 have some media center support, but they tend to be limited to a few formats and require special software on the PC. XBMC supports just about every format out there, and can play them from many different types of network shares (Windows SMB, FTP, etc).
  
  I have a bunch of emulators, like SNES9X, ZSNES, DGen, and Project64. I know there are also NES and GameBoy Color emulators out there. We have a blast playing multi-player SNES games like NBA Jam and Super Baseball 2020 and N64 games like Mario Kart 64. I can also play my favorite SNES RPGs and Genesis Sonic games to satisfy my nostalgia.
  
  With the (now very cheap) Xbox DVD kit, I can use my Harmony to control the media center. I also added a secondary IR receiver capable of handling power and eject signals, so the Xbox turns on and off with the appropriate activity.

http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Battalion-Xbox/dp/B00006ZCCD

Yup, I had an early HD RPTV that would accept 1080i signals over Component video. Pre-HDMI as you mentioned.

OG Xbox could output 1080i over component as well, as long as you had the HDTV AV Pack.

Also, wow they want a lot for that thing. Glad I already have one!

I bought the Limited Edition from a half price books store for 10$

For reference: http://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Limited-Collectors-Edition-Xbox/dp/B0002A2S26

That's new, mine was nearly brand new, with one dent on the cover and not shrink wrapped, so still, good deal

Battlefront 2

Low FBA price is $65
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0009O7HUI/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

You can buy reusable scope decals if you want to go all out. People have been doing this on shooters forever, and it really works.

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Scope-Screen-Person-Shooter-GamingModz/dp/B01J4K02TK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LSQNTR0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_1e4RDbWZ1ZBJ3

I absolutely 100% will die without this (used is awesome). I'm a gamer who has recently beat all of my games and I haven't played this fable yet :(

Halo 2: Limited Collector's Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002A2S26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WBfWCb7A2N2DS

>Will that work as a hard drive too?

No.

Your best bet is to do all of this through a computer, and then you can stream to the PS3. If you install software on the computer like Tversity you can set up the PS3 to play content on the computer. The PS3 will connect to Tversity as a media server, and play content on your TV. You can follow the instructions above, but disregard the XBMC stuff and just set up media libraries in Tversity. These will show on the PS3 and you just find them and play them.

The pro version of Tversity is sold based on the honor system, so you can use it for free until you decide that you can no longer deal with the guilt and pay for a license.

Another option is PlayOn. I haven't used it, but have heard good things.

Both services will have some limitations as far as playback goes, so you'll need to be patient with it. You might get files that will not play on the PS3.

However, XBMC plays everything. Since I have a home theater pc connected to my TV with XBMC installed, I don't have any trouble. You can also mod an old Xbox and install XBMC on it, and get a similar effect. A used Xbox will easily run less than $100, and this article can show you how to mod it. A little more advanced, but works great. And you can play Xbox games, and run emulators to play NES, SNES, Genesis, etc games as well. Well worth a $100 and an afternoon of work.

This is another option to get an actual PC on your TV. For $200 you can streamline the whole process, keep some files locally, and won't have to worry about streaming (although you might need to add an external drive for storing media). I HIGHLY recommend considering a modded Xbox or a HTPC. I've used a HTPC, Xbox, Xbox360, PS3, Wii, O!Play, WDTV Live and Popcorn Hour. Nothing compares to having a HTPC. The others work, but not as easily.

I also have mine paired with a Windows Home Server, and have terabytes of media I can play anywhere there's a TV. But that's a whole other thing.

And no I don't work for Life Hacker. :)

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Not VR, but my roommate had this when the first XBOX came out

It's not worth much. Depending on the condition of the discs, I'd say it's worth anywhere from $5 to $15.

Sources:

VideoGamePriceCharts

Amazon

eBay

Recently completed auctions on eBay

Hope that helps.

metal thumbsticks Amazon

All I saw was this....lol

http://www.amazon.com/XBOX-ONE-Console-Edition-Exclusive/dp/B00H08G2N4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_vg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Y71DEKC7QGRCKFDCF7T

Edit2: I'm a dumb dumb. I have been learned that the OG Xbox is limited to 480i on over SCART cables. There may be some use cases for this and emulating some older consoles. But the best video output option is definitely via the original HD AV Pack (https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-XBox-High-Definition-AV-Pack/dp/B00005R6YZ) into a high end upscaler (OSSC). 480p, 720p, and 1080i are options available over component, depending on the game.

Another option is to use a SCART cable and get an OSSC if money really isn’t an option. Probably the best possible quality you can get. Might be tricky to figure out how to get 5.1 working. No idea if there is such a thing as xbox SCART cable with optical audio.

Edit: you can mod your Xbox and add a digital audio output port fairly easily if you want RGB and surround video output.

So this SCART cable:
https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/xbox/ORIGINAL-XBOX-RGB-SCART-PACKACPUNCH-PRO-CABLE

This digital audio mod:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1uGUSwMKhKo

OSSC to convert RGB SCART to hdmi:
https://www.videogameperfection.com/products/open-source-converter/

Best possible everything you can get. Is it practical? Ehhh not so much. Although I just bought an OSSC and about to pull the trigger on the SCART cable. Planning the digital audio mod as well. If you have time to wait, I’ll do a full review.

Looks like that's a steal as Amazon has it for $160 (3rd party retailer). That said, ebay has it for sub $20 mostly.

Here is a list of X-Box games:

1. Halo-2
   
   
2. Halo-Combat-Evolved
   
   
3. Star-Wars-Knights-Old-Republic
   
   
4. Fable-Lost-Chapters
   
   
5. The list continues, etc.
   

Check out /r/steamcontrollermods as there are a few of us who have swapped to a XBone stick with good results. It does require some sanding/fitting (grinding if you get a metal stick). My issue was the same as yours except that mine also started to wear out the stick where it hits the controller case and made it feel like there was sandpaper on it. This could have only been an issue with the first run pre-orders though since I got mine in November prior to the official release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf7eKATqMvw
This is the first guy I've seen do it and I followed his instructions to do mine as well. He posts on /r/steamcontrollermods as well.

I used these sticks:
http://www.amazon.com/Gam3Gear-Aluminum-Analog-Thumbstick-Xbox-ONE/dp/B00VWOOIUQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

After a week of use I added these cause the dish on these were too big and too sharp of an edge for me:
http://www.amazon.com/Grip-Analog-Stick-Covers-Xbox-360/dp/B003NSLGW2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

The biggest difference is that under the cup the mating surface is too tall for the Steam Controller and needs to be ground down.

It's not quite plug n play but it's not too difficult if you take your time with it.

I think YUV is component cable. Component cable has RED, Blue and Green connections that plug in to your TV along with another Red and a White which is for Audio. So id email him just to make sure its component.

Edit: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01E6W2XKW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469445581&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=xbox+component+cable

There's Xbox component cables.

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-One-1TB-Console-Raider-Microsoft/dp/B017RZ3PWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452134951&sr=8-1&keywords=rise+of+the+tomb+raider+bundle

Thinking about getting [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LSQNTR0?pf_rd_p=b4b36b89-db1d-45ae-9084-4fd14a329395&pf_rd_r=QE5VTJ1P67TFDM5MMPX7) dpad to replace my regular xbox controller for fighters. Anyone get that dpad or [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Quartet-trade-Stainless-Replacement-Accessories/dp/B07Q6Q1KTH/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=xbox+one+dpad&qid=1574877709&sr=8-12)? Curious if either one is better.

The Stereo Headset Adapter has a mute button and some volume control for game audio and mic audio. Official Microsoft Version, and here's the Turtle Beach version. They both work with whatever normal headphones you have, you don't need anything fancy. I use cheap earbuds with the Turtle Beach one.

$10 https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msaus/en_AU/pdp/Xbox-Live-1-Month-Gold-Membership-DIGITAL-CODE/productID.303636900

$11 https://www.g2a.com/xbox-live-1-month-gold-subscription-card-pl-eu-na.html?___store=englishus&___currency=USD&adid=GMC&id=50&gclid=CI7Woovqr80CFZI9gQodU9wCdQ


$14.20 https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Live-Month-Gold-Membership-Card/dp/B00I51IP6M


You sure about that?

https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Original-GhostCase-Kit-Crystal-Clear/dp/B007QUD5EA

Here is the range for the new Tomb Raider bundles

This is the standard new console

I hope I'm not just being blind to something obvious.

For this thing, perhaps?

30 bucks I might have to get one of those.

for the first time.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fable-The-Lost-Chapters-Xbox/dp/B000BDEZD4
wizardry
edit: also this much cheaper one: http://www.amazon.com/video-games/dp/B0001UEHP8

I'm not sure how well this would fit, but maybe 3d Printing a circular clip that goes over the controller with an X style directional pad could potentially work well with this:

https://www.amazon.com/eXtremeRate-Magnetic-Stainless-Replacement-Accessories/dp/B01LSQNTR0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520521894&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=concade+dpad+kit

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01G1XMXBI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1497024856&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=E-MODS+GAMING&dpPl=1&dpID=41iKYmqQaeL&ref=plSrch

Bought 2 sets of these one for each controller best investment ever

XBO

If you’re able I would suggest using a Bluetooth connection over a wired one, I’ve never had much success with a wired Xbone controller, either that or get the wireless dongle, that should solve problems 1 and 3 problem 2 sounds like an issue with both the connection to the computer and the battery not being charged, I recommend this to solve that problem, this little kit works very well for me.

To sum up, go wireless and get a different kind of battery that you can charge without using a micro USB cable and that should fix all your problems.

http://www.amazon.com/video-games/dp/B001ELWMHI here we go this is the Xbox one im going to buy

there's always amazon

I would suggest buying the xbox one elite controller thumbstick replacement set off amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G1XMXBI/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1506295747&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=xbox+one+elite+controller+thumbsticks+replacement&dpPl=1&dpID=41iKYmqQaeL&ref=plSrch

I believe these are the ones I bought, (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWOOIUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_56lJxbDGRXCJE)

Amazon is practically giving away Fable: The Lost Chapters for 9.99 NEW

http://www.amazon.com/Fable-Lost-Chapters-Xbox/dp/B0001UEHP8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411647542&sr=8-2&keywords=fable

They are still on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Limited-Collectors-Pc/dp/B0002A2S26

Gam3Gear High-Definition TV Component Composite AV Audio Video Cable for Classic Original Xbox https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E6W2XKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_U-emzbEZ23ZYZ

This????

Been messing around with how I want to play since I made the mistake on buying the game not on PC. So far it's made a big difference in overall control.

Using the Collective Minds FPS paddle accessory thing and bought this pack of aluminum joystick replacements off Amazon. The base is magnetic and it comes with a couple different lengths with concave/convex tops.

Link for joystick: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G1XMXBI?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

The quality of the rubber is a little meh, but once you wear it in it's much better. The concave ones are almost identical to Xbox One's joysticks.

Link for Collective Minds FPS thing: https://www.amazon.com/Collective-Dominator-Controller-Adapter-playstation-4/dp/B01L8QHXJA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539437945&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=collective+minds+strike+pack+ps4

Apparently there's a bunch of options for configurations but I'm too lazy to try and figure it out so I just mapped some face buttons to the paddles.

the future is here

4 items in question:

What is a good price for the these two motherboards?

1. Gigabyte LGA 1155 mATX B75 chipset with latest bios and native PARALLEL Port: GA-B75M-D3V (NewEgg link) used, but complete in box with I/O shield, manuals, etc.?

2. Gigabyte LGA 1155 mATX Z68 chipset with an updated bios for Ivy Bridge Overclocking GA- Z68MA-D2H-B3 (NewEgg Link) used, with box, but no I/O shield, etc.?

3. What is the going rate for a used i5-3570K with original stock cooler?

4. Finally, What would be a price for a good condition original Steel Battalion (green buttons), complete with controller and Xbox Game (just the first game) in original box? amazon link

*edited to update 2nd board with correct link

Tekken 7 for $39.99.

Includes a digital copy of Tekken 6 and Eliza Character DLC for 7.

Could you get something like this for the original Xbox and then use that as the DVD player?(I'm pretty sure the original Xbox can play DVDs but might need the media remote. It's been a long time since I messed with an OG xbox.


https://www.amazon.com/HD-Link-Cable-Original-Xbox-System/dp/B07D19QQHW


https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-DVD-Movie-Playback-Kit/dp/B00005O0I9

I bought replacement thumb sticks on Amazon. They are aluminum and will hopefully last much longer. Pretty easy to install too.

Gam3Gear Aluminum Alloy Metal... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VWOOIUQ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

It gets kind of laggy near the end of the extended game. I don't recommend playing it through the 360's emulator.

http://www.amazon.com/Fable-The-Lost-Chapters-Xbox/dp/B0001UEHP8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382248879&sr=8-1&keywords=fable+the+lost+chapters

guess ill tell little sooner in December
https://www.amazon.com/Tekken-7-Xbox-One/dp/B01GW90BTW?th=1

Steel Battalion I picked this up new for $25 when the local Gamecrazy closed down. I haven't opened it, nor do I plan on doing so.

Mass Effect Limited Edition It cannot be worth $2000, but from what I understand these are hard to come by. I have two, one opened and one closed. I paid $10 apiece.

The other things I have are mostly imports that are Mega Man/Rockman related.

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Scope-Screen-Person-Shooter-GamingModz/dp/B01J4K02TK

ther u go matey, i used em way back when and they work so well,lol, hip fire everyware haha

These have done me good

Xbox One Controller Battery, High-Speed Charging Rechargeable Battery Pack for Xbox One/Xbox One S/Xbox One X/Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPNYGST/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pCc0DbY5H4WKY

Hey! I got it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Original-GhostCase-Kit-Crystal-Clear/dp/B007QUD5EA/ref=sr_1_2?crid=29E4NUR3ZDB51&keywords=original+xbox+ghost+case&qid=1573597867&sprefix=original+xbox+ghost+case%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-2

Or you can get a used shell for like $17. I actually bought one of them from this seller:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Housing-Body-Shell-Power-button-ports-connect-Screw-Fan-for-Original-XBOX-2004/163606700532?hash=item2617b821f4:g:BGUAAOSwyXVbX59F

Just use the base from your current consoles, as they vary throughout the revisions (v1.6 motherboard won't fit in previous revisions without modifying a mounting pad).

This is the charger pack I have been using for over a year. One charge lasts over 10hr and it's a quick battery swap. Highly recommend it.

Xbox One Controller Battery, High-Speed Charging Rechargeable Battery Pack for Xbox One/Xbox One S/Xbox One X/Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPNYGST/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mfAWDbA286KH6

I really hoped i'd come in here and you were some kid asking for trash talking tips. I'm sad that's not what this is.

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Do you have an xbox chat adapter?

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Headset-Adapter-Non-Retail-Packaging/dp/B07CBBCJFX/ref=asc_df_B07CBBCJFX/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385569288159&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11794982144510558130&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031204&hvtargid=pla-823984956429&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=80172126698&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385569288159&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11794982144510558130&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031204&hvtargid=pla-823984956429

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Or are you plugged directly into the controller port?

I have never boughten this so I don't know if the quality is good or not.

$30 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.ca/Xbox-DVD-Movie-Playback-Kit/dp/B00005O0I9

Exact same scenario. Want to add a feature that requires a license? You had to pay for the license.

Think of the bigger picture. Why would Microsoft blanket license this for however many million Xbox One users there are so EVERYONE gets to use it 'free' when they know there's going to be a small number who will ever actually use it?

30$ not a penny more.

Edit: nope 20$

Great job OP. I'm a little disappointed that the banana pi didn't catch on, but the only thing it had going for it was the sata port.

You might want to think of investing in a USB enclosure for the HDD and buy a raspberry pi 3. I have over 9TB worth of data connected to my raspberry pi 2, and I use OSMC with an Xbox DVD kit dongle that I converted to usb years ago to control OSMC with the included remote (OSMC even has native support for the xbox dongle in the remote settings).

Just go buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Battalion-Xbox/dp/B00006ZCCD

e: also throw one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Qwerty-Messaging-Chatpad-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B00BWK01OC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1541394362&sr=8-4&keywords=xbox+360+keyboard+pad

in there

This is a better deal: https://smile.amazon.com/Xbox-One-1TB-Console-Raider-Microsoft/dp/B017RZ3PWU/ref=sr_1_9?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1468322608&sr=1-9&keywords=xbox+one

Didn't you hear though, they're already releasing new consoles. That's why these are so cheap all of a sudden.

$95 for an original xbox? Da fuck. http://www.amazon.com/XBOX-Console/dp/B001ELWMHI
Thats just amazon, which is considered more expensive than the alternatives.