How do you tell what DVD drive an XBOX has without opening the box?
05-25-04, 09:45 PM
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How do you tell what DVD drive an XBOX has without opening the box?
I want an XBOX but I don't want to get one with the infamous Thompson drive. Is there much of a chance to still get one? I searched google and couldn't find a date when they switched the the Philips and Samsung drives. Is there any way to tell by the serial number? Or am I worrying for nothing?
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Originally posted by goLUCKY
here's some info on the xbox serial numbers.
http://www.xbox-linux.org/docs/manufacturing.html
here's some info on the xbox serial numbers.
http://www.xbox-linux.org/docs/manufacturing.html
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Originally posted by Mr. Cinema
so....what numbers in the serial number are you supposed to look for that tells you the xbox contains a Samsung drive?
so....what numbers in the serial number are you supposed to look for that tells you the xbox contains a Samsung drive?
The last two numbers on this xbox are 03 look for 06. Also look on top of the box to see where teh console was made.
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I have a Thompson.
For the most part no problems. However, I do think Crimson Skies was acting weird in the drive. I've had few Live CS sessions end abruptly due to "a dirty disc".
For the most part no problems. However, I do think Crimson Skies was acting weird in the drive. I've had few Live CS sessions end abruptly due to "a dirty disc".
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Originally posted by Giantrobo
I have a Thompson.
For the most part no problems. However, I do think Crimson Skies was acting weird in the drive. I've had few Live CS sessions end abruptly due to "a dirty disc".
I have a Thompson.
For the most part no problems. However, I do think Crimson Skies was acting weird in the drive. I've had few Live CS sessions end abruptly due to "a dirty disc".
