Buying And Playing An Original Xbox In 2023: The MUST Have Games You Need To Play!

[@thegamethrifter]

I had a really good time putting this video together. Since Microsoft won't be adding anymore original Xbox games to the backwards compatibility catalog, picking up an original Xbox is a MUST for fans! What a blast it was going and recording all this footage! I actually recorded a ton more but have to keep my videos to a certain length right now. Thanks for watching!

[@markdupree9352]

Oof, the memories! Thx bro

[@thegamethrifter]

Thank you very much for watching! @@markdupree9352

[@chickenwings6172]

IDK a little game called GTA 3 lol

[@dumbdadstech2976]

Agree on Buffy, I loved that game!

[@thegamethrifter]

It's such a great game! Still locked to the original Xbox as well!@@dumbdadstech2976

[@BitestheStuff]

I remember being absolutely shocked and thrilled about getting my xbox as a kid. My whole family pitched in. My uncle bought me arctic racing, so that was my first game, but getting that initial experience right out the box was outstanding. So many good memories. Lan parties with friends, exploring Halo, playing Xbox Live in it's hey day, and getting to experience certain games for the first time on the Xbox, like Half Life 2. I also loved the 3D platformers on it. Lots of fun games from that genre on that console. Then there was KotoR, still one of the best Star Wars and RPG games I ever played. Also the first game I ever bought with my own money. I scrapped and saved to buy it. I was really proud of myself.

[@thegamethrifter]

It's a highly underrated console! That's why I wanted to do this video. I honestly spent a lot of time recording footage and going through games, but my videos are only allowed to be so long currently. So I hope to revisit Xbox at some point! Thanks for watching!

[@prodigalespace7299]

the biggest feature that caught my eye on xbox was saved music playlists, playing GTA san andreas with your own music station playing your saved playlists was just amazing! far surpassed anything PS where doing at the time!

[@thegamethrifter]

Awesome feature made possible because of the internal HDD! Some games let you do custom soundtracks for games, I used to have specific music for things in EPSN NFL 2K5. Certain song for a TD, a sack, an INT ect Thanks for watching!

[@prodigalespace7299]

@@thegamethrifter much love! keep up the great videos man!

[@thegamethrifter]

I appreciate it! If you ever have any suggestions for videos let me know! @@prodigalespace7299

[@driley1988]

Yeah lots of people don't talk about that and gives xbox credit for it

[@thegamethrifter]

My Xbox still has custom soundtracks! @@driley1988

[@duckpwnd]

I remember being blown away at the time by seeing the Xbox version of Splinter Cell

[@thegamethrifter]

Those games still look pretty good even today!

[@jimi6335]

Black is a fantastic fps on xbox

[@thegamethrifter]

Got really into the game capturing footage for this video, ended up only using a bit of it though! @@jimi6335

[@patrickconners]

Even the gameplay was just as impressive

[@thegamethrifter]

Absolutely! Even though Splinter Cell wasn't Xbox exclusive, it was definitely more well known as an Xbox game, especially when the multiplayer dropped. @@patrickconners

[@ArchangelRG09]

I wouldve traded my ps2 and gamecube both for the og xbox back in the day cause thats the one i really wanted as a preteen when it released. Now as an adult i own the og xbox and spend so much time on it with good chunk of its library, currently playing 007 everything or nothing

[@thegamethrifter]

It was definitely the "Cool" console to own imo!

[@TheZestySoul97]

Same here mate. Grew up on the PS2, but always wanted the Xbox because my buddy around the corner owned one and I was always envious of the graphics lol just bought an OG Xbox and been loving it! The console is a monster in terms of graphics and speed for it’s time.. some games still hold up imo

[@thegamethrifter]

@@TheZestySoul97 YES! Incredible console! I still play mine all the time!

[@NRitchey]

Combat Evolved still holds up in 2024. I was an infant, but I will say, the visuals look amazing for their time. Not to mention the soundtrack, audio, innovation, design, and story, it was simply a masterpiece that continued to evolve until 343 took over. Also, 720p output for 2001 is insane considering we didn't get native 4k until the Xbox One X.

[@thegamethrifter]

It was such a great game and far ahead of its time!

[@ThaBlackSaiyan]

I'm not a Xbox gamer but I really enjoyed this video recounting classic titles this video is truly a gem

[@thegamethrifter]

I appreciate that! What type of consoles do you game with? I have some PlayStation content in the works too!

[@BasicSneedEducation]

It’s a good time to buy for OG Xbox and Xbox 360 right now. Some games are getting expensive but those are the exception. Most games are affordable still. I’d recommend both Max Payne games for the OG Xbox.

[@thegamethrifter]

I actually own both of those! Really cool games!

[@Freelancer837]

It's the problem that some of the expensive ones are actually some of the most common games funnily enough. The Halo series (while not ridiculously priced) are definitely getting overcharged everywhere for their old versions. They're getting the Pokemon effect of "These games that are some of the most sold games of all time that everyone and their mother owns are for some reason worth way too high of a price?"

[@thegamethrifter]

Reminds me of flea markets when I come across Super Mario Bro's for the NES and see it going for $30. lol @@Freelancer837

[@jasonhesseltine3520]

@@thegamethrifter Right. It's what accounts for the inflated prices of used vinyl copies of Dark Side of the Moon are like 40 bucks now. That album sold 45 million copies ... it's not rare, just famous.

[@thegamethrifter]

Same with Super Mario Bro's 3 on NES. I see that priced like $50 and it's worth maybe $10....popular but not rare at all. @@jasonhesseltine3520

[@pinkflamingo5972]

Please do a hidden gems video. I had a dreamcast as a kid and often relate to you in feeling old when I’m talking with my kids about video games from back then. I finally got an original Xbox last year and after I learned how cheap the games and systems are I picked up another to do LAN party’s with my older sons. It’s absolutely hilarious to still do a Halo or Battlefront LAN and it just works. No account setup and no extra fees. Just plug them together and it just works. I’ll have to give fuzion frenzy a try. I haven’t because the price for it at my local stores has gone up an odd amount. Thanks for the vid.

[@thegamethrifter]

I definitely have enough games to do a hidden gems video! I appreciate you watching!

[@CollinJosephNeal]

This is great thanks for putting it together. Halo CE still is my favorite above the rest but I actually bought an Xbox honestly for the Arcade games that got ported to it including Arctic Thunder and the Midway Arcade Treasures.

[@thegamethrifter]

That's a true fan right there! I forgot about the arcade games that they had on the Xbox. And that escalated with the Xbox 360 with the Live Arcade!

[@kristoferwarren1749]

What a video!. Thoroughly enjoyed that piece of nostalgic. I still have all my originals.. Sub added

[@thegamethrifter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kristoferwarren1749]

@@thegamethrifter I've been purchasing quite a few hits/gems/classics on the original Xbox and 360. Fusion Frenzy is one I need

[@thegamethrifter]

Fusion Frenzy is so much fun! @@kristoferwarren1749

[@pbear7304]

Since I was a big fan of the movie of Pitch Black from back in the day, an underrated gem was Chronicles of Riddick Escape from Butcher Bay, what an awesome game that tells the backstory to Riddick from a first person shooter/adventure perspective.

[@thegamethrifter]

I actually have that on my Best Xbox 360 games to play in 2024. The Athena game comes with Butcher Bay Remastered!

[@joserioseco5003]

Hello sir! Great video. You have an extra subscriber. The memories come flooding back when watching these videos. Collecting here for this great console. Most expensive game here in the UK for me was about £65 which was for Outrun 2006 Coast to Coast. I can't get every game but trying to get every Sega produced/published game for the OG Xbox. Looking forward to your next video 👍

[@thegamethrifter]

That means a lot to me! I've really been enjoying putting together these videos because I spend so much time playing the games and remembering how great they are! I'm busy working on my next videos already!

[@sandman8920]

I’m trying to get the sega games too. I must be bidding against you 😂 damn some of them are expensive!

[@chili_phil]

Great video. I’m playing the halo remakes at the moment, even playing it in the old graphics does the business. It’s a masterpiece

[@thegamethrifter]

Couldn't agree more!

[@CashmoneyPhay]

Jet set radio of the future was my FAVORITE game to play on my Xbox. I still remember changing my garage music.

[@thegamethrifter]

AMAZING GAME! One of my favorites! AND, they're making a new one currently!

[@SJxPVR]

I still have my original halo edition xbox still go back to Black and def jam FFNY

[@thegamethrifter]

That's awesome to hear! Love to see people collect and play the classics! That Halo Edition is still incredible!

[@SJxPVR]

@thegamethrifter I still love hearing that start up sound from the original

[@thegamethrifter]

It was next level! I remember thinking how I was witnessing real power for gaming! I played Halo CE and was blown away! @@SJxPVR

[@aceassn716]

Def Jam FFNY is still one of the best fighting games ever

[@SJxPVR]

@@aceassn716 facts!

[@shanedogg209]

my favorite OGXBOX game was/is DOOM 3.

[@thegamethrifter]

That's a great choice! I almost added that one too! lol

[@larryconnerjr1835]

My favorite game from the original Xbox was Dead 2 Rights, definitely in my personal top 5 video games of all time

[@thegamethrifter]

Great game! I actually have it and beat it several times!

[@9nxt]

I got two free Xboxes, one with a dead motherboard and one with a dead disk drive, I combine them together. Clean the insides and pasted new thermal paste. Wirks like a dream

[@thegamethrifter]

That's the way these things go with moving parts and everything!

[@anthonysmurthwaite6258]

Jade Empire, so underrated

[@thegamethrifter]

AMAZING GAME! Would love a remake!

[@andreg.ignacio]

yes I still have an original xbox & original xbox games & I love them they're really nostalgic to me from these past years from a while ago great & original xbox & a few launch titles of that were 1st released shortly after "attacks of september 11"

[@thegamethrifter]

That's great to hear that you still have yours! It's one of the most nostalgic consoles ever!

[@andreg.ignacio]

@@thegamethrifter yes really

[@SuperMoviemaster21]

What’s the best model to get if you want it to last forever? Had the crystal 2004 one which just randomly won’t power on; I’ve heard of that the ones produced after 2004 and the 1.6 ones should do the trick, but what are your thoughts?

[@thegamethrifter]

After 2004 is best, some of the early, early ones have bad disc drives.

[@SuperMoviemaster21]

@@thegamethrifter Can you please tell me which specific models I should be looking out for and where I could possibly get them? :-)

[@thegamethrifter]

By far the best original Xbox version and most reliable is 1.4 - 1.5 revision.@@SuperMoviemaster21

[@SuperMoviemaster21]

@@thegamethrifter Really? Because I’ve heard everywhere online that 1.6 supposed to be the best. And like you said, the ones made after 2004 are the best. What should I be looking out for her to try to find them?

[@thegamethrifter]

I would test it to make sure the disc drive opens and closes and reads discs. @@SuperMoviemaster21

[@franco7363]

For me is the best action game of all time. Ninja Gaiden on the OG Xbox. 🙌🏻

[@thegamethrifter]

One of the hardest games as well!

[@DoCKathos]

I don't know why it took me so long to start buying xbox games, my brother had 1 and I played it all the time with so many good games. I have most of the ps2 games I want so last year I decided to pick up a ps3 and xbox (which took several swaps for a disc drive that actually worked). There's only a couple xbox games I'm missing so I think next I'll pick up an x360 for a handful of games that are either exclusive or just run better on the console because they're a nightmare to get working properly on windows 10.

[@thegamethrifter]

That's awesome to hear! Thanks so much for checking out my channel!

[@guygardner8308]

Great vid! are you using an upscaler? You captures don't have the classic muddied look.

[@thegamethrifter]

Yea, I'm upscaling to 4K and also used a smaller window for the non wide-screen games.

[@Neros_light]

Halo CE was the start of my love for gaming at 5 years old. And now I don't even play the newer entries. Makes me sad what 343 did to Halo.

[@thegamethrifter]

Halo 4 has a great story IMO. Halo 5 was terrible, but Halo Infinite soft rebooted the story in a good way IMO.

[@Neros_light]

@thegamethrifter yeah true. Halo 4 is pretty much the only 343 era one I like. It's got emotional depth which I appreciate even if some of the level designs aren't my favorite. As a teenager I'd played the campaign of most Halo games so many times that I knew (and to this day still know) levels like the back of my hand. I just meant more of that after Halo 4, 343 seems to care more about money

[@thegamethrifter]

5 was bad because they tried to get too many other characters involved and led everyone to believe Chief was going to die and have this epic showdown...lol It just wasn't great.@@Neros_light

[@centurion8446]

Special mention for Jade Empire. Gem of a game. Thanks will check some of the others out like the Indy Jones game

[@thegamethrifter]

Great games!

[@leevonrobinson7166]

Two of the first games I ever played on the Xbox was halo and Simpsons hit and run

[@thegamethrifter]

Both great games!

[@NYYanks2003040506]

PS2 is my favorite console from that gen but I also had an Xbox and I don't think it got the respect it deserved. Most viewed it as a Halo box and no doubt, Halo 1 and 2 are awesome but it was much more than that. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay, the Splinter Cell games, Breakdown, Sega GT, Outrun, Gun Valkyrie, Unreal Championship 2, Dead or Alive Ultimate collection, DoA 3 and Xtreme Beach Volleyball, Jade Empire, Psychonauts, Top Spin Tennis, Project Gotham series, Forza... Stellar library and there's plenty of great stuff that I didn't list.

[@thegamethrifter]

That's a great take! I mean at the time PS2 was king but Xbox was doing so many awesome things. A real hardcore gaming machine in my opinion.

[@sandman8920]

I love the s controller!

[@thegamethrifter]

solid controller!

[@thedylanshow1]

Did you buy the protection AC power cord or just use a plain one? Thanks and great video.

[@thegamethrifter]

I have both

[@thedylanshow1]

@thegamethrifter thanks. Do they both work fine? If I buy the plain on I'd unplug it after use.

[@thegamethrifter]

@@thedylanshow1 Yes! Both work fine for me. No issues at all!

[@kristinaF54]

NTSC games are cheaper but PAL versions are getting pricey now, especially for non-scratched discs with box and manuals.

[@thegamethrifter]

I did not realize that!

[@secretsociety81]

The Warriors for Xbox is goated

[@thegamethrifter]

Great game!

[@MiKeFish2012]

I got a 4tb cerbios myself with 95+ systems on it and all of xbox titles...and upgraded wireless 360 controllers all in that halo limited edition ghost green shells

[@thegamethrifter]

I have the Halo Edition Xbox too!

[@vinvaneli]

The original Xbox game that I absolutely loved and STILL play to this day on my Xbox one (backwards compatible): Breakdown!! Best original Xbox game in my opinion.

[@thegamethrifter]

That's old school and awesome!

[@stratuvarious8547]

I've never played Halo on Xbox, only on PC. I bought my Xbox for Knights of the Old Republic. KOTOR 1 and 2, Jade Empire, and few cross platform games like Tony Hawk's Underground, Spider-man 2, and Prince of Persia.

[@thegamethrifter]

Halo is awesome on Xbox. In my opinion it's much better suited for console gaming.

[@SlumpedlordYTTV]

Subbed cause of the sound of the of xbox

[@thegamethrifter]

I appreciate it!

[@schoolboymanny6564]

Anyone know where i can get one? Is it possible to convert it to hdmi port?

[@thegamethrifter]

eBay is a good bet, but try to get a model produced after 2003 if possible. They can be modded to have HDMI port, but I use a thing called a Pound HDMI converter and it works fine for me.

[@denisomar19764]

I don't know how to sign in and insignia😢

[@thegamethrifter]

There's KZbin guides on how to do it!

[@MartianTerror17]

Great video, I've been an Xbox player since the first one. They're always thinking ahead about the next big thing in games. Even now with cloud gaming, they are leading the console charge. I'm currently replaying Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds. I didn't play the original game but I love Chaos Bleeds and it's complex fighting system and cool puzzle-ish gameplay. Plus you play as different characters and it is like a lost episode of the show. Definitely a project with a lot of love put into the development.

[@thegamethrifter]

Chaos Bleeds is also good! But if you get the chance to try the original game I'd highly suggest it because even though you only play as Buffy, they did a great job with a slightly darker tone. The original Xbox brought some good stuff like internal HDD and Ethernet port built in. Revolutionized online multiplayer as well. And Xbox in general have a great history of doing cool things like Achievements, Party Chat, brought Netflix to an app. Appreciate you watching!

[@PaperBanjo64]

XBOX controller alone makes the dualshock look so outdated, analog triggers make racing games so good on the XBOX, and Forza Motorsport, while perhaps Gran Turismo 4 has better graphics, I'd much prefer playing Forza, the computer opponents actually RACE and aren't just a procession you're interrupting, cars take DAMAGE if you crash into each other or the wall, and that badass soundtrack...just love it!

[@thegamethrifter]

GREAT POINTS! I really got back into racing games once Forza came along!

[@derekrosas1593]

Just scored one on marketplace the other day for 30 bucks, slowly building my library. I had to revisit my favorite spongebob game, the one based on the movie. Currently playing GTA 3. Anyone have trouble with game discs that look pristine but won't read on the console?

[@thegamethrifter]

That's awesome! The problem with some of the earlier Xbox consoles is the disc drive could be faulty and have trouble reading discs.

[@LadyFoxFireGaming]

Buffy ❤😍

[@thegamethrifter]

Haha! I figured you'd catch that lol

[@aceassn716]

Proud to say my niece still has both I bought for her 20yrs ago

[@thegamethrifter]

Both are good, I prefer the first game though. @@aceassn716

[@VoodooApex]

Armed and Dangerous and Splinter Cell are missing. DOA 3 too

[@thegamethrifter]

I can only put so many in these videos, but I'll have more on the original Xbox! Got those games in my collection.

[@DanielMazahreh]

You just can’t beat the classic original halo. I replayed this game several times and still holds up due to its brilliant game Design open ended sandbox, and so much more. The sequels may have added some modernized improvements, but all were missing things that made the original the absolute best.

[@thegamethrifter]

Absolutely agree!

[@KrisVickers-wn6dd]

So I collect for xbox 360 at the moment. But for some reason I am really tempted to get an og xbox and collect for it instead. I just love the aesthetic of it. What do you think silly idea? stick with 360?

[@thegamethrifter]

I collect for both!! The original Xbox is great to collect for right now because 96% of the library is really cheap to buy! There's a handful of expensive games, but most are highly affordable!

[@KrisVickers-wn6dd]

@@thegamethrifter Which do you prefer if you had to pick one console? playing crackdown here atm. great game.

[@thegamethrifter]

@@KrisVickers-wn6dd I'd pick 360 because it's my all time favorite console. There's just so much that they did right.

[@KrisVickers-wn6dd]

@@thegamethrifter Interesting. Top 5 360 games?

[@afriend9428]

*Otogi and Out Run 2? Both cost $200 a pop now* ⭐️

[@thegamethrifter]

For real? Dang...I got some expensive games lol

[@zachross8081]

still waiting for more original Xbox titles for backwards compatible?

[@thegamethrifter]

I doubt they do anymore, but with Microsoft owning Activision it's feasible.

[@tommywu1043]

Damn t1 was like a cable back in the 1998. If you remember back then

[@thegamethrifter]

I wasn't on the internet until around 2000 lol

[@lakerskb2465]

I remember getting my Xbox then going to the game store and asking for a memory card and getting told it was built in with the game

[@thegamethrifter]

I actually bought the memory card because I didn't understand lol

[@lakerskb2465]

@@thegamethrifter I was lost but also happy because just came from PS2 and not having a memory card

[@BruceLeeroyX]

Xbox needs to make #EnterTheMatrix & #PathOfNeo forward compatible with enhancements.

[@thegamethrifter]

It'd be nice if they did that with a bunch of games honestly!

[@steakcrust558]

Gauntlet Dark Legacy or bust

[@thegamethrifter]

I've never played it, but I'll look into it!

[@steakcrust558]

@@thegamethrifter lol its honestly like a 75 or 85 of 100 tops, but its a super fun time if you and 3 friends are playing. Its a good old midway arcade game port

[@thegamethrifter]

I'll keep an eye open! I actually tend to find a ton of rarer games out at thrift stores or garage sales. I've picked up some really cool stuff for $1 here or $2 there lol@@steakcrust558

[@robwoodruff1844]

I didn't know you did have videos too.

[@thegamethrifter]

I do lots of videos

[@gieanmossmann3942]

Splinter cell series was my favourite.

[@thegamethrifter]

Such a classic series! I hope they bring it back soon!

[@Gameprojordan]

Lots of good rainbow six games on it too

[@thegamethrifter]

Forgot all about those! Good call! @@Gameprojordan

[@purefoldnz3070]

where are the Splinter Cell games and Riddick?

[@thegamethrifter]

I think I put Splinter Cell in the montage at the end, but Riddick is a gem for sure. I am only allowed to make videos a certain length for now. But good choices for sure!

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@thegamethrifter yes that Riddick game was so advanced for its time.

[@thegamethrifter]

I agree! I own it and own the 2nd game as well as the remastered first game on 360. @@purefoldnz3070

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@thegamethrifter fantastic!

[@gwslayton]

Nice!

[@thegamethrifter]

Thanks!

[@HeDi-p5z]

Playstation 2 was just as good and the GameCube wasn't so bad either, looking back now they were All Legendary Consoles and I'd go for All of them

[@thegamethrifter]

All solid consoles in their own rights, but Xbox's power led it to getting many additional features and even some exclusive games! Also, Xbox Live and the ability to play online right out of the box was a massive advantage.

[@guesswhojust]

Mechassault ?

[@thegamethrifter]

Great game for sure! Also cheap to pick up!

[@tropixi5336]

i miss my old xbox

[@thegamethrifter]

Now is the time to buy them again! They're gonna go up in price!

[@wilfredwayne7139]

That timing capacitor is a bitch im gonna have to rip mine out.

[@thegamethrifter]

Eventually they'll all go bad unfortunately.

[@sebastianhoyos8337]

Xbox creation was the best in gaming industry, first game i played was Halo, and damn could not turn off the TV for 8 hours.

[@thegamethrifter]

That's what I'm talking about! Such an awesome time!

[@levigrant9161]

If you think that Fable is good you should try Fable 3 for the Xbox 360

[@thegamethrifter]

I've played and beat every Fable game including the Arcade one and Kinect one...lol

[@JoshLineberry]

Fable 3 is the worst of the series. Fable 2 is where it's at on the 360.

[@levigrant9161]

@JoshLineberry you are saying that Fable 3 is the worst I've got news for you Fable3 has better graphics than Fable2

[@JoshLineberry]

@@levigrant9161 is that really your argument? 😂😂 So you're telling me a newer game has better graphics than older versions of the game? 😂😂😂 Graphics alone don't make a game better. Fable 2 is considered the best in the series and it's not even close between 2 and 3.

[@levigrant9161]

@JoshLineberry but Fabial 2 has the worst graphics than Fable 3 I have seen a video of Fable 2 on KZbin and the graphics is not that good

[@lurkerrekrul]

"Relatively cheap" Well, I suppose in a world where a $300 graphics card is considered "budget", the games would be. However when I go looking for games I'd like to have on the Xbox, they all seem to be $30+ for a bare disc and $70+ for a complete copy. Personally, i don't consider that cheap. Then again, I'm poor.

[@thegamethrifter]

I'm not rich by any means, but if I could give a suggestion it'd be to look for local mom and pop retro stores in your area or garage sales and yard sales. I regularly find Xbox games for a couple of dollars. Even eBay has some pretty cheap depending on the game.

[@lurkerrekrul]

@@thegamethrifter I've been looking for a copy of Godzilla: Destroy all Monsters Melee. One game store told me that a different location had it, but wanted $33 for just the disc in a generic case. I checked two retro game stores (two locations in the same chain), but they didn't have it either. One of them did had Godzilla: Save the Earth (I actually have that one) complete, and they wanted $56 for it! On eBay, G:DAMM usually goes for around $30 for a bare disc and $50+ for a complete copy. I once saw the case in Savers (like Goodwill), but when I took it up to the register and they opened it, there was some other disc in it, not the game. :(

[@nextgengreymanofficial458]

I don’t remember when but someone gave me a weird game called pariah and that game was OK just like halo

[@thegamethrifter]

Never heard of it, but I'll look into it!

[@aurawolf664]

Jet Set Radio !!!!!!!!!!!

[@thegamethrifter]

CLASSIC! Sega is finally working on a sequel too.

[@brucemohamed5316]

i knew it i knew it u would say halo XD man that game does want to die 😍

[@thegamethrifter]

Halo is awesome!

[@59spadesofalife52]

People are absolutely obsessed with this console I’ve been getting recommended a shit ton of these videos. Lol

[@thegamethrifter]

It's a great console, and right now is very cheap to collect for!

[@computersandgaming6664]

Great video! Do you know what year OG Xbox is? Mines is an 03 one.

[@thegamethrifter]

My original launch OG Xbox was 01. My newer one is an 04, which is actually pretty sturdy. Thanks for watching!

[@einheit02]

Halo LAN parties were peak gaming. Nothing will beat the experience of having 16 friends in 1 room all yelling together. Online play is a hollow, boring, lonely experience by comparison.

[@thegamethrifter]

Agreed!

[@ssz28envy]

Skip all this. Buy splinter cell and install a hard drive. Then add lots of xbox roms. Buy an hdmi cable for it. You're welcome.

[@thegamethrifter]

To be honest, ROMS aren't as good as the actual games. Especially if you're interested in actually collecting like myself. I have a Pound HDMI converter on my OG Xbox as it is. Games aren't super expensive and it's fun to collect for. Hence the video.

[@GreySectoid]

HDMI mod is the best quality, and you need hardware mod for that.

[@thegamethrifter]

I think my footage looks pretty good and I just use the Pound HDMI converter! @@GreySectoid

[@JoshLineberry]

Skip all that noise and hardmod the thing. Softmods are a thing of the past.

[@Ayixlia]

This video is a sin, how could your forget Grab By The Ghoulies, Conker Live & Reloaded Ninja Gaiden, DOA 3, Splinter Cell?

[@thegamethrifter]

I only have so much time for each video since the channel just started. Splinter Cell I fit in at the split screen part in the end. I have Conker, Ghoulies and NG but didn't capture footage. Maybe a follow up video is needed!

[@Ayixlia]

@@thegamethrifter Great video anyway!

[@thegamethrifter]

I appreciate it! It's definitely hard to fit in a ton of games into these videos like I want! @@Ayixlia

[@Potere_AS]

cool console

[@thegamethrifter]

Thanks very much!

[@titanman9000]

Gameplay footage of kotor 1 which is great. I always liked kotor 2 even more! More upgrades and items still hoping for a kotor 3

[@thegamethrifter]

You'd think it'd be a no brainer at this point!

[@titanman9000]

@@thegamethrifter yes and an instant hit! BioWare needs to re-activate its fan base lol

[@thegamethrifter]

It's like, we got KOTOR 1 and 2 and both were awesome (2 was made by Obsidian) and they did some great Dragon Age games, but none for the past decade. And the first 3 Mass Effect games were fantastic too. @@titanman9000

[@crushthecrusher7134]

The Rock

[@thegamethrifter]

If you smell what he's cooking! It's an OG Xbox!

[@aceassn716]

WM IX Double Doink the Clown

[@TadashiNazuka]

My original OG Xbox that I bought like 20 years ago just quit working last month and I'm going to replace it asap because it's one of my favorite all time consoles. Probably ranks as Top 3 in my gaming history, played it a ton.

[@thegamethrifter]

GREAT console, probably my favorite all time!

[@TadashiNazuka]

@@thegamethrifter yea I worked at Circuit City in vid game dept during that era and always told customers that Xbox was far superior to PS2 as far as performance.

[@thegamethrifter]

@@TadashiNazuka It was night and day difference. In fact, Xbox got exclusives because of the power difference. It was attractive to developers!

[@TurboPro9952]

Im both a playstation and xbox guy.

[@thegamethrifter]

So you're just a gamer! Awesome!

[@TheWhopdego1]

I feel that you are off on the crimson skies idea. I would love an updated game using the same idea for today's market. Ace combat still kicks it. Imagine crimson skies with ace combat playstyle

[@thegamethrifter]

I guess that'd be fine, I do love Crimson Skies though. Feels like an underrated gem!

[@vencesrios4584]

Anybody; BLACK, MAX PAYNE 1& 2, KILLSWITCH, HALO 1&2, HITMAN GAMES, MECH ASSAULT 1&2, FAR CRY INSTINCTS!!! 😎

[@thegamethrifter]

All awesome games!

[@CorneliusGrimm-dq3sb]

Just bought one today so I could play Halo 2 and Manhunt

[@thegamethrifter]

Awesome! How much are they going for these days?

[@Darkscenes-jp4ge]

Unless it is some kind of rich video game collector no one is gonna buy an original Xbox in 2023 everyone today is buying the Xbox Series X/S and playing with people around the world on Xbox live

[@thegamethrifter]

I'm not rich at all, and original Xbox is fairly cheap to collect for right now. Nostalgia can be strong, and right now there's 20,000 people playing Insignia on original Xbox, which is actually really cool. There's a reason why classics are classic! I own a Series X and PS5 btw, but it's a blast to go back and play these old games again.

[@Darkscenes-jp4ge]

​@@thegamethrifter most people today are cheap tho they are gonna put in their hard earned money for the newest technology that's just how it is and you know the difference number of 20,000 compared to 20 million?

[@thegamethrifter]

Seems like quite a few people are interested in collecting from the looks of it. As we get further into the digital age, the only things we own are going to be physical. I think 52 original Xbox games are backwards compatible on the Xbox Series X, and some with free enhancements. But no doubt the best way to play these games is how they were originally played. You can get a start to a collection of OG Xbox for $200 or less. So it's not bad. I pick up Xbox games almost every time I hit a yard sale or retro shop. Most are $5 or so.@@Darkscenes-jp4ge

[@Darkscenes-jp4ge]

@@thegamethrifter but most kids parents are gonna buy the newest console and spend more money no way kids would be happy to go to school and have a completely different very old video game system compared to what all their friends have that's why im saying people who buy the original Xbox and it's games today are only for 2 reasons 1. rich video game collectors or 2. people who had the console when they were little and want the nostalgia but even people who want the nostalgia they are still always be playing the newest video game consoles this is facts

[@thegamethrifter]

For sure, most parent will buy the latest tech for their kids. @@Darkscenes-jp4ge

[@VideoGameXDomain]

Xbox was always superior to PS2. Yet PS2 is goated due to their exclusives. At the end of the day Xbox was more powerful and games generally played and looked better on their console.

[@thegamethrifter]

Back then I wasn't fully aware of the in's and out's of it all, but when I played NFL 2K5 on Xbox the jerseys got dirty and had creases on them, and the halftime show had moving highlights due to the internal Hard Drive, and on PS2 that stuff wasn't there. Both are solid consoles, but I credit Xbox with my love on online gaming!

[@TadashiNazuka]

You said it Perfectly.

[@rmitchell1]

Ps2 was better and it's not even close

[@thegamethrifter]

I think the people happiest were the one's with both like me.

[@JoshLineberry]

Ps2 is nowhere near as good, sorry.

[@cleverkitsune4302]

Most of thr games you are pining over are dumbed down pc ports, part of why i hated the xbox game devs started dumbing down games to also work on consoles

[@thegamethrifter]

Original Xbox and even Xbox 360 were absolutely crapping on PC games at that time. I'm sure there's plenty of PC oriented channels you can watch, I do console videos on the games I have a collection of. Which currently sits in the thousands.