This seller has the longest most detailed description I've ever seen for a console 😂 entire description is below... ( very long )
UNUSUAL ORIGINAL MICROSOFT XBOX – NUCLEAR / RADIATION CUSTOM – MODDED CONSOLE – 2002
For sale is a very unusual Original Microsoft Xbox featuring an extensive orange-and-black Nuclear / Radiation themed exterior and a modified system.
This is the actual console shown in the photos.
I acquired this Xbox from an elderly woman who had kept it stored in her attic for a very long time.
Unfortunately, she was unable to provide any information about its history, where the console originally came from, who customized or modified it, or when the work was performed.
Because of this, the exact origin and history of this Xbox remain unknown.
NUCLEAR / RADIATION CUSTOM EXTERIOR
The most distinctive feature of this Xbox is its orange-and-black Nuclear / Radiation themed exterior.
The design includes large, professionally applied graphics featuring:
• Radiation / nuclear symbols
• DANGER markings
• RESTRICTED AREA markings
• Orange and black industrial-style graphics
• Custom graphics across multiple sections of the console
These are not simply a few small decorative stickers. The graphics form an extensive coordinated design across the console.
I have researched the design but have NOT been able to reliably identify its original manufacturer or creator.
For complete transparency, I am NOT claiming that this is an official Microsoft special edition, prototype, XCM edition, or any other specific limited edition.
Its exact origin is unknown.
Please examine the detailed photos and judge the customization for yourself.
MODIFIED / MODDED XBOX
This Xbox is not running as a completely standard factory system.
The console boots successfully and displays a customized/alternative Xbox dashboard.
Based on the console's configuration and dashboard, it has clearly been modified at some point in its life.
However, because I did not perform the original modification and received no history with the console, I cannot confirm the exact modification method, BIOS, modchip or person/company responsible for the work.
I am intentionally NOT claiming a specific modchip or modification method without being able to verify it.
Detailed photographs of the inside of the console are included specifically so experienced Original Xbox collectors and modding enthusiasts can inspect the hardware themselves.
CONSOLE INFORMATION
• Original Microsoft Xbox
• Manufactured: December 9, 2002
• Custom Nuclear / Radiation themed orange-and-black exterior
• Modified / modded system
• Alternative/custom Xbox dashboard
• Console powers on and reaches the dashboard
• Internal hardware extensively photographed
• Vintage Original Xbox hardware
HARD DRIVE
The console contains a:
Seagate ST310014ACE IDE hard drive
The hard drive is recognized by the Xbox and the system successfully accesses its memory.
Several old game save entries are present in the Xbox memory.
These include save data associated with titles such as Halo 2, Need for Speed Carbon, Need for Speed Most Wanted, The Simpsons Road Rage and others.
IMPORTANT: These are save files/data. I am NOT claiming that those games are installed on the hard drive or included with the sale.
SAMSUNG DVD DRIVE – PLEASE READ
The console contains a Samsung Xbox DVD-ROM drive.
There is a known mechanical/eject issue with the drive.
When the Eject button is pressed, the DVD drive motor can be heard operating, but the disc tray does NOT open.
The mechanism appears to attempt to operate, but the tray remains closed.
Because the tray cannot currently be opened normally, I have NOT been able to properly test the console with a physical game disc.
Therefore:
THE DVD DRIVE MUST BE CONSIDERED FAULTY / IN NEED OF REPAIR.
I have NOT attempted to repair or replace the DVD drive.
This issue is being fully disclosed to the buyer.
INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS / CONSOLE OPENING
I opened the console myself ONLY so that I could take detailed photographs of the internal hardware for this eBay listing.
I wanted potential buyers, collectors and experienced Xbox modders to be able to see exactly what is inside the console.
I did NOT perform the original modifications.
I did NOT modify the motherboard.
I did NOT install a modchip.
I did NOT modify the wiring.
I did NOT replace or modify the hard drive.
I did NOT attempt to repair the DVD drive.
The internal photographs show the console essentially as I received it.
Please examine those photographs carefully, especially if you are familiar with Original Xbox modifications.
3 CONTROLLERS INCLUDED
Three Xbox controllers are included:
• 2 Black Xbox controllers – TESTED AND WORKING
• 1 Green Xbox controller – appears to have a fault
The green controller should therefore be considered faulty / for repair.
All controllers are shown in the photographs.
DVD REMOTE
An Xbox DVD remote/controller is also included.
The DVD remote has NOT BEEN TESTED.
It is therefore included AS-IS with no guarantee of functionality.
2 XBOX GAMES INCLUDED
Two physical Original Xbox games are included with the bundle.
Please refer to the photographs for the exact titles and their cosmetic condition.
Because the Xbox DVD tray currently does not open, I have not used this console to test the included discs.
KNOWN CONDITION / TESTING SUMMARY
CONSOLE:
• Powers on – YES
• Reaches Xbox dashboard – YES
• Modified/custom dashboard present – YES
• Hard drive recognized – YES
• Memory accessible – YES
• DVD drive motor operates – YES
• DVD tray ejects – NO
• Physical game disc testing – NOT POSSIBLE due to DVD tray issue
ACCESSORIES:
• Black Controller #1 – WORKING
• Black Controller #2 – WORKING
• Green Controller – APPEARS FAULTY
• DVD Remote – UNTESTED
• 2 Xbox games – INCLUDED
CONDITION
This is a vintage Original Xbox manufactured in 2002 and stored for many years.
Please expect normal signs of age, previous use, dust, cosmetic wear and imperfections.
I have intentionally provided numerous detailed photographs rather than attempting to hide its condition.
Please zoom in and inspect ALL photos carefully.
The photographs are an important part of this description and show the actual console and accessories you will receive.
UNKNOWN HISTORY / PROVENANCE
One of the interesting aspects of this console is that its history is largely unknown.
I obtained it from an elderly woman who had stored it in her attic for a very long time.
She was unfortunately unable to provide information about:
• Who originally owned the console
• Who created/applied the Nuclear / Radiation exterior design
• Who modified the Xbox
• What exact modification was performed
• When the modification/customization was done
• The original purpose or history of the console
For that reason, I prefer to describe exactly what I can verify rather than make unsupported claims about its origin or rarity.
IMPORTANT COLLECTOR DISCLOSURE
I am NOT representing this console as:
• An official Microsoft Nuclear Edition
• An official Microsoft limited edition
• An XCM console
• A prototype
• A promotional Microsoft console
• A factory-produced Nuclear Edition
I have not found sufficient documentation to support any of those claims.
What I CAN confirm is that this is an authentic Original Microsoft Xbox from 2002 with an extremely distinctive Nuclear / Radiation themed custom exterior, a modified system/dashboard, and an unknown history.
Collectors should examine the photographs and make their own assessment regarding the customization and internal modification.
INCLUDED IN THIS SALE
• 1 × Original Microsoft Xbox console with Nuclear / Radiation custom exterior
• 1 × Seagate internal hard drive installed
• 1 × Samsung DVD drive installed – faulty eject mechanism
• 2 × Working black Xbox controllers
• 1 × Green Xbox controller – appears faulty
• 1 × Xbox DVD remote – untested
• 2 × Original Xbox games
• Other cables/accessories shown as included in the listing photos
PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING
This is an approximately 24-year-old customized and modified gaming console with an unknown modification history and a known DVD-drive fault.
It is being offered primarily as an unusual Original Xbox collector / modding / restoration piece.
The console does power on and reaches its dashboard, but because of the DVD tray problem, I cannot guarantee full game-playing functionality.
No claim is made regarding functions that I have not personally tested.
The green controller appears faulty.
The DVD remote is untested.
The DVD drive requires attention/repair.
Please purchase based on the detailed description and photographs rather than assumptions about the console's undocumented history.
WHY THIS XBOX STANDS OUT
This is certainly not an ordinary black Original Xbox.
Its combination of:
• Striking Nuclear / Radiation themed exterior
• Orange-and-black industrial warning design
• 2002 Original Xbox hardware
• Modified/custom system
• Alternative dashboard
• Unknown modification history
• Seagate hard drive
• Samsung DVD drive
• Extensive internal documentation/photos
• 3 controllers
• DVD remote
• 2 games
• Long-term attic storage history
makes it a particularly unusual piece for an Original Xbox collector, retro gaming enthusiast, console modder or collector of unusual gaming hardware.
SOLD AS-IS / PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS
Please carefully examine all listing photographs before purchasing.
I have made every effort to describe both the interesting features AND the known faults honestly.
The exact history and origin of the customization/modification are unknown.
You will receive the actual console and accessories shown in the listing photographs.
Thank you for looking.