50 out of 63(79%)reviewers recommend this product.
Product Reviews
Overall rating
5/ 5
Performance
5/ 5
Value
5/ 5
Functionality
5/ 5
Kellsen
fromPensacola, FL
Age:45-54
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
Virtually Brand New
PostedAugust 25, 2013
Originally I purchased the GameStop refurbished console. When I got it home and saw that the exterior was scratched and ding up and the DVD drive tray appeared lose and flimsey, I was concerned. When I saw this console was refurbished by Microsoft and not GameStop, I decided to spend the extra $20 trusting that Microsoft's refurb job would be superior to GameStop's. Man was I right! This console looks brand new! The only way to tell that it's a refurb is by the refurb label on the box. My advice is to spend the extra $20 and get this console instead of the GameStop refurb. You'll be much happier!
Overall rating
5/ 5
Performance
5/ 5
Value
4/ 5
Functionality
4/ 5
Nickswen98
fromPittsburgh PA
Age:18-24
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
Perfect
PostedMay 5, 2013
Extremely great system good value good quality good online gaming extremely nice looking console controllers are more realistic and durable just perfect
Overall rating
2/ 5
Performance
2/ 5
Value
2/ 5
Functionality
1/ 5
BOOMRETH
fromDallas,Texas
Age:18-24
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
This Was A Bad Idea To Buy A Referbished Product
PostedAugust 7, 2012
Ok first off this console is very loud. Second this console can not connect to my Internet when I first turn it on so I have to go to setting and disconnect every time I turn it on to get Internet. Third when it can not connect to the Internet this it says it can not read the disk for every game. Fourth it freezes just as much as the old console. Soo that's that buy a new console not a Referbished one because more than likely it will have a few problems.
11 of 17 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
4/ 5
Performance
5/ 5
Value
5/ 5
Functionality
4/ 5
ChemLord
fromMontana
Age:18-24
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
As most of us know the original Xbox was notorious for its technical problems. A console with an average lifespan of 1.5 years really isn't acceptable. The newer xboxs no longer have the same technical problems, have a sleeker design, have greater storage capacity, and built in wireless.
Getting the refurbished console is a great value since it is cheaper, but basically new. This is a great deal if you are looking to get into the Xbox world or looking to upgrade from the older version. However, the next generation of xboxs is just around the corner so if you can wait then maybe that is the best idea.
The console works great and Xbox live is very good although the cost can be somewhat irritating, but great service and benefits don't come for free. I have noticed that the newer consoles are a bit slower to start up then the older ones and have a harder time reading even slightly scratched disks. Luckily there is more then enough space to load your games onto the hard drive if necessary. They are also much quieter then the old consoles and most have automatic shut off features which saves energy if you accidentally leave it on.
Overall great console and a good deal with only some minor flaws in the design and service.
9 of 10 found this review helpful.
Read comment (1)
Comments (1)
Posted byGbailey
Not true
onAugust 11, 2013
i do belive that this is better but the old xbox does not have a 1.5 year span ive had the original for 6 years than i got the 3 rings of death
