We want to inform you about the best original Microsoft Xbox accessories. You may find some more useful than others. Most of these accessories have broader functions on
modded Xbox. These original Xbox accessories are becoming rare, therefore purchase them while you have the chance.
Original Microsoft Xbox Console
The original Xbox is very affordable. The system comes stock with a hard drive, ethernet port and 4 controller ports. Each stock original Xbox is capable of being soft-modded.
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Memory Card/Unit (8MB)
Microsoft's first party memory unit is 8 MB only. Third party manufacturers went to make 16 MB and 32 MB memory cards. Since the original Xbox had an installed hard drive the memory card was often disregarded. In this case, original Xbox memory cards are scarce and difficult to get a hold of. Popular brands are Microsoft
X08-25319 and Mad Catz
4507 as well as Datel.
Controllers
When gaming controllers can make or break the game. Luckily, the Xbox has plenty option for controllers, from original Microsoft controllers, wireless joysticks, arcade fight sticks and fighting pads to 3rd party adapters to use a Sony PlayStation controller.
DUKE X08-17160 - The first controller released with the Microsoft Xbox. It was later discontinued and replaced with the Controller S.
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Controller-S X08-69873 -The standard Microsoft Xbox controller, replacing the previous duke controller. A very comfortable controller and will handle all tasks.
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Wireless Controller - Later on in the Xbox's lifespan wireless controllers started to be released. Logitech is one of the best 3rd party wireless controllers, there are also other brands that made wireless controllers.
*make sure to purchase the controller & receiver together
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Pelican Controller - The Pelican controller is special because it has the white & black Xbox buttons on the top as well as below the colored buttons. So you get the two trigger buttons in the back and two black and two white buttons. Pelican doesn't make the highest quality controller here but the button placement is something to try out.
*make sure to purchase the controller & receiver together when wireless, the controller is also available wired.
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Microcon Controller - Mad Catz manufactured a controller named Microcon (wireless) and wired. It is a miniature size controller which you might find more comfortable, especially when playing retro games via Emulators.
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6-Button Fightpad - On the 15th anniversary of Capcom's Street Fighter Mad Catz released a fight pad controller. Fight pads consist of a larger D-pad and 6 face buttons for easy access, similar to the Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn 6-button controllers. *this is an great controller for those 16-bit 2D games, the D-pad is excellent.
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Hip Interactive Hip Screen Pad for Xbox
This combination of controller and 2.6 TFT video screen, for comfortable, portable gaming. Adjustable screen locks in place with a special tilt feature. Fully compatible with the original Xbox. Force Feedback. Built-in stereo speakers and headphone jack.
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Gamester FPS Master
This unique controller has two gun grip handles and keeps your hands intact at all times for first person shooter games. The buttons are all programmable from the middle screen.
Arcade FightStick - Capcom's Street Fighter 15th anniversary also brought the Microsoft Xbox an arcade fight stick. This fight stick was made of high quality and with some small adjustments the parts could be exchanged with higher quality parts i.e. sanwa. The arcade stick was compatible with both systems, the wire at the end split to be used for the Microsoft Xbox or PlayStation 2. It is the best stock fight stick available.
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X-Arcade Joystick - Dedicated to giving you the arcade experience at home, X-Arcade has various types of joysticks and fightsticks available for the original Xbox. The image to the right is the Tankstick + trackball, a dual joystick with trackball, it's their top of the line joystick. There's also a dual stick without a trackball and a single joystick available. The X-Arcade joysticks work with converters making it usable on nearly every video game console including the original Xbox. The adapter used for original Xbox also makes the joystick compatible with the PS3.
Shop for X-Arcade Joystick at Xgaming.com
(make original Xbox game console adapter)
Steel Battalion Controller - This large controller was designed to use with the Capcom release of
Steel Battalion. The special controller has two control sticks and almost 40 buttons. The game was bundled with the controller in limited quantities and the retail price was $200. The controller also works with the sequel
Steel Battalion : Line of Contact.
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Memory Card/Unit (Xbox) - Memory Cards are used to transfer game save data from one Xbox to another. Keep in mind the original Xbox already has a built in 6GB to 8GB hard drive. The memory cards come in several sizes usually 8MB but range to 16MB and 32MB. There are several brands.
Sony PlayStation Controller - Thanks to the popularity of the Sony PlayStation, adapters & converters have become available. Now you can use your PlayStation DualShock controller on the Microsoft Xbox. *
The best controller to use is the official Sony PlayStation 1 dual shock, the PS2 dual shock will work but not as precise when pressing buttons. The standard non-analog psx controller will not work
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Racing Wheel - The Xbox is filled with racing games i.e. Forza Motorsport, Need for Speed Most Wanted, Outrun 3: Takedown, OutRun 2 to name a few.
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Light Gun - Play light gun games such as House of the Dead III *light gun games work best on bubble square television sets.
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Microphone (Karaoke) - Use the Xbox as a karaoke machine with the Xbox Music Mixer and Karaoke Revolution games.
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DVD Movie Playback Kit K01-00004 - No longer needed to play DVD's, however it can be used with XBMC (XBMC4XBOX) flawlessly. XBMC was built with the DVD remote in mind.
*make sure to get both the remote & receiver when purchasing
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High Definition AV Pack (Xbox) - Giving the Microsoft Xbox the ability to go high definition (720p and 1080i) or S-Video and standard TV compatibility. Also allows the use of optical audio cable offering the best digital sound. There are plenty original Xbox games that offer HD support as well as emulators.
Learn more an high definition gaming on the original Xbox.
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Wireless Network Adapter MN740 (Xbox) - Make your internet or local network connection wireless. It offers a wireless aspect an the Ethernet cable & router purpose i.e.
sharing multimedia via local network on XBMC (XBMC4XBOX),
FTP or going online via Xbox Linux Project.
*also compatible with Xbox 360
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Female USB to Xbox Converter - This cable converter allows you
to plug a USB device to the original Xbox i.e. computer mouse, keyboard,
U disk, computer hard drive & memory stick. A keyboard and mouse
can work for XBMC (XBMC4XBOX) on the Xbox as well as if Linux operating system is
installed.
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SmartJoy FRAG - Connects a mouse & keyboard to the Microsoft Xbox for FPS games. *make sure to get the FRAG model specifically
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RF Adapter (Xbox) - For those that have older TV's, the RF adapter will allow you to connect your Microsoft Xbox.
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System Link Cable (Xbox) - This ethernet/crossover cable allows you to connect 2 or more Xbox's to play multiplayer via Xbox LAN.
See the list of Xbox system link games *with a modded Xbox system link is much easier by backing up the one copy of the game to each Xbox. Learn More about system-link Xbox games
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Portable Screen (Xbox) - This is a rare item but you may want to take your Xbox on the go. There are various screens available.
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Hard Drive (to upgrade) - For those who want more memory, a modded Microsoft Xbox can upgrade its stock 8GB HDD.
Learn how to upgrade the original Xbox hard drive.
Decal/Skins (Xbox) - customize your Xbox with decals and skins, high quality sticker designs making your Xbox stand out above the rest.
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