Identifying Revision Number of Original Xbox

Xbox Clock Capacitor

You don’t need to crack open your Xbox and inspect the mainboard to figure out its revision. Instead, you can determine the revision number using the manufacturing date printed on the bottom of the console.

Knowing your Xbox’s revision is useful for installing third-party mods—and more critically, for checking whether the clock capacitor needs to be replaced. Revisions 1.0 through 1.5 were shipped with a faulty capacitor that can leak or burst, potentially damaging the motherboard. If your console falls within that range, it’s important to take action.

To find the manufacturing date, flip your Xbox over. You’ll see a sticker with a barcode, serial number, and the “MFG. DATE”—that’s the detail you’ll need.

You don’t need to open up your Xbox to figure out which hardware revision you have. Instead, just check the manufacturing date printed on the sticker on the bottom of your console—it’s labeled MFG. DATE and located near the barcode and serial number.

Knowing your Xbox revision is important for two main reasons:

1. Compatibility with third-party mods, and

2. Determining if the clock capacitor needs to be replaced.
   Revisions 1.0 through 1.5 were shipped with a faulty clock capacitor that can leak over time and damage the motherboard. If your Xbox falls within this range, it’s strongly recommended to replace the capacitor. Revisions 1.6 and newer do not have this issue.

Match Your Xbox Revision

Use the chart below to match your console's MFG. DATE to its hardware revision:

Example

If your Xbox has an MFG. DATE of 2002-05-24, that puts it in the 1.0 revision range. Since this revision includes the faulty clock capacitor, replacing it should be a priority to prevent long-term damage.

Product Link: Xbox Clock Capacitor