The original Xbox prototype (2000) Each prototype unit cost $18,000 to make because they were milled from solid block of aluminium. | Instagram
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The giant 'X' shaped metal Xbox prototype now sits on display at Microsoft's Visitor Center; was an actually functional $18,000 unit
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