Mad modders recreate exotic 25-year-old Xbox prototype with a solid block of metal — modern $6,000 makeover combines real Xbox hardware with an HDMI upgrade

The original Xbox prototype shown off in the year 2000 was just brought back to life in an epic project. Machined out of a single block of metal, featuring real Xbox hardware, and upgrades like a screen in the middle in place of the orb light, this Xbox prototype redux is a testament to the world of retro gaming.