I Bought a "REFURBISHED" Xbox Series X from GameStop... for $480!
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So... I finally bought another refurbished console from GameStop. I saw a Refurbished Xbox Series X for sale a few weeks ago and quickly bought it. As always, GameStop likes to do some funny things with their refurbished consoles... so take a look at the video and let me know what you think about their refurbishment here!
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Chapters:
0:00 Unboxing the refurbished console
0:53 Bruh...
2:15 Closer look at the controller
3:05 Closer look at the console
6:20 Testing the console
8:35 Console teardown... did they refurbish anything?
9:50 C'mon man...
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How would you rate GameStop’s “Refurbishment” of this console? 😂
Nah. I'll buy some food in a store near me and cook the food GIGACHAD
3/10
can i have the console please
I've had that issue with brand new xbox controller home buttons so it might just be difference in manufacturing
@@tylerespinoza1993 yeah me too
I honestly think it’s insane that they charge $20 less than a brand new system when there is as many issues with it as there is.
Never buy used. New with warranty please!
It's GameStop they have no moral profit is the bottom line.
My Xbox one x was in great condition from GameStop, but it was pre owned not refurbished, so you can buy pre owned stuff but pls do not buy refurbished items.
@@jareddavidmanifold313 not everyone can afford to buy new with warranty though. And I've been ripped off before with warranties. There's always fine print that you don't know about until you need to use it. For me buying used is best for me because I don't even know if I want to keep what I'm buying. Especially with these new consoles. Same thing with games. I hardly ever buy new. Nothing wrong with buying used.
Why waste money on a console that will fail down the road when u can buy new and know what u have into it. I understand the money thing but your safer waiting until u can buy new over used. I don't trust gamestop and in 30 years of owning consoles the only used ones I've ever owned are the NES and SNES
GameStop! ''Screwing gamers since 1999''
If it was a Nintendo console i would have said Screw ‘em all! (Pokemon reference)
@@jjroyale same!
I got a refurbished 3DS from them a few years ago and it still works perfectly
Ya that's why I've stopped buying from there
@@Swampert_Tube there's a few happy stories out there about GameStop, but more often than not they will sell you some garbage.
I got lucky. I bought mine for 450. Heard the thing. I got it for my 12 year for his birthday and he gave his brother that was turning 4 his series S for his birthday. My 12 year old ended up getting every game that previous owner had. He could play everything on his account.
Gamestop didn't even delete this previous owners account.
awsome i hope that happens when oi get one
so i was a store mananger at gamestop and i left last april. and we were told in a team meeting that the reason why they use magic earser is so that when the person who buys the system and wants to trade the system back we can take it back for less for "damaged" which you lose like $50-$75 on the trade so then we would have to send it to get "refurbished"
As was I, was with the company going on 4 years, i’ve legit never have heard that. Magic eraser scratches like that would never of made me defect out a console, nor had any of my many DM’s over those 4 years said that about magic erasers.
Not saying GameStop didn’t piece together the controller but it could’ve been an Xbox design lab controller
That's what I was thinking, there's tons of customization there so I honestly would assume thats where it is from. Or, if it was Game Stop, they must've just replaced the back of that one with some random other controller part they had laying around lmao.
@Jixsy ex GS employee here. At their main warehouse in Texas they have a part of the complex called "The Roc" it is dedicated to all things refurb. They literally have bins of different parts and piece them together based on what parts are good or not.
@@Martinmull1995 Got it. Frankenstein factory, lol.
To make profit they are probably doing the absolute minimum to get them turning on and running and shipping them out the door as fast as possible. As long as it works 90 days it's not their problem anymore. @@EndlessFunctionality
Idk why "refurbished" sounds more untrustworthy than "pre-owned"
From someone who works at gamestop, you should see how people bring their stuff in.
I owned a retro game store for a few years. We had people bring in systems with roaches and bed bugs in them. We stopped taking used consoles from walk-ins
That port wasn’t done properly at all. Just look at the heat damage around that port. Great video Jacob . I agree with your score 100%
Yeah I was thinking those heat marks probably shouldn’t be there 😂
I just have to ask... How does a home gaming console get that scratched up in the first place? It sits in one place its entire life. It's not like it's a Gameboy or a PSP OR A steam deck.
It's not the act, it's the type of plastic being used. It's prone to scratches. That's why they always put that plastic over it because it would be just scratched up from the boxing and shipping of the console. I know I've sat games and even controllers while charging on top of my consoles. Honestly best thing to do is buy decals and put them on as soon as you buy a new console. I'm thinking of taking mine apart and airbrushing whatever on mine.
Some people travel with their systems..both the Xbox s and ps5 that I found at work were beat up badly lol.. also some people just don't know how to take care of their electronics.
@@diy_mushroomguy yeah a small scratch or two there should be no reason a console could get that messed up it literally sits in one spot putting a controller on it is not gonna do that kind of damage.
Some people do NOT take care of their things. I work at GameStop and the amount of disgusting or overly scratched consoles that have been brought to me for trade in is unfortunate
Interestingly I got my Series X refurbished from GameStop around a year ago. I’ve never really noticed any issues, although I’ve never opened it up so who knows what’s going on inside. And since the screw on the back is exposed they probably opened it. Overall though it’s been running fine since I got it.
Hi from the UK!! Enjoyed this video - as I do all the others I have watched. Judging by the appearance of these "refurbished" consoles that you buy from Gamestop - and how much they love to use Magic Eraser - I'm so glad that we don't have have them (Gamestop) over here! Keep up the good work - and, by the way, Happy New Year to you!!
I have a launch day Series X, and the HDMI port was loose as well. It hasn’t caused me any issues though. Plus these consoles aren’t old enough to be needing new thermal paste already.
Great video, Always enjoy watching. Thanks for sharing 🎮
I'm sure that HDMI cable doesn't properly support 4k120Hz signal like the cable that is supposed to come with the Series X.
They didn´t even bother to remove the old thermal paste from the heatsink. So now it is a mix of old paste and new paste mixed together. I would not be surprised if it cools worse then before now.
I can't imagine spending that much money on something that probably won't be repaired properly.
my series x is brand new and the hdmi moves like that as well pretty sure its normal
I’m actually on my second series X console I brought a refurbished series x from game stop 7 months later the disk drive had some problems and make this grinding sound lucky I got my money back and purchased a new one
Lol why does the packaging around the xbox look like a head guard
I know you did this for a video, but I seriously hope nobody would pay $480 for a refurbished console that costs $500 new
To be fair, it was 460. 480 was after taxes. Still too expensive though
Best way to cover up scratches is putting a skin on it lol
It looks like they put an official custom controller in there
Haven't seen a video about you buying something from GameStop for a while. Nice that you made about that. Pls do more videos about you buying something from GameStop.
I’ve had the hard to press home button from multiple fresh out the box Xbox controllers. I wouldn’t necessarily say that one is on GameStop
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6:01 that dented battery, it says 'vallen' that means falling in dutch lol they probably let that battery drop or something idek
I owned a retro game store for a few years. We had people bring in systems with roaches and bed bugs in them. We stopped taking used consoles from walk-ins. I don't think anyone should ever buy used for a product still in production
Hey jacob is the xbox power cable wiggly to you love your vids ❤
Had a series x from gamestop thing had a ton of dust inside of it returned it for a series s immediately
Well new ones are available everywhere thought.
A year later and they're selling it brand new at walmart for $350
How do you get these lmao I can never get one every time I look
Issues aside, shout out to dkoldies making gamestop look good.😆
Just bought a series x from GameStop refurbished the outside was covered in dust but I have not gone inside of it but it runs slower that my series s so something’s going on
Is the HDMI 2.1? Like the original?
The controller was probably a costume ordered controller
GameStop didn’t mix controllers I didn’t even know that was possible it’s just a custom controller
I payed a 167 dollars for an original xbox one refurbished and I don't have any issues with it but when you get refurbished stuff always remember to get a warranty witch is what I did so if anything does happen to it they can replace it
Could be worse, could be DK Oldies!😂
Can you even make that controller in Xbox's controller design lab?
I tried, you can get close but the white Xbox button can't be matched with that camo faceplate, and the white battery cover and back side pieces can't be matched with the black back piece. They definitely megazorded like 3 different controllers together.
I don’t expect my used console to be in mint condition but a refurbished one should be way better quality
Little fun fact GameStop them selves don’t actually refurbish the systems. They use a third party.
Looking at the way they package it, you would think delivery driver tampering it
How do so many people wreck their hdmi ports?
I got a used x box one x from gamestop a few years ago for $250 , no issues whatsoever was an amazing gamepass machine
GameStop takes that sticker off so you can't resell your console back to them when it inevitably shits the bed. They don't accept consoles for trade that have been opened or have that sticker damaged/removed.
Definitely Sandpaper and not magic eraser. A light once over with Magic Eraser can do wonders to lightly scratched systems and removes dirt from white DualSense controllers without damaging the textured grip.
People that work at GameStop refurbishing these consoles have told me that they use magic erasers.
Yeah I agree that magic eraser can be perfect for certain scratches, but it's very very easy to put just a little too much pressure in and make it look worse than before you tried to fix it. And based on the scratches on this Series X it's pretty clear that the guy working on it put a bit more pressure than a light once over lol. It's possible they use a super fine sandpaper but that's basically the same thing as magic eraser so I doubt the results would be any different between the two, given GameStop's handling of their refurb consoles.
There's a good chance that they 1) aren't soaking the Magic Erasers first and just using them dry, 2) are using the heavy duty ones or 3) have been told to put as much pressure on these cleanings as you would if you were scrubbing a white wall with one. A wet Magic Eraser wouldn't do that sort of damage.
I got a refurbished Xbox one from GameStop and the HDMI port was also wiggly. I got it like 6 years ago and it still works fine outside of the fan making a grinding noise when it's cold
Can't imagine what a refurbished PS5 would look like the faceplate all scratch up and the middle glossy with sandpaper.
Luckily I have a refurbished ps5 from GameStop coming in the mail soon so we’ll get to find out 👍
@@jrob0021 I'm scared of the outcome
I got one from Walmart it’s working just fine
Well.....WoooopADiDooooo!!!
@@Rieky22 walmart works through independent contractors who do a by far better job than gamestop... brother did the same with his ps5 and still has it today
Try using IPA to remove the permanent marker!
This reminds me of the time I got a refurbished Xbox One S from GameStop
eBay sellers pack better than GameStop. That's a shame
I've been watching a few of this refurb videos from GameStop and it just baffles me so much that they always "refurb" systems by literally scratching them up?? I mean this is so bad on their behalf right??
I wish I had never traded all my 360 games to gamestop.
honestly i will never buy from gamestop again because i bought a refurbished One X in March of 2020 and it took them a full year and a half to reply and accept my return because of some BS no in store returns bc of COVID and when they started to do them again they still denied it.
Controller looks like its from Xbox Design Lab
U gotta wonder if it's how they pack it enstead of magic erasers
Magic eraser on a glossy button. Do they have monkeys working at GameStop or something ?
Wow, 480.00 for refurbished.. I bought a brand new series X for 550.00 at my local gamestop about 2 months ago that's included tax. Seems like a waste of money to go refurbished when for less than 100.00 you can have brand new.
I love that controller that you got red camo with the white is my favourite colour well the red the most but still it’s a good combination
Possible conversation. Someone 1: 'Hey, there's still finger prints on it, I'll press harder with the eraser to remove them'. Someone 2: 'If it doesn't work try the sandpaper method again!'. Someone 3: 'Don't forget to add more of the paste, can never have too much paste!!'. Someone 2: 'Alternatively, you could always try the sandblaster or the blow-torch if that doesn't remove those finger prints!'. (LOL).
Dang 450 for that all scratches everywhere
480*
That controller looks really cool
I haven’t walked into a gamestop in about 6 years. I miss my old gamestop for sure. That was xbox, ps2 and GameCube era.
Why do they scratch it…?! I’m actually surprised ANYBODY buys tech from them!
Those technicians aren’t worth the salt they sweated. They shouldn’t be allowed to sell something like that refurbished. For the price? Wait and get a brand new unit. I will never ever buy a “refurbished” one. Thanks for the video and insight to how horrible the process is!
Jacob: GameStop always used magic eraser to get rid of scratches
*Looks at Xbox*
Jacob:I WAS JOKING I DIDN'T THINK YOU WOULD MAKE IT THAT OBVIOUS
I can send you one from greece, people here they are selling series x for 350 euros and some of them are still sealed...
If you use magic eraser properly on consoles it can look really good
Probably wasn’t cigarette smoke. Looks like they burned the board
9:37 I did not expect that much teardown
that's why you kinda understand small to medium businesses like DK Oldies overpricing on stuff, becaude they are making sure they take care of their gaming stuff
The controller looks like that most likely because the previous owner designed the controller on Microsoft’s website. I don’t know if they still do it today, but in 2020 you were able to customize the design of your Xbox controllers if you ordered them directly from Microsoft.
You can still customize your controller on Xbox Design Lab
These videos are great as these companies shouldn’t be able to screw people over!
Some guy at Gamestop is REALLY getting a kick out of ruining consoles with Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
It's a design lab controller
I might not be right but, I think that controller is a design labs
100% design labs for sure.
Magic eraser cannot do that. It’s fine grit sans paper that they are using
Got a refurbished series x direct from Microsoft and this console is like new
I paid 780usd but I'm in Ecuador so every price is a scalper price
Man dkoldies should partner with GameStop
That is 10000% a gamestop official refurbished console. The reason i know that is because of the multiple controller parts comprising the controller. They literally have bins of each part and then one by one piece them together. Their packaging for their refurb systems used to be pretty good. This is atrocious
That controller is literally thrown together lol
I got a Xbox one S a few months ago cause I’ve been a PlayStation guy and wanted to have one available, when I got it it came in a One X pre owned box, the controller was weirdly sticky, had a Nintendo HDMI cord, wasn’t wiped and had like 6 accounts on it, and was more then 500 GB which is what I ordered, but it works completely fine, despite the fan being dirty as hell
GameStop gave you a whole BDSM outfit for the Xbox 🤣
The other owner probably got the controller from Xbox Design Lab. I think thats why its like this.
That controller I'm pretty sure is an Xbox design lab controller
Crazy how they still have the nerve to charge around the price of a new one for this refurbished Xbox. Gamestop does outsource their consoles though so that’s why they always look like crap when it comes to what’s been repaired
20 dollar savings lol
I gotta 360 you can have it dose not have a red ring it works
idk how gamestop is still in business tbh
its like,😅 just use a frickin micro fiber!!
7:55 "hourglass"
I'm pretty sure GameStop must have a contract with MagicEraser they can't get out of. Either that or someone placed an order and fell asleep on their keyboard on top of number 9. It's ridiculous!
😂
I guess they had to do something to sell it annnndd what a surprise it's sub-standard.
That was not... the perfect amount of thermal paste.
im not an expert but the controller may or may not be a design labs controller since its kinda mixed and matched
the controller mightve been done in design labs or just messed around with
I agree looks like a design lab controller
@@CJ5392 fr it is really weird mix of colours but ive definitely seen similar from design labs
I tried making that controller in design lab and it's not really possible. You can get close but not exact. It's definitely 3 or so controllers mashed together.
are xbox controllers powered with batteries?!