If you spend anytime refurbishing Playstation 2 consoles, it's important to know how to identify the version number of them. Having this information will make your life so much easier when it comes to buying and swapping replacement parts.

With most versions you can use the model number and serial number on the back of your Playstation 2 to identify the version number without having to look at any internal parts. There are, however, some versions that will require looking at the stamp on the mainboard.

You don't have to open up your original Xbox and look at the stamp on the mainboard to find out which revision you have. Using the manufacturing date on the bottom of the console you can easily determine which revision number you have.

Using this guide you will be able to quickly determine the revision of your original Microsoft Xbox.