Console Games (Nintendo, Sony etc.) and Arcade Games/XBOX console specs

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Hi.
My mom's friend gave me an used XBOX 360, the one that has a hard drive attached. I'm new to XBOX and I cannot figure it out how big is the HD, and her friend has no clue also since it was her son's console and we left for College. I look all the tech specs in the label, model number and so on am I am still lost.
Would you know how would I find out how big is the HD, how old is this XBOX and so on?
Thanks.
Gabriel

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To check how much space is on your hard drive, turn on your system and go into the system settings menu.  There should be an option to look at your memory devices attached to the system.  Selecting that will tell you how much space is left on your hard drive, and you can also browse through what is saved on the device.  Keep in mind there are several hard drive models you possibly could have, it'll either be 20, 60, or 120 gigabytes worth of space.  As for finding out how old the xbox is, there isn't any way to do that.  As for more technical information, check http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/support/xbox360/manuals/xbox360specs.htm  There's a nice list there.

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I can answer any and all questions regarding any console games made including both older and modern generations (From the Atari 2600 to the Wii) as well as PC Games (both new and old). I'm familiar also with the technical aspect of console gaming systems. I can offer tips and tricks for most any game from finding a secret item to how to get through those stressful boss fights (aka - strategies), as well as recommendations for new and upcoming games. I can't answer questions about how to mod systems (since it voids your warranties anyway) and how to hack video games using your console.

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