What kind of XBOX 360 for a media extender?

[mfrankwilson]

I've never had a media extender. If I look for a used XBox 360, what would be the minimum requirements to use as an extender?
I see some really cheap ones on ebay, like $25 or so.
Is this already described somewhere?

Thanks

[thadrumr]

Any Xbox 360 will work. I would stay away from the white ones unless you know how to look for a Jasper revision. The Xbox 360 Slim and Xbox 360 E are the most reliable. Unless you have Xbox 360 games I would instead look for a media center extender as they will use MUCH less power than any revision of 360. The 360's do make great extenders though.

[thadrumr]

I know I am resurecting an old thread but keep in mind if you are using windows 8 media center the only thing you can use for an extender is a Xbox 360.