IDE Cables - 40 and 80 wire
IDE Cables - 40 and 80 wire
Here are 2 different types of IDE cables for the Original Xbox.
40 wire IDE cables
These cables are used and they come out of Xbox consoles.
80 wire Ultra-IDE cables
These cables come BRAND NEW in package. They're custom made to the same specifications as the original 40 wire cable. They're the same length and have the same plug orientation. They're very high quality and a perfect match.
Approximate Length: 22.5 inches (57cm)
Why upgrade your IDE cable to an 80 wire Ultra-IDE cable?
If you are upgrading your hard drive to a SATA hard drive, you have to use a SATA to IDE adapter. These adapters do not work very well, if the even work at all, with the 40 wire cables. The SD and Micro SD to IDE adapters also require 80 wire Ultra-IDE cables to function properly.