The Xbox 360 is a legendary console, home to classics like Halo 3 , Gears of War , and Red Dead Redemption . But what happens when its disc drive starts to fail, or you simply want to explore decades of gaming history on your trusty Microsoft hardware?

The hoops you must jump through to boot Linux on an unmodded 360 are not worth the effort. In that case, buy a $35 Raspberry Pi 4 or use an old PC instead.

Turning your dusty Xbox 360 into a retro gaming machine is a fantastic way to give it a second life. The controller is iconic, the HDMI output is clean, and the experience is plug-and-play once set up.