new xbox DVD drive

my current drive i deem to be well and truely fragged. So i need a new one, the current one is the Hitachi LG and yeah i assume i need one the same? idk, looking for some guidance on that issue.

If someone could give me some advice it'd be much appreciated, links to sites to buy would also greatly help =) keeping in mind that im an aussie so australian sites would naturally be cheaper.

thx

 

any xbox dvd drive will work, but look for the new ones ie not thompson

 

I saw the hitachi ones on ebay £50 each from Hong Kong they say so Im not sure if region comes into it when your buying a drive?

 

i dont think region is a problem, moreso price atm, currently saving for a new pc and yeah, bit strapped for cash.
anyway thx for the reply i'll browse ebay for w/e i can get =)

 

They're not region locked at all. As long as it's a compatible drive, you should be okay.

If you're looking for a cheap solution, read this topic about using a cheap Samsung drive that works better than the stock Xbox DVD-ROMs.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/203870