Been given an old xbox. One of the games not working.

Spark

I have been given an old xbox (one of the first coming out) by a friend.
He gave me 4 games with it, 3 works but the fourth didn't, when inserting the disc, it ended up showing no disk on the screen, I could not load it.
Thinking the game was faulty, I have bought the same game second hand, and this one didn't work neither, even after giving it a good clean.
Why wouldn't that particular game work on my xBox?
Both disks have a few scratches, but no more than the other games, therefore I conclude that they both worked on other xBoxes but not on mine. Why would that be?

OneADay

Compatibility maybe, the game is too new for the xbox model you have

http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/backwardcompatibilitygameslist.htm

Spark

I don't have an Xbox 360, I have an original Xbox and the game is on the list where your link lead, it is a game made for the original Xbox. It should work, but it doesn't.

custardy

could be wear on the xbox laser

samuki

Hello,
Came across your post and thought you might find this interesting. Unfortunately I cannot help with the Xbox not reading the disc. However, you can turn your Xbox into a cracking media center. Google search softmod Xbox and follow the instructions from instructables or softmodxbox (I cannot put links as I'm a new user, since 2008!).

What I would say as well is if you're a complete novice in all things technical this may not be for you. However if you are patient and able to follow instructions, give this a go. Please note you will invalidate any warranty by opening the Xbox up.

custardy

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/671471