Should I pay to repair my Xbox One, or buy a new/used one instead?

[Kane99]

A while back I decided to clean my Xbox One as it was starting to shut down after a while of gaming. I took it apart by following a guide online, cleaned the sucker pretty good and even put on new thermal paste for the CPU. Sadly the damn thing got no power. I thought maybe I put it together wrong, or the xclamp wasn't properly on, idk. It just wouldn't start. So I was wondering, should I send it in to get repaired by some console repair specialist or something? Or would it just be better to buy a new/used Xbox One instead? 

I've checked Facebook marketplace and Ebay a few times, prices are pretty low for a used Xbone, but idk if I want to buy a used one. And new ones are still kind of high in price. My only other option is to just move on and stick to PC gaming until I eventually get a new gen console. 

[Ravenfreak]

Honestly I would either wait to save up for a Series X or S, but you could also just stick to PC gaming since pretty much a good amount of games from Game Pass are on PC Game Pass already. Ultimately it's up to you, but I wouldn't bother getting a used Xbox One when the Series X and S dropped in price recently. (Well the Series X did at least, but the Series S is pretty cheap for modern consoles.)

[The Blackangel]

I agree with @Ravenfreak on this. Save up and get a Series X/S. Fame on PC until you have the $ for the new console. You can actually sell non working systems for a decent amount of money. Try Craigslist. People buy them pretty quick if they're recent systems. You could probably get somewhere in the range of $40-$50 for it. Not bad if you ask me. But if you're worried about your stuff being stolen and used, then I would just stick it int the closet and either let it collect dust or sell/give it to someone you trust. Like a friend or family member. They might be able to do something with it. As long as you tell them what the problem with it is before they take it.

[Debashis]

If you're not confident in repairing it yourself, sending it to a console repair specialist might be a good option. However, considering the low prices of used Xbox Ones and the high prices of new ones, buying a used one could be a more cost-effective choice. Alternatively, sticking to PC gaming until you can afford a new generation console is also a viable option.

[Smokey]

At this point in the life cycle, try to get a Series X for a good deal or perhaps just wait for the next Xbox to come out. I've seen Xbox Series X go on sale for as low as $349 and come with multiple games and extras.  If you don't need the disc drive, you could probably get a Series S on sale for less than $250 now. I've seen them as low as $139.99 brand new. 

[killamch89]

Just like others here, I'd recommend getting a new one unless you absolutely know what you're doing. Otherwise, it'll end up costing you far more than getting another Series X.

[Shortie]

At this point, I would save up and attempt to get the Series X, doesn't seem worth it now to get your Xbox One repaired and would make more sense to use that money and save it towards a newer console which will last longer than a repaired one. 

[Button]

Considering your explanation, it's very essential to weigh the cost of repair against buying a new or even a used console. The cost of repair could range from $50 to $200, depending on the issue and it's expensive.