Depends some games do need an hd ( gta 5 for one skyrime legendary edition ) if you just want to play your games froma disc you don't strictly need a hard drive but if you want original xbox backwards compatability use dlc's or buy digital games you need an hard drive too long didn't read an hard drive isnt necessary but wil make your life easier.
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