March 3rd, 2009. Microsoft's original Xbox service ends.

http://kotaku.com/5161900/us-xbox-service-ends-a-calendar-day-before-japans

I had NO idea Microsoft still repairs original Xboxes!

Yet don't worry ladies and gentlemen, your beloved MEGA can save your classic Xbox systems!!

http://www.egameaddiction.com/forums/index.php?topic=11551.0 <--- living proof!

I thought by service you meant the original Xbox Live. :lol