Xbox 360

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Console manufactured by Microsoft. Launched in end of 2005. Elite version was introduced in March 2007.

Contents

Technical specs

CPU PowerPC, 3.2 GHz
GPU "Xenos" (Custom ATI R500 based GPU)
Media Dual-layer DVD
Storage
  • 20GB, 5400 rpm (only Premium)
  • 120GB, 5400 rpm (only Elite)

DVD-reader

One of the following:

  • Hitachi-LG GDR-3120L
  • Toshiba/Samsung TS-H943
  • Hitachi GDR-3120L FK78 (Elite model)

Harddisk

One of the following 2.5", with a FATX partition:

Manufacturer / Model Capacity Cache Rotation
speed
Average latency Power (idle) Power (seek) Height
Samsung HM020GI 20GB 8 MB 5400 rpm 5.6ms 0.6W 2.2W 9.5mm (Premium model)
Seagate ST920217AS 20GB 2 MB 5400 rpm 5.6ms 2.5W 2.9W 5.0mm (Premium model)
Hitachi HTS541020G9SA00 20GB 8 MB 5400 rpm 5.5ms 1.2W 2.0W 9.5mm (Premium model)
Fujitsu MHW2120BH 120GB 8 MB 5400 rpm 5.56ms 0.6W 1.9W 9.5mm (Elite model)

Connectors

Frontside

Backside

Top

Internal

  • Serial ATA (for DVD)
  • DVD power (proprietary 12 pin power connector)
  • 4-pin Molex Mini-Fit for fan
  • 3-pin connector for fan (only Elite)

Wireless

  • Proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless RF for game controllers (upto 4 pcs).
  • IR Remote control.

Versions

Xbox 360
Elite System
Xbox 360
Premium System
Xbox 360
Core System
Color Matte black + Chrome Matte white + Chrome Matte white
Hard drive1) 120 GB 20 GB None
Game controller included Wireless gamepad Wireless gamepad Wired gamepad
HDMI Yes No No

1) Attached at the top.

Motherboard revisions

Codename CPU GPU HDMI PSU Comments
Xenon 90nm 90nm No 203W 2005-2006
Zephyr Yes 2006-2007
Falcon 65nm 175W 2007-
Jasper 65nm  ? Due out late 2008
Valhalla 65nm Due out 2009-2010 (combined CPU & GPU)

Hacks

  • Harddisk can be replaced. But new disk needs to be prepared.

Sources