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| type        = Home video game console
| type        = Video Game Console
| generation  = Seventh
| generation  = Seventh
| releasedate  = November 22, 2005
| introduced  = November 22, 2005
| lifespan    = 2005–2016
| lifespan    = 2005–2016
| discontinued = April 20, 2016
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== Xbox 360 (Original) ==
== Xbox 360 (Original) ==
Launched in Late 2005, the original Xbox 360 consoles (colloquially known as the "Phat") come in multiple different SKUs.
[[File:Xbox-360-Arcade-wController.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|Xbox 360 Core/Arcade]]
[[File:Xbox-360-Pro-wController.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|Xbox 360]]
[[File:Xbox-360-Elite-wController.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|Xbox 360 Elite]]


<gallery>
The '''Original Xbox 360''' (colloquially known as the "Phat") is the first version of the console and was released in late 2005. It has several different SKUs which are listed below.
File:Xbox-360-Arcade-wController.jpg|Xbox 360 Core/Arcade
 
File:Xbox-360-Pro-wController.jpg|Xbox 360
=== Xbox 360 ===
File:Xbox-360-Elite-wController.jpg|Xbox 360 Elite
{|class="wikitable"
</gallery>
! Introduced
| Late 2005
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]], later [[Zephyr]], [[Falcon]], [[Jasper]], and [[Tonasket]]
|-
! Storage
| 20GB, later 60GB [[Hard Drive]]
|-
! Color
| White, chrome DVD bezel
|-
! Notes
| HDMI added starting with [[Zephyr]]
|}


=== Xbox 360 Core ===
=== Xbox 360 Core ===
The '''Xbox 360 Core''' is the launch entry level model of the Xbox 360. It uses the [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]] motherboard and does not come with a [[Hard Drive|hard drive]]. The only accessories are a wired controller and a [[A/V Multi#Composite|composite A/V]] cable. The Core is white and can be distinguished from other SKUs by its white eject button and DVD drive bezel.
{|class="wikitable"
 
! Introduced
=== Xbox 360 ===
| Late 2005
The '''Xbox 360''' (also known as the '''Xbox 360 Pro''' or '''Xbox 360 Premium''') is the standard launch model. It is white and uses a chrome eject button and DVD tray bezel. At launch, it used the [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]] motherboard but was later updated to use the [[Zephyr]], [[Falcon]], and [[Jasper]] motherboards. This model includes a 20GB [[Hard Drive#20GB|hard drive]], a wireless controller, a [[A/V Multi#Composite|component A/V]] cable, an ethernet cable, and an [[Xbox Live]] headset. Versions with the Zephyr or newer motherboards also came with an HDMI cable.
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]]
|-
! Storage
| None
|-
! Color
| White, white DVD bezel
|-
! Notes
| No HDMI
|}


=== Xbox 360 Elite ===
=== Xbox 360 Elite ===
The '''Xbox 360 Elite''' was a top end model of the original Xbox 360 series and was introduced in early 2007. The Elite has a matte black finish with a chrome eject button and DVD tray bezel. It used a [[Zephyr]] motherboard and was later updated with the [[Falcon]], and both [[Jasper]] motherboards. The Elite includes a 120GB [[Hard Drive|hard drive]], a black wireless controller, an HDMI cable, a [[A/V Multi#Composite|component A/V]] cable, an ethernet cable, and a black [[Xbox Live]] headset.
{|class="wikitable"
! Introduced
| Early 2007
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Zephyr]], later [[Falcon]], [[Jasper]], and [[Tonasket]]
|-
! Storage
| 120GB [[Hard Drive]]
|-
! Color
| Black, chrome DVD bezel
|-
! Notes
| HDMI
|}


=== Xbox 360 Arcade ===
=== Xbox 360 Arcade ===
In late 2007, the '''Xbox 360 Arcade''' replaced the [[#Xbox 360 Core|Xbox 360 Core]] as the entry level model of the Xbox 360. It used the [[Falcon]] motherboard and was later updated to both [[Jasper]] motherboards. There is no [[Hard Drive|hard drive]] included. The Arcade includes a wired controller, a 256MB memory unit (except on Jasper versions), and a [[A/V Multi#Composite|composite A/V]] cable. Like the Core, the Arcade is white and can be distinguished from other SKUs by its white eject button and DVD drive bezel.
{|class="wikitable"
! Introduced
| Late 2007
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Falcon]], later [[Jasper]] and [[Tonasket]]
|-
! Storage
| 256MB/512MB [[Memory Unit]]
|-
! Color
| White, white DVD bezel
|-
! Notes
| Replaces the Core<br>HDMI<br>[[Falcon]] versions include a separate [[Memory Unit]]<br>[[Jasper]] and [[Tonasket]] have the [[Memory Unit]] on the [[Nand]]
|}


== Xbox 360 S ==
== Xbox 360 S ==
Launched in mid 2010, the Xbox 360 S (colloquially known as the "Slim") features a major redesign of the console. It is much smaller, uses less power, and added WiFi. The Xbox 360 S has a glossy black finish and used the [[Trinity]] motherboard. It was later updated to the [[Corona]] and [[Corona#Waitsburg|Corona Waitsburg]] motherboards. While initially only available with a 250GB [[Hard Drive#250GB|hard drive]], a 4GB model in a matte black finish was added to replace the [[#Xbox 360 Arcade|Arcade]]. Around this time, the glossy finish was discontinued, and all Xbox 360 S consoles would be matte black. The console includes a black wireless controller, a [[A/V Multi#Composite|composite A/V]] cable, and a black [[Xbox Live]] headset.
[[File:Xbox-360-S2-wController.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|Xbox 360 S (glossy)]]
[[File:Xbox-360-S-wController.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|Xbox 360 S (matte)]]


<gallery>
The '''Xbox 360 S''' (colloquially known as the "Slim") is a major redesign of the console and was released in mid 2010. It came in 2 SKUs, with the only major difference being the included storage.
File:Xbox-360-S2-wController.jpg|Xbox 360 S (glossy)
 
File:Xbox-360-S-wController.jpg|Xbox 360 S (matte)
{|class="wikitable"
</gallery>
! Introduced
| Mid 2010
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Trinity]], later [[Corona]] and [[Waitsburg]]
|-
! Storage
| 250GB [[Hard Drive]] or 4GB [[Memory Unit]]
|-
! Color
| Glossy black (initial 250GB SKU only)<br>Matte black (later 250GB and all 4GB SKUs)
|-
! Notes
| HDMI, built-in WiFi
|}


== Xbox 360 E ==
== Xbox 360 E ==
[[File:Xbox-360-E-wController.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|Xbox 360 E]]
The '''Xbox 360 E''' (colloquially known as the "Super Slim") is just an [[#Xbox 360 S|Xbox 360 S]] in a redesigned shell and was released in mid 2013. It came in 2 SKUs, with the only major difference being the included storage.
{|class="wikitable"
! Introduced
| Mid 2013
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Stingray]], later [[Winchester]]
|-
! Storage
| 250/500GB [[Hard Drive]] or 4GB [[Memory Unit]]
|-
! Color
| Half glossy, half matte black
|-
! Notes
| HDMI, built-in WiFi
|}
== Development Hardware ==
[[File:Xbox-360-XNA-Branded.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|An XDK-GB Development Console]]
Specially modified versions of the console were created to facilitate development of games and content for the system. There are multiple different types of developer systems.
=== Development Kit ===
{{Main|Development Kit}}
Also known as XDK, used for game development and debugging
=== Test Kit ===
{{Main|Test Kit}}
Used for testing game builds but cannot be used for debugging
=== Demo Kit ===
{{Main|Demo Kit}}
Used to demonstrate game builds at conventions
=== Reviewer Kit ===
{{Main|Reviewer Kit}}
Early consoles loaned out to reviewers prior to launch


{{Consoles}}
{{Consoles}}

Latest revision as of 14:05, 13 January 2024

Xbox 360
Xbox 360 full logo.png
Xbox-360-Pro-wController.jpgXbox-360-S-wController.jpgXbox-360-E-wController.jpg
  • Left: Xbox 360 (Original)
  • Center: Xbox 360 S
  • Right: Xbox 360 E
TypeVideo Game Console
GenerationSeventh
IntroducedNovember 22, 2005
Lifespan2005–2016
DiscontinuedApril 20, 2016

The Xbox 360 is a home video game console developed by Microsoft. It is the successor to the original Xbox and is part of the seventh generation of video game consoles.

There are primarily 3 different versions of the Xbox 360 produced during the lifespan of the console (2005-2016).

Xbox 360 (Original)

Xbox 360 Core/Arcade
Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Elite

The Original Xbox 360 (colloquially known as the "Phat") is the first version of the console and was released in late 2005. It has several different SKUs which are listed below.

Xbox 360

Introduced Late 2005
Motherboard Xenon, later Zephyr, Falcon, Jasper, and Tonasket
Storage 20GB, later 60GB Hard Drive
Color White, chrome DVD bezel
Notes HDMI added starting with Zephyr

Xbox 360 Core

Introduced Late 2005
Motherboard Xenon
Storage None
Color White, white DVD bezel
Notes No HDMI

Xbox 360 Elite

Introduced Early 2007
Motherboard Zephyr, later Falcon, Jasper, and Tonasket
Storage 120GB Hard Drive
Color Black, chrome DVD bezel
Notes HDMI

Xbox 360 Arcade

Introduced Late 2007
Motherboard Falcon, later Jasper and Tonasket
Storage 256MB/512MB Memory Unit
Color White, white DVD bezel
Notes Replaces the Core
HDMI
Falcon versions include a separate Memory Unit
Jasper and Tonasket have the Memory Unit on the Nand

Xbox 360 S

Xbox 360 S (glossy)
Xbox 360 S (matte)

The Xbox 360 S (colloquially known as the "Slim") is a major redesign of the console and was released in mid 2010. It came in 2 SKUs, with the only major difference being the included storage.

Introduced Mid 2010
Motherboard Trinity, later Corona and Waitsburg
Storage 250GB Hard Drive or 4GB Memory Unit
Color Glossy black (initial 250GB SKU only)
Matte black (later 250GB and all 4GB SKUs)
Notes HDMI, built-in WiFi

Xbox 360 E

Xbox 360 E

The Xbox 360 E (colloquially known as the "Super Slim") is just an Xbox 360 S in a redesigned shell and was released in mid 2013. It came in 2 SKUs, with the only major difference being the included storage.

Introduced Mid 2013
Motherboard Stingray, later Winchester
Storage 250/500GB Hard Drive or 4GB Memory Unit
Color Half glossy, half matte black
Notes HDMI, built-in WiFi

Development Hardware

An XDK-GB Development Console

Specially modified versions of the console were created to facilitate development of games and content for the system. There are multiple different types of developer systems.

Development Kit

Main article: Development Kit

Also known as XDK, used for game development and debugging

Test Kit

Main article: Test Kit

Used for testing game builds but cannot be used for debugging

Demo Kit

Main article: Demo Kit

Used to demonstrate game builds at conventions

Reviewer Kit

Main article: Reviewer Kit

Early consoles loaned out to reviewers prior to launch

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