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| image        = [[File:Xbox-360-XNA-Branded.jpg|150px]]
| image        = [[File:Xbox-360-XNA-Branded.jpg|150px]]
| caption      = An XDK-GB
| caption      = An XDK-GB with branded Type 2 Sidecar
| type        = Development Console
| type        = Development Console
| generation  = Seventh
| generation  = Seventh
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A '''Development Kit''', also known as an '''XDK''', is a version of the [[Xbox 360]] console designed for developing games and content for the system. They have full development [[Bootloaders]] which allow game developers full access to the console's memory for remote debugging.
A '''Development Kit''', also known as an '''XDK''', is a version of the [[Xbox 360]] console designed for developing games and content for the system. They have full development [[bootloaders]] which allows game developers full access to the console's memory for remote debugging.


== Xbox 360 Development Console ==
== Xbox 360 Development Console ==
The Xbox 360 Development Console, or XDK, has a dark gray/charcoal case with a lighter gray [[Sidecar#Type 1|Type 1 Sidecar]].
The Xbox 360 Development Console, or XDK, has a dark gray/charcoal case with a lighter gray [[Sidecar#Type 1|type 1 Sidecar]]. Due to the current and ongoing cost of hardware development for the Xbox 360, Microsoft employed cost-cutting measures that affected the [[Partner_Program|Partner Program]] units. One of which involved reusing older parts, such as the use of prototype [[Sidecar#Type 1|type 1 Sidecars]] or similar components from earlier development phases, seen on March 2006 XDKs. Another key cost-cutting venture was the refurbishment of bonepile and prototype hardware for reuse in the [[Partner_Program|Partner Program]], this practice commonly took place in 2008 and 2010. For example: in 2008 [[Xenon_(Motherboard)/Prototypes#Fab_J_(-009)|Fab J]], the PCB used in both configurations of [[Refresh_Beta#Refresh_3|refresh 3 betas]], was commonly refurbished with 3.2GHz fused [[Waternoose#DD2|Waternoose]] CPUs, if applicable.


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! Motherboard
! Motherboard
| [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]], later [[Zephyr]], [[Jasper]], and [[Jasper#Tonasket|Jasper Tonasket]]
| [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]], later [[Zephyr]], [[Jasper]], and [[Tonasket]]
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! RAM
| 512MB
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! Storage
! Storage
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! Color
! Color
| Console: Dark gray/charcoal<br>Sidecar: Light gray
| Console: Dark gray/charcoal<br>Sidecar: Light gray
|-
! Notes
| Normal 512MB RAM<br>[[Manufacturing Label]] reads "Xbox 360 XDK"<br>[[xShell|Launcher]] reads "Xbox 360 Development Kit"
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== Xbox 360-GB Development Console ==
== Xbox 360-GB Development Console ==
The Xbox 360-GB Development Console, or XDK-GB, has a deep purple case, a chrome blue [[Sidecar]], and matching chrome blue DVD bezels. The [[RF Board#RF02|RF02 Board]] was also revised with Blue LEDs. They were publicly previewed at GDC 2009 alongside the reveal of updates to XNA Game Studio. It comes in 3 variants.
The Xbox 360-GB Development Console, or XDK-GB, has a deep purple case, a chrome blue [[Sidecar]], and matching chrome blue DVD bezels. The [[RF Board]] was also revised with Blue LEDs. They were publicly previewed at GDC 2009 alongside the reveal of updates to XNA Game Studio. It comes in 3 variants.


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! Motherboard
! Motherboard
| Slightly modified [[Jasper]]
| [[Jasper#Jasper_Advanced|Jasper Advanced]]
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! RAM
| 1GB in 2 512MB pools
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|-
! Storage
! Storage
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! Color
! Color
| Console: Deep purple<br>Sidecar: Chrome blue
| Console: Deep purple<br>Sidecar: Chrome blue
|-
! Notes
| Normal 1GB RAM in 2 512MB pools<br>[[Manufacturing Label]] reads "Xbox 360 XDK"<br>[[xShell|Launcher]] reads "Xbox 360 Development Kit (Mode: 1GB)"
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=== Variant 2 ===
=== Variant 2 ===
These units were released in Mid 2010 and were equipped with standard non-branded faceplate. They retained the XNA branded [[Sidecar#Type 2|Sidecar]].
These units were released in Mid 2010 and were equipped with a standard non-branded faceplate. They retained the XNA branded [[Sidecar#Type 2|Sidecar]].


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== Xbox 360 S Development Console ==
== Xbox 360 S Development Console ==
[[File:Xbox-360-S-XDK.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|An XDK S]]
[[File:Xbox-360-S-XDK.jpg|thumb|100px|upright|right|An XDK S with Sidecar]]


The Xbox 360 S Development Console, or XDK S, redesigned the kit around the [[Xbox 360 S]], which significantly reduced its price and size. It also includes a redesigned [[Sidecar#Type 3|Type 3 Sidecar]].
The Xbox 360 S Development Console, or XDK S, redesigned the kit around the [[Xbox 360 S]], which significantly reduced its price and size. It also includes a redesigned [[Sidecar#Type 3|Type 3 Sidecar]].
When the [[Sidecar]] is not attached, the console operates as a [[Test Kit]].


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! Motherboard
! Motherboard
| [[Trinity]], later [[Corona]]
| [[Trinity]], later [[Corona]]
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! RAM
| 1GB in 2 512MB pools
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! Storage
! Storage
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! Color
! Color
| Console: Matte black
| Console: Matte black
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! Notes
| Normal 1GB RAM in 2 512MB pools<br>[[Manufacturing Label]] reads "Xbox 360 S Console XDK"<br>[[xShell|Launcher]] reads "Xbox 360 Development Kit (Mode: 1GB)"
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{{Consoles}}
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[[Category:Developer Hardware]]
[[Category:Developer Hardware]]

Latest revision as of 15:04, 2 December 2024

Development Kit
Xbox-360-XNA-Branded.jpg
An XDK-GB with branded Type 2 Sidecar
TypeDevelopment Console
GenerationSeventh
IntroducedLate 2005

A Development Kit, also known as an XDK, is a version of the Xbox 360 console designed for developing games and content for the system. They have full development bootloaders which allows game developers full access to the console's memory for remote debugging.

Xbox 360 Development Console

The Xbox 360 Development Console, or XDK, has a dark gray/charcoal case with a lighter gray type 1 Sidecar. Due to the current and ongoing cost of hardware development for the Xbox 360, Microsoft employed cost-cutting measures that affected the Partner Program units. One of which involved reusing older parts, such as the use of prototype type 1 Sidecars or similar components from earlier development phases, seen on March 2006 XDKs. Another key cost-cutting venture was the refurbishment of bonepile and prototype hardware for reuse in the Partner Program, this practice commonly took place in 2008 and 2010. For example: in 2008 Fab J, the PCB used in both configurations of refresh 3 betas, was commonly refurbished with 3.2GHz fused Waternoose CPUs, if applicable.

Introduced Late 2005
Motherboard Xenon, later Zephyr, Jasper, and Tonasket
RAM 512MB
Storage 80GB, later 120GB Hard Drive
Sidecar Type 1
Color Console: Dark gray/charcoal
Sidecar: Light gray

Xbox 360-GB Development Console

The Xbox 360-GB Development Console, or XDK-GB, has a deep purple case, a chrome blue Sidecar, and matching chrome blue DVD bezels. The RF Board was also revised with Blue LEDs. They were publicly previewed at GDC 2009 alongside the reveal of updates to XNA Game Studio. It comes in 3 variants.

Introduced Early 2010
Motherboard Jasper Advanced
RAM 1GB in 2 512MB pools
Storage 120GB Hard Drive
Sidecar Type 2
Color Console: Deep purple
Sidecar: Chrome blue

Variant 1

These units were released in Early 2010 and are commonly referred to as "EXPO" units. They came with an XNA branded Faceplate and an XNA tribal branded Sidecar.

Known ConfigIDs
  • XDK-GB-1
  • Jasper XDK-PV-1

Variant 2

These units were released in Mid 2010 and were equipped with a standard non-branded faceplate. They retained the XNA branded Sidecar.

Known ConfigIDs
  • AK1-00077 PV-1

Variant 3

These units were released in Mid to Late 2010 and had no branding on the faceplate or Sidecar.

Known ConfigIDs
  • AK1-00077 PV-1

Xbox 360 S Development Console

An XDK S with Sidecar

The Xbox 360 S Development Console, or XDK S, redesigned the kit around the Xbox 360 S, which significantly reduced its price and size. It also includes a redesigned Type 3 Sidecar.

When the Sidecar is not attached, the console operates as a Test Kit.

Introduced Late 2010
Motherboard Trinity, later Corona
RAM 1GB in 2 512MB pools
Storage 250GB Hard Drive
Sidecar Type 3
Color Console: Matte black
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