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| type = Demo Console | |||
| generation = Seventh | |||
| introduced = Late 2005 | |||
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A '''Demo Kit''' is a version of the [[Xbox 360]] console used by game developers to demonstrate builds of games at conventions. They do not come with a [[Sidecar]] and thus include a standard [[Hard Drive]]. They were specifically designed to look like a [[retail]] console to not draw attention from the public. | |||
== Xenon Motherboard == | |||
Zephyr | [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]] based Demo Kits are white like a [[Retail]] console. Early consoles may contain a secondary serial barcode sticker. Some contain the [[Sidecar]] power header while others don't. | ||
== Zephyr Motherboard == | |||
Demo Kits based on the [[Zephyr]] motherboard are white and come in two variants. | |||
* Early Zephyr Demo Kits had a white manufacturing label. With DEMO KIT label. More commonly devkit fused. | |||
* Late Zephyr Demo Kits had a black manufacturing label. Sometimes with DEMO KIT label. More commonly testkit fused. | |||
== Jasper/Tonasket Motherboard == | |||
[[Jasper]] and [[Tonasket]] based Demo Kits are black like the [[Xbox 360#Xbox 360 Elite|Xbox 360 Elite]]. May have devkit or testkit fuses. | |||
== Trinity Motherboard == | |||
Two versions of the [[Trinity]] based Demo Kits exist. | |||
* Early Demo Kits use a glossy case with an orange manufacturing label. They are either devkit or testkit fused, often Microsoft Equipment, loaned hardware. Because of unit redundancy these units were phased out quickly and replaced. | |||
* [[Development_Kit#Xbox_360_S_Development_Console|XDK S]] units sold without the [[Sidecar#type 3|Sidecar]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:33, 5 January 2025
| Type | Demo Console |
|---|---|
| Generation | Seventh |
| Introduced | Late 2005 |
A Demo Kit is a version of the Xbox 360 console used by game developers to demonstrate builds of games at conventions. They do not come with a Sidecar and thus include a standard Hard Drive. They were specifically designed to look like a retail console to not draw attention from the public.
Xenon Motherboard
Xenon based Demo Kits are white like a Retail console. Early consoles may contain a secondary serial barcode sticker. Some contain the Sidecar power header while others don't.
Zephyr Motherboard
Demo Kits based on the Zephyr motherboard are white and come in two variants.
- Early Zephyr Demo Kits had a white manufacturing label. With DEMO KIT label. More commonly devkit fused.
- Late Zephyr Demo Kits had a black manufacturing label. Sometimes with DEMO KIT label. More commonly testkit fused.
Jasper/Tonasket Motherboard
Jasper and Tonasket based Demo Kits are black like the Xbox 360 Elite. May have devkit or testkit fuses.
Trinity Motherboard
Two versions of the Trinity based Demo Kits exist.