Test Kit
| Type | Test Console |
|---|---|
| Generation | Seventh |
| Introduced | Late 2005 |
A Test Kit is a version of the Xbox 360 console designed for developers to test their games and content. This can be done via DVD emulation or dev-signed DVDs. They have test bootloaders which prevent remote debugging.
Xbox 360 Test Console
The Xbox 360 Test Console has a white case resembling a retail console, with a matching white Type 1 Sidecar. The Sidecar has the PIX covered.
| Introduced | Late 2005 |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Xenon, later Zephyr, Jasper, and Tonasket |
| RAM | 512MB |
| Storage | 80GB, later 120GB Hard Drive |
| Sidecar | Type 1 |
| Color | White |
Xbox 360-GB Test Console
The Xbox 360-GB Development Console has a deep purple case, a chrome green Sidecar, and matching chrome green DVD bezels. It comes in 3 variants.
| Introduced | Early 2010 |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Slightly modified Jasper |
| RAM | 1GB in 2 512MB pools |
| Storage | 120GB Hard Drive |
| Sidecar | Type 2 |
| Color | Console: Deep purple Sidecar: Chrome green |
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-2
- Jasper XDK-PV-2
Variant 2
These units were released in Mid 2010 and were equipped with standard non-branded faceplate. They retained the XNA branded Sidecar.
- Known ConfigIDs
- AK1-00078 PV-1
Variant 3
These units were released in Mid to Late 2010 and had no branding on the faceplate or Sidecar.
- Known ConfigIDs
- AK1-00078 PV-1