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A '''Development Kit''', | 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. | ||
== Xbox 360 Development Console == | == Xbox 360 Development Console == | ||
Xbox 360 Development | The Xbox 360 Development Console, or XDK, has a dark gray/charcoal case with a lighter gray [[Sidecar#Type 1|Type 1 Sidecar]]. | ||
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== Xbox 360-GB Development Console == | == Xbox 360-GB Development Console == | ||
Xbox 360-GB Development Consoles | The Xbox 360-GB Development Consoles, or XDK-GB, has a deep purple case, a sleek 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. | ||
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== Xbox 360 S Development Console == | == Xbox 360 S Development Console == | ||
Xbox 360 S Development | 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]]. | ||
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Revision as of 01:50, 1 January 2023
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| Type | Development Console |
|---|---|
| Generation | Seventh |
| Introduced | Late 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 allow 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.
| Introduced | Late 2005 |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Xenon, later Zephyr, Jasper, and Jasper Tonasket |
| Storage | 80GB, later 120GB Hard Drive |
| Sidecar | Type 1 |
| Color | Console: Dark gray/charcoal Sidecar: Light gray |
| Notes | Normal 512MB RAM Manufacturing Label reads "Xbox 360 XDK" Launcher reads "Xbox 360 Development Kit" |
Xbox 360-GB Development Console
The Xbox 360-GB Development Consoles, or XDK-GB, has a deep purple case, a sleek chrome blue Sidecar, and matching chrome blue DVD bezels. The 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.
| Introduced | Early 2010 |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Slightly modified Jasper |
| Storage | 120GB Hard Drive |
| Sidecar | Type 2 |
| Color | Console: Deep purple Sidecar: Chrome blue |
| Notes | Normal 1GB RAM in 2 512MB pools Manufacturing Label reads "Xbox 360 XDK" Launcher reads "Xbox 360 Development Kit (Mode: 1GB)" |
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 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
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.
| Introduced | Late 2010 |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Trinity, later Corona |
| Storage | 250GB Hard Drive |
| Sidecar | Type 3 |
| Color | Console: Matte black |
| Notes | Normal 1GB RAM in 2 512MB pools Manufacturing Label reads "Xbox 360 S Console XDK" Launcher reads "Xbox 360 Development Kit (Mode: 1GB)" |