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| image        = [[File:Xbox-360-XNA-Branded.jpg|150px]]
| caption      = An XDK-GB with branded Type 2 Sidecar
| 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 ==
== Xbox 360 Development Console ==
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The Xbox 360 Development Console, or XDK, has a dark gray/charcoal case with a lighter gray [[Sidecar#Type 1|Type 1 Sidecar]].


Xbox 360 Development consoles have a dark charcoal gray case with a lighter gray [[Sidecar#Type 1|type 1 Sidecar]]. They also have full Development Bootloaders, allowing game developers full access to the consoles memory to allow remote debugging.
{|class="wikitable"
! Introduced
| Late 2005
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]], later [[Zephyr]], [[Jasper]], and [[Tonasket]]
|-
! RAM
| 512MB
|-
! Storage
| 80GB, later 120GB [[Hard Drive]]
|-
! Sidecar
| [[Sidecar#Type 1|Type 1]]
|-
! Color
| Console: Dark gray/charcoal<br>Sidecar: Light gray
|}


====Notes====
== Xbox 360-GB Development Console ==
*The Manufacturing Label reads "Xbox 360 XDK"
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.
*[[xShell|Launcher]] reads "Development Kit"
*512MB of ram


=== Xenon Motherboard ===
{|class="wikitable"
See [[Xenon (Motherboard)|Xenon]].
! Introduced
Xenon XDKs replaced the pre-release 009 Development kits
| Early 2010
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Jasper#Jasper_Advanced|Jasper Advanced]]
|-
! RAM
| 1GB in 2 512MB pools
|-
! Storage
| 120GB [[Hard Drive]]
|-
! Sidecar
| [[Sidecar#Type 2|Type 2]]
|-
! Color
| Console: Deep purple<br>Sidecar: Chrome blue
|}


=== Zephyr Motherboard ===
=== Variant 1 ===
See [[Zephyr|Zephyr]]
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#Type 2|Sidecar]].
=== Jasper Motherboard ===
SMC Debug LED working


==== Tonasket Motherboard ====
; Known ConfigIDs
SMC Debug LED working
* XDK-GB-1
* Jasper XDK-PV-1


== Xbox 360-GB Development Console ==
=== Variant 2 ===
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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]].
Xbox 360-GB development consoles used a variation of the [[Jasper|Jasper]] motherboard. First previewed at GDC 2009, alongside the reveal of updates to XNA Game Studio, Microsoft announced a new line of Xbox 360 Development Kits. Sporting a sleek chrome blue Sidecar, and bezel. As well as new version of the [[Prototype RF Board#xFreedom|xFreedom]] with Blue LEDs. With a deep purple case.
There are 3 variants of Xbox 360-GB Development Kits
====Notes====
*The Manufacturing Label reads "Xbox 360 XDK"
*[[xShell|Launcher]] reads "Development Kit"
*1GB of Ram


===Variant 1===
; Known ConfigIDs
Commonly referred to as 'EXPO' units amongst the community. They came with the 2009 [[Prototype XDK-GB#ADK EV3|XNA branded faceplate]] and branded [[Sidecar#Type 2|Type 2 Sidecar]] with XNA tribal branding. These units are not to be confused with [[Prototype XDK-GB#ADK EV3|ADK EV3]] configured units.
* AK1-00077 PV-1
* Early 2010
====Known ConfigIDs====
These two IDs reference the same Config.
*XDK-GB-1, February - March
*Jasper XDK-PV-1


===Variant 2===
=== Variant 3 ===
Equipped with standard non-branded faceplate. But, still retaining the XNA branded Sidecar.
These units were released in Mid to Late 2010 and had no branding on the faceplate or [[Sidecar#Type 2|Sidecar]].
* Mid 2010
====Known ConfigIDs====
*AK1-00077 PV-1


===Variant 3===
; Known ConfigIDs
No branding on faceplate or sidecar.
* AK1-00077 PV-1
* Mid-Late 2010,
====Known ConfigIDs====
*AK1-00077 PV-1


== Xbox 360 S Development Console ==
== Xbox 360 S Development Console ==
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[[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]].
 
When the [[Sidecar]] is not attached, the console operates as a [[Test Kit]].


=== Trinity Motherboard ===
{|class="wikitable"
! Introduced
| Late 2010
|-
! Motherboard
| [[Trinity]], later [[Corona]]
|-
! RAM
| 1GB in 2 512MB pools
|-
! Storage
| 250GB [[Hard Drive]]
|-
! Sidecar
| [[Sidecar#Type 3|Type 3]]
|-
! Color
| Console: Matte black
|}


=== Corona Motherboard ===
{{Consoles}}
[[Category:Developer Hardware]]

Latest revision as of 00:38, 7 April 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 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 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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