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How do I know if my Xbox 360 is a Jasper?

How do I know if my Xbox 360 is a Jasper?

If you see this XGX-00019 line below the top barcode, chances are that you’ve got a Jasper. And if you see this Xbox 360 Arcade System Value Bundle 2008 E line (exactly like that, note that this only applies to Arcade units) then you most likely have a Jasper as well.

What is Xbox 360 Jasper model?

Anyone who has purchased an Xbox 360 lately might have received the latest version of the console, dubbed the Jasper. “We can confirm that we are moving to internal memory for the Xbox 360 Arcade.” Essentially, this additional internal storage replaces the 256MB memory unit that used to come with 360 Arcade units.

When was the Xbox 360 Jasper released?

November 2008
“Jasper” (released late November 2008) used both a 65 nm CPU and GPU, as well as 16, 256 or 512 MB of on-board flash memory.

How can you tell what type of Xbox 360 you have?

Select “System Info,” located at the bottom of the resulting “Console Settings” list. Notice the information lining the bottom of the next screen. View your Xbox 360’s version. The dashboard version number is located to the right of “D:” at the bottom of resulting page.

Does Xbox 360 Jasper get RROD?

Yes, every 360 can. But jaspers have a much lower chance than other 360s to die. Kronos boards are even more reliable but some have sanyo capacitors which are known to die.

How can you tell a Jasper?

Jasper is an opaque variety of Chalcedony, and is usually associated with brown, yellow, or reddish colors, but may be used to describe other opaque colors of Chalcedony such as dark or mottled green, orange, and black. Jasper is almost always multicolored, with unique color patterns and habits.

Do Jaspers get RROD?

What is a Falcon Xbox 360?

Falcon is the codename used for the third revision to the Xbox 360’s motherboard. Appearing in September 2007, this revision reduced the CPU die size from 90nm to 65nm, and the GPU’s eDRAM die size from 90nm to 80nm.

When did the Xbox 360 Zephyr come out?

Zephyr was the first revision with HDMI connector and fixed the RRoD problem cause by the inadequate GPU cooling on Xenon boards. It was introduced with the Xbox 360 Elite in May 2007. In July 2007 Xbox 360 Premium machines began appearing with the Zephyr motherboard.

Is the Xbox 360 Falcon the same as Jasper?

The same for Falcon, and naturally, the same for Jasper. The stakes are a lot higher with Jasper however; this may very well be the Xbox 360 to get, not only is it a lot cooler and cheaper for Microsoft to manufacture, but it may finally solve the 360’s biggest issue to date.

What kind of GPU does Xbox falcon have?

Falcon featured a 65nm CPU, 80nm GPU and 80nm eDRAM. Falcon came with HDMI by default, but Microsoft eventually made a revision without HDMI called Opus (opus we built a console that fails a lot! sorry, couldn’t resist).

How can I tell if my Xbox 360 is a Falcon?

The only way for the average person to know is to examine the power connector on the console. See photo above.) (This is indicative of at LEAST owning a Falcon console. It may be a Jasper. The only way for the average person to know is to examine the power connector on the console.