Despite being a new model, the Xbox 360 E doesn't really have many new features compared to the Xbox 360 S. Personally I hope the PS3 route is taken for hard drives next time around. I can understand the reasons why they haven't yet, but hope they do next time around. DirtyLarry, now that I can agree on to a certain extent. I do not like the pricing that has been set for the drives either. I've actually raised that complaint a few times myself. Microsoft has also removed some of the versatile connection interfaces that were present on the Xbox 360 S. This includes the dedicated optical audio-out found on earlier Xbox 360 models. This means the only way to get surround sound on the Xbox 360 E is through a HDMI connection. The Xbox 360 also features wireless connectivity of accessories via a proprietary 2.4GHz radio system. This is mainly used to connect the official wireless controllers, but is also used for other devices such as the wireless racing wheel and wireless headsets. With the exception of some rhythm game controllers, and the Fanatec CSR wheel, this wireless connectivity is limited to first-party Microsoft accessories. The console can connect to Xbox Live over the Internet through a variety of networking interfaces.

Xbox 360 250GB has more storage capacity and can hold more games, music, and videos than Xbox 360 4GB.Miller, Jonathan (2005-12-05). "Xbox 360: Glitch In The System?". IGN. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13 . Retrieved 2007-01-03. The physical outline of the original style Xbox 360 is 31 by 8 by 26.8 centimetres (12.2in ×3.1in ×10.6in) [43] and is similar in form factor to its predecessor. It is slightly slimmer in every dimension and is slightly concave, while the original Xbox was noticeably convex.

Hmm sounds like I can use those items any way I wish doesn't it? Why would you make an accusation that is as easily proven incorrect as that? But, my question is: Will that count as internal memory to do live updates or is it just considered more memory? Initially there were no digital video outputs such as DVI or HDMI on the Xbox 360; instead, HD-quality output could only be produced over YP BP R component video (used by both the 3 RCA component cable and the Japanese D-terminal cable) and later VGA (via a software update). An HDMI port was introduced to the Xbox 360 by July 2007 with the introduction of the Elite model. A wide array of SDTV and HDTV resolutions are supported by the console hardware; [16] up to 1080p after the October 2006 software upgrade. [17] While most games are rendered natively at 720p, the video from all games can be scaled by the hardware to whatever resolution the user has set in the console's settings; from 480i NTSC and 576i PAL all the way to 1080p HDTV. The console is slightly smaller than its predecessor the Xbox 360 S. The Xbox 360 E has also been completely redesigned on the outside to match its successor, the Xbox One.If you already have J-Runner with Extras, it will update automatically. If not, follow the link to Octal's Thread below. Use the power button as normal to attempt to boot your newly RGH3 Modified console to the Dashboard. Yes, you can. I have done the same to my Xbox 360 S 4GB. I added a Microsoft 360 250GB HDD. Just make sure you get the "right" hard drive (has to be compatible for Xbox 360 SLIM), as stores might sell hard drives for the older versions of the Xbox 360. Xbox Alpha Tower I • Xbox Alpha Tower II • Xbox Development Kit • Xbox 360 Development Kit • Xbox One Development Kit I know that model doesn't come with a hard drive. The question is: Can I add a hard drive to it? If so, which brand or kind? And is it something I can do myself without having to open the Xbox up? (is there a slot for it?)

Redesigned motherboard. Introduced HDMI port and HANA chip. Introduced 80nm GPU and either 80nm or 90nm eDRAM (except initial models). Improved GPU heatsink. Yam, Marcus (2010-06-22). "New Xbox 360 is Actually Called the Xbox 360 'S' ". Tom's Guide. Archived from the original on 2012-12-27 . Retrieved 2012-09-19. Once you've connected your NAND Reader Wires, refer to the below images in the correct spoiler for your Console Revision Although MS has a way to detect the Hard Drive mod (which does not involve the 360), they won't flag it. You ship the 360 'virgin': without cables, hard drive, and discs. The "reason" was simple greed. The same thing applies to nearly EVERY accessory for the 360. Hard drives, memory cards, headsets - all have to be Microsoft's proprietary crap instead of standard hardware that you can buy anywhere.

If the MHZ Option shows with the drop down, try 10 first. If this boots slowly or does not boot, try 27.) In the Corona consoles they still have an IHS (integrated heat sink) an on the Winchester motherboards they do not. Open J-Runner with Extras. It should automatically detect your NAND Reader of choice and display your console type under the "Console Type" box in the upper right. So you're telling me that you know a bit more than me about what MS does and doesn't do internally, how the flag system works, and when the flags are and are not applied?

The touch power and eject buttons from the 360 S have also been replaced with more-traditional physical buttons. No more HANA chip. Includes both Xbox 360 S and E versions. Two versions: one with 4GB eMMC, one with standard 16MB NAND. Xbox 360 Technical Specifications". Xbox.com. Archived from the original on 2008-08-22 . Retrieved 2009-09-10. Xbox 360 is equipped with a 12× DVD drive, with a data transfer rate of 16.5MB/s. [18] The original production DVD drives were manufactured by LG, Samsung, and Sony. Beginning in November 2006, a new model the BenQ VAD6038 was introduced, which is said to run faster than the previous models and, in addition, is much quieter. [19] There is a new drive by LiteOn. [20]Cross, Jason (2005-05-20). "Xbox 360 GPU Details". ExtremeTech. Archived from the original on January 4, 2007 . Retrieved 2006-09-30. It's very much frowned upon since it violates the Terms of Use. If for some reason you ever need to send the console in for service it would also invalidate any existing service contract if noted that a non-MS hare drive is inside. It would also result in the console being returned un-repaired, along with that console being flagged to deny any future repair services. Upgrading the memory space in the case of the 4GB model is an added benefit, while such benefits are not available in the 250GB model. It is not required as the inbuilt hard drive can be more than sufficient. Note down your CPU Key and Input this into the CPU Key section in J-Runner, then create a new RGH 2.0 NAND: According to Mark Rein of Epic Games, Microsoft had originally planned on using only 256MB of RAM, but the decision to increase it was based on Epic's upcoming Gears of War title. Epic had been arguing for Microsoft to increase the memory for some time, and Tim Sweeney had sent Microsoft screenshots of what Gears would look like at 256MB, and then at their proposed 512MB. Shortly thereafter, Epic was the first studio told of new 512MB size specification and claimed it cost them a billion dollars but felt it was better for gamers. [13]