Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 360 S at E3 2010. The redesigned Xbox features a 250GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, and a 45 nanometer and integrated CPU and GPU. The new console is also designed to be quiter than previous Xbox versions and is Kinect ready. The new console sells for $299 (US).
After you’ve walked through this unboxing gallery, be sure to check out complete Xbox 360 S teardown gallery.
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Opening the Xbox 360 S box, we find the product documentation sitting on top of the console.
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The Xbox 360 S comes wrapped in antistatic wrap and protected by two shock-absorbing cushions.
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Under the console are the additional components. The Xbox 360 S comes with a wireless controller (with two AA batteries), a wired headset, a power supply and cord, and a composite AV cable.
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The Xbox 360 S uses a 135W 12V 10.83A, 5Vsb 1A power supply.
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The Xbox 360 S comes with black wireless Xbox controller that’s nearly identical to previous Xbox controllers.
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The Xbox 360 S features touch-sensitive buttons that allow you to turn on/off the console or eject a disc by swiping your you finger across the buttons.
Two USB ports are also located behind a small door in the bottom right corner of the front panel.
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The back of the Xbox 360 S is slightly different than previous versions of the gaming console.
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On the rear of the Xbox 360 S you’ll find the power adapter port, optical audio-out, HDMI, component and composite video connector, Microsoft Kinect slot, Ethernet port, and three USB ports.
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The right side of the Xbo 360 S can also function as the bottom when the device is placed upright. The 250GB hard drive is also located behind a panel on the right side.
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Both sides are heavily vented to improve cooling.
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Not much to see on the bottom of the Xbox 360 S except four small rubber cushions.
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Here’s what you get for the $299 a redesigned Xbox 360 S costs.
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Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Previously, Bill was an IT manager in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.
