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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

By Bill Detwiler July 8, 2010, 1:21 PM PDT on Twitter billdetwiler

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Box top

Xbox 360 S - Box top

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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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Box side

Xbox 360 S - Box side

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Opening the Xbox 360 S box

Opening the Xbox 360 S box

Opening the Xbox 360 S box, we find the product documentation sitting on top of the console.

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Still in its packaging

Xbox 360 S - Still in its packaging

The Xbox 360 S comes wrapped in antistatic wrap and protected by two shock-absorbing cushions.

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S additional contents

Xbox 360 S additional contents

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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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Power suppley and cord

Xbox 360 S - Power suppley and cord

The Xbox 360 S uses a 135W 12V 10.83A, 5Vsb 1A power supply.

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Wireless controller

Xbox 360 S - Wireless controller

The Xbox 360 S comes with black wireless Xbox controller that’s nearly identical to previous Xbox controllers.

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S -

Xbox 360 S -

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Headset

Xbox 360 S - Headset

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Front corner

Xbox 360 S - Front corner

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Front

Xbox 360 S - Front

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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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Back

Xbox 360 S - Back

The back of the Xbox 360 S is slightly different than previous versions of the gaming console.

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Ports

Xbox 360 S - Ports

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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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Right side

Xbox 360 S - Right side

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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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Left side

Xbox 360 S - Left side

Both sides are heavily vented to improve cooling.

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S - Bottom

Xbox 360 S - Bottom

Not much to see on the bottom of the Xbox 360 S except four small rubber cushions.

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Xbox 360 S (2010) Unboxing

Xbox 360 S and box contents

Xbox 360 S and box contents

Here’s what you get for the $299 a redesigned Xbox 360 S costs.

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