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Golibano · 2008-11-03, 08:36 PM

I want to upgrade from my 20GB XBox to a new Elite and I read an article on-line somewhere about the new XBox' having the "cooler" chip installed which make them more reliable... no red rings anymore.

I can't remember where I read the article but it mentioned that certain serial numbers on the XBox packaging would show if it was a newer model or an older model.

Does anyone have any information on this??

Thanks,

J

Eluder · 2008-11-03, 09:41 PM

It's called the Falcon... it is definitely cooler running than the older 360. I went from a launch type 360 to a Falcon based Elite and it is definitely a quieter system. I don't believe you need to buy an Elite though to get the Falcon, that chipset is even in the Arcade console.

Golibano · 2008-11-03, 10:11 PM

How will I know if I am buying a "Falcon" Xbox??

Eluder · 2008-11-03, 10:35 PM

It's been a while, but easiest way to check is there's a sticker on the box, if it says 175W for the power, then that's a Falcon.

dunlop · 2008-11-04, 05:33 AM

Any system you will buy now a days will be a Falcon, the new chipset that is supposed to be coming out is called a Jasper. No one has found a system with that chipset yet.

Microsoft removed the power consumption details from the box to prevent people from picking out the jasper's when they arrive (smart buggers

)

Just pick up any 360 now that comes with the free games (holiday bundle) and you will be good to go

2008-11-03, 08:36 PM	#1
Golibano Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 223	Cooler XBox I want to upgrade from my 20GB XBox to a new Elite and I read an article on-line somewhere about the new XBox' having the "cooler" chip installed which make them more reliable... no red rings anymore. I can't remember where I read the article but it mentioned that certain serial numbers on the XBox packaging would show if it was a newer model or an older model. Does anyone have any information on this?? Thanks, J

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2008-11-03, 09:41 PM	#2
Eluder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,446	It's called the Falcon... it is definitely cooler running than the older 360. I went from a launch type 360 to a Falcon based Elite and it is definitely a quieter system. I don't believe you need to buy an Elite though to get the Falcon, that chipset is even in the Arcade console.

2008-11-03, 10:11 PM	#3
Golibano Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 223	How will I know if I am buying a "Falcon" Xbox??

2008-11-03, 10:35 PM	#4
Eluder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,446	It's been a while, but easiest way to check is there's a sticker on the box, if it says 175W for the power, then that's a Falcon.

2008-11-04, 05:33 AM	#5
dunlop Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 286	Any system you will buy now a days will be a Falcon, the new chipset that is supposed to be coming out is called a Jasper. No one has found a system with that chipset yet. Microsoft removed the power consumption details from the box to prevent people from picking out the jasper's when they arrive (smart buggers ) Just pick up any 360 now that comes with the free games (holiday bundle) and you will be good to go