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Xbox 360 "Falcon" vs Original: Hardware Revision Differences

The Xbox 360 "Falcon" is the **second motherboard revision** (late 2007), not a separate console model. It fixed the worst flaws of the launch "Xenon" boards.

Key Improvements (Falcon vs Xenon Launch Model)

Component	Xenon (Launch 2005)	Falcon (Late 2007)
CPU Process	90nm	65nm (Cooler, less power)
GPU Process	90nm	80nm (Later "Jasper" moved GPU to 65nm)
Heatsink Design	Small CPU sink, GPU pipe	Larger CPU heatsink, improved GPU pipe
Power Brick	203W (Huge)	175W / 150W (Smaller)
RRoD Rate	Very High (~30-50%+)	Significantly Reduced
HDMI Port	No (except late Zephyr)	Yes (Standard on Falcon)
Identification	Lot Number / MFR Date	MFR Date: 2007-10 or later; Power 175W/150W; HDMI present

Later Revisions (Better)

Jasper (Mid 2008+): 65nm CPU + **65nm GPU** + 256MB/512MB internal NAND (no memory unit needed for dashboard). **Most reliable fat model.**
Kronos/Trinity (Slim 'S', 2010): 45nm CPU+GPU combined (Vejle), internal WiFi, touch buttons, whisper quiet.
Winchester (E Model, 2013): Minor cost reduction.

Buying Advice: Avoid Xenon/Zephyr. Seek **Jasper** (Fat) or **Slim (S/E)** for reliability. Check MFR date on rear label.

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