At E3 this week, Microsoft unveiled its newly updated Xbox 360 E games console, which sports a new outer design together with a few tweaks and enhancements. However, even with a new outer design, the Xbox 360 E’s hardware specifications are nearly identical to those of the Xbox 360 S.
To see what makes the new Xbox 360 E tick, the team at iFixit have already been busy with their screwdrivers and stripped down the Xbox 360 E console, revealing its inner workings to the world.
Design and Aesthetic Changes
The Xbox 360 E features a sleek, modern design that aligns more closely with the aesthetics of the Xbox One. The console’s exterior is more angular and streamlined, giving it a contemporary look that fits well in any entertainment center. The new design also includes a matte finish, which is less prone to fingerprints and smudges compared to the glossy finish of the Xbox 360 S. Additionally, the Xbox 360 E is slightly smaller and lighter, making it easier to fit into tight spaces and more portable for gamers on the go.
Internal Hardware and Performance
Despite the new outer design, the internal hardware of the Xbox 360 E remains largely unchanged from the Xbox 360 S. The console still features the same 250GB hard drive, 512MB of GDDR3 RAM, and a custom triple-core 3.2 GHz PowerPC-based CPU. The GPU also remains the same, providing the same level of graphical performance as its predecessor. This means that while the Xbox 360 E may look different on the outside, it offers the same gaming experience that fans have come to expect from the Xbox 360 family.
Microsoft’s marketing and strategy officer, Yusuf Mehdi, unveiled the new Xbox 360 E and reaffirmed Microsoft’s long-term commitment to their Xbox 360 even after the next-generation Xbox One has been announced.
“Xbox offers unrivaled value – with more great games, an Xbox Live community with 48 million members, and a compelling line-up of apps, sports, movies, TV, and music,” Mehdi stated. “We’ve taken all we have learned these past eight years and engineered a new Xbox 360 console that is elegant and accessible to anyone. There’s never been a better time to experience everything Xbox has to offer.”
To view the complete Xbox 360 E teardown, jump over to the iFixit website for full details.
Source: iFixit
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