Xbox 360 with Jasper arrives on the scene in all its 65nm glory

Hey, those Jaspers we've heard so much about are finally popping up in Xbox 360 consoles -- a bit behind the anticipated August release date, but better late than never right? If you'll recall these boards come equipped with 65nm chips that draw significantly less power, along with reduced heat output. If you're thinking about picking one of the new models up, you might want to check that the manufacture date is no earlier than August 6, 2008, and lot number is 8031 or above. So if you just bought a new console, it's time to go foraging for that receipt, but if you're still not sold there's always Valhalla to look forward to.

Update: Looks like this may just be some overeager entries in database -- we'll let you know when we get some hard proof. In the meantime, if you decide to launch your own attempt in identifying a Jasper, keep an eye out for changes to components on the board: the tell-tail sign of a Falcon is the orientation of the inductor rings near the CPU heatsink (two laying flat -- as opposed to three standing up.) A lower than 175W power supply would also be an indicator, though there's no telling if that will be the case.

[Via Joey Gadget]

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[(Unverified) Posted Dec 9th 2008 2:21PM]

Not exactly true. I have a Jasper from an Arcade Bundle.
Mfg date 10/14/08
Lot #0842X
175W Power supply
12.1a
Internal MU
Team FDOU

So the date and lot numbers can vary a lot.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 17th 2008 5:56PM]

I picked up a 360 Arcade package on Black Friday and was really hoping it was a Jasper! But I just confirmed that it's not, based on the 14.2 amps rating I can see on the bar code label through the hole in the retail box. I got this at Circuit City and I supposedly have until sometime in the first week of January to return it to them. The box is still sealed (it's a Xmas present for my kids). If I take it back to try to exchange it for a Jasper unit what excuse do I use? Do I just come out and tell them I want a "Jasper"?

Has anyone else tried to exchange a recently purchased 360 for a confirmed Jasper unit? I'd be interested in hearing about your experience.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 17th 2008 6:01PM]

I have a Jasper too and your point is confirmed, whitelightnin92.
MFG date: 2008-10-27
Lot #0844X
150W Power supply

That alone tells you its quite variable.