Jasper Xbox 360 Pro acquired: the photograph is proof

So yeah, finding an Xbox 360 Jasper in Arcade form isn't all that difficult these days, but we certainly haven't seen a glut of Pro models shipping out with the supposedly cooler, smoother and altogether more melancholy Jasper hardware within. A lucky soul over at PDAToday has acquired one such unit, and while he may just be incredibly fortunate, we'd say it's about time you to-be Pro owners start looking out for a few telltale signs. As you can see in the closeups in the read link, there here FDOU team Pro -- which was ordered from Amazon on December 22nd -- boasts a 12.1 amp rating and the unmistakable Jasper power port. Of note, it did come bundled with a Falcon revision (175-watt) power supply just like Ben Heck's Jasper Arcade, though we suspect Microsoft is just clearing out excess inventory given that the older PSU won't damage the Jasper machines. Any others out there run into any holiday luck? Let us know!

[Thanks, Bill]

[michas_pi @ Dec 29th 2008 2:37AM]

Sounds like it's almost time for me to finally purchase an Xbox 360.

[Hotrod @ Dec 29th 2008 2:39AM]

Ditto.

[Taylor @ Dec 29th 2008 4:54AM]

My question is, it might be cooler, but does that mean the already rather loud fans will be even louder?

[ggg @ Dec 29th 2008 7:31AM]

Pretty shambolic when you have to search for a Xbox360 that works. Aren't you Americans ashamed at producing such trash?

[Tarnation @ Dec 29th 2008 8:08AM]

@999 Americans??? This damn thing is made China.

[ddd @ Dec 29th 2008 8:54AM]

360's problems are all design related. Dumbass/cheapskate Americans designed it.

[Dave @ Dec 29th 2008 8:58AM]

I purchased my XBOX 360 Pro w/Jasper at Best Buy in the Milwaukee area back on December 12th. It apears this article is OLD news as this has already been well documented.

[Agent .25i @ Dec 29th 2008 9:14AM]

LoL ggg you EuroDouche. I'm not even American, but I'll enjoy posting on your ignorance.

[Agent .25i @ Dec 29th 2008 9:17AM]

LoL ggg you EuroDouche. I'm not even American, but I'll enjoy posting on your ignorance.

[High ranks made me sterile :( @ Dec 29th 2008 9:27AM]

@ggg:

Short answer: No.

Long answer: No. Shame would require us to move away from the apathy we feel towards most things. So we'll continue to build, produce, grow, eat, drive, buy, sell, gift, re-gift, wear, use, and love our various trash, all while trashING other countries and their trash that we deem inferior.

And when our trash verb-ing processes fail, we'll get paid to continue to fail. It's an inexplicable cycle that has held strong for a long long time. God bless our trash.

[High ranks made me sterile :( @ Dec 29th 2008 9:30AM]

Oh, I see. Changing your name to various three consonant combos allows you to appear incognito.

Don't use "kkk" next. Us Americans have a stigma with that combo. It's back from a time when the white trash used to persecute others they saw as black trash. It's a long storied history of trash, dating back to when King George installed a "trash tax" and we pwned u nubs lolol

[Mark @ Dec 30th 2008 1:54AM]

I just wish any Jaspers, be they Arcade or Pro would become available in Canada.

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[paul @ Dec 29th 2008 2:45AM]

thats odd. the xbox i received for christmas has a 175W power supply. jasper?

[zomg0t @ Dec 29th 2008 3:03AM]

As the article states, 175W may be Falcon or Jasper. Check the current to determine whether or not it is Jasper.

[SonicEarth @ Dec 29th 2008 3:12AM]

What makes Jasper better?

[Arkenklo @ Dec 29th 2008 4:48AM]

It's more reliable (or less un-reliable) and draws less power. That's about it.

[STINK @ Dec 29th 2008 8:06AM]

Less RROD-able? Of course we won't really know this for 6-12 months from now, so I'll just vaguely say it's "more better".

[xValentine @ Dec 29th 2008 8:13AM]

@Arkenklo

It's not really proven to be THAT reliable yet.

[Down @ Dec 29th 2008 10:13AM]

@STINK

It's just 'better' (without the 'more').

[STINK @ Dec 29th 2008 10:24AM]

@ Down

It's a JOKE, mastermind.

[Arkenklo @ Dec 29th 2008 11:35AM]

Well, it does generate less heat, wich causes less flex on the mobo, so yes, more reliable.

Trivia: The most common cause of rrod are the motherboard flexing away from the gpu (or cpu, dunno).

[meowkat @ Dec 29th 2008 3:22AM]

for the xbox holdouts, if you've waited this long to buy a 360, why not just wait until the 55nm or 45nm chip comes out?

[Arkenklo @ Dec 29th 2008 4:33AM]

Why not wait for Xbox 3?

[Danny @ Dec 29th 2008 8:16AM]

Yeah. Because. That's coming out soon.

[Akshat @ Dec 29th 2008 1:07PM]

Here in my country (India) they are STILL selling the wired 'core' version... for 16,000 INR (~399$)
How long must i wait.. :(
Forever i guess

[Rob @ Dec 29th 2008 3:29AM]

My machine ordered from Dell sometime around 12/18 had a Jasper in it. Xbox 360 Pro Holiday bundle. I was surprised as most people said it wasn't available. Lot number was 0842x

[kozwiz @ Dec 29th 2008 3:39AM]

but do these have any flash memory on the mainboard in addition to the hard drive?

[SuigintouLain @ Dec 29th 2008 5:58AM]

nope

[niteshade @ Dec 29th 2008 3:53AM]

Nope - and I bought two.

[Mystic Alpaca @ Dec 29th 2008 3:54AM]

There was no extra memory storage that appeared. Updated pics on website.

--Bill

[Jonathan @ Dec 29th 2008 4:01AM]

i saw quite a few jasper 360's at my local circuit city, i'm getting one this week since ive had mine from when it was first launched and i have gotten 2 RROD already.

[therpham @ Dec 29th 2008 4:03AM]

Mine just red ringed and I'm really hoping they don't bother fixing it and just send me a shiny new one, but I doubt that will actually happen.

[JohnZ27 @ Dec 29th 2008 5:24AM]

Finnaly best buy pays off! I purchased a xbox 360 from best buy in Illinois and just now found out it was a jasper. I'm so excited now. Thanks engadget you guys rule.

John Z

[Mikes cool @ Dec 29th 2008 10:11AM]

What did engadget do?

[AlDeezy @ Dec 29th 2008 5:25AM]

I bought the halo edition xbox last year, and it's pleasantly loud which assures me that it's working, and so does the wonderful sound of the disk spinning. just lovely.

[simoo @ Dec 29th 2008 5:31AM]

Does anyone in Australia know if these have flooded on to our shores yet? I will grab one as soon as I know I get get a Jasper unit.

[SuigintouLain @ Dec 29th 2008 5:52AM]

I bought a Falcon Pro on Friday, but had to return it because the graphics would artifact like crazy if it was left on for more that a few hours. I got home and lo and behold a nice shiny Jasper Pro! 12,1A on the rear and in the case it had a 175W power supply.

[Ixon @ Dec 29th 2008 6:57AM]

I'd buy another one just for the fun, but I'm not into those proprietary-overpriced accessories anymore.

Any idea if these Jaspers hit Canada yet?

[Matt @ Dec 29th 2008 7:07AM]

I purchased an Xbox Pro like December 14th and it was Jasper didn't think it was a big deal lol

[AnowarulKabir @ Dec 29th 2008 7:25AM]

guys, it's called the gtx 280

[michas_pi @ Dec 29th 2008 7:44PM]

Sure, if you wish to heat your home faster.

[bill cant fart @ Dec 29th 2008 7:34AM]

I don't believe it, the picture's not blurry!

[Jeremiah Zachary Hoffman @ Dec 29th 2008 11:31AM]

best comment and avatar of the whole comment system. if i had the authority i would award you 3 internets.

[Jeremiah Zachary Hoffman @ Dec 29th 2008 11:33AM]

best comment and avatar of the whole comment system. if i had the authority i would award you 3 internets.

[Danny @ Dec 29th 2008 8:14AM]

I believe I have one (UK) though I will have to check.