jrsteeve
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Keep coming across these on ebay as i'm upgrading whilst my arcade is with RROD people. Are they worth picking up over the the older ones? Not been released over here yet though apparently.
ta for opinions 
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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Jasper?
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oceansoul
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What are they?
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Brett
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“Jasper” is the codename for the latest version of the XBox 360 with a 65-nanometer(nm) CPU (Central Processing Unit – AKA The Brain) and a 65-nm GPU (Graphics Processing Unit – AKA The Video Chip) on a redesigned motherboard. The Jasper’s smaller 65-nm GPU will consume less power and run cooler compared to the previous XBox 360 “Falcon” model with a 90-nm GPU. This is the reason why knowledgeable gamers prefer a XBox 360 Jasper model instead of the older Falcon model. The earlier XBox 360 models “Xenon” and “Zephyr” that comes with a 90-nm CPU and a 90-nm GPU are more susceptible to overheating compared to the “Falcon” and “Jasper” models of the XBox 360. Overheating is one of the causes of the dreaded Red Ring of Death (RROD) on the XBox 360.
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Kurt
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Are they not going to be NTSC instead of pal though?
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by Kurt
Are they not going to be NTSC instead of pal though?
Jasper not Japan 
It's just the latest version of the XBox, most stores should have them in by now although obviously you can't ask them to open the box and check (but i think you can check by serial numbers).
Worth getting one though....
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FruitBooTeR
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After my recent troubles I bought an elite yesterday and the difference in quietness from my 1st gen 360 is amazing! The black controller feels lighter too.
Love it...
Gonna purchase a HDMI cable now 
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Kurt
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it was the not released over here bit that threw me off.. i had a look on ebay but i wasnt much clearer
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oceansoul
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So how tell them appart? I never knew any of this jasper, falcon, zeypher lark lol thought an xbox was an xbox lol
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Dom
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To identify -
http://exophase.com/xbox360/how-to-spot-a-jasper-xbox-360-9366.htm
http://joeygadget.com/2009/02/22/one-minute-review-jasper-xbox-360/
http://forums.xbox.com/24344540/ShowPost.aspx
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philrussell81
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mines a jasper
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Adam_B
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Ah that must be why the power socket is different on my mates elite. Took my console over to his thinking i could just use his cables and the power lead was different.
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ChrisBoom
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Ill be buying an elite soon meethinks, 20gb HDD isnt enough now, had my 360 near 4 years now i think 
Bought a new TV last night too, 22" LG with HDMI, so shall have to invest in a cable.
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Kurt
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i was tempted to upgrade to an elite but i wouldnt be able to shift my mk1 xbox 360 so i settled on an 120gb hd and transfer cable from ebay
[Edited on 05-01-2010 by Kurt]
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*JonnyG*
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I've got jasper too. 
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FruitBooTeR
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Mine says 12.1 on the back so must be the newer ones then
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Marc
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Mine was made in April 09 but I forgot to check the back when I unpackaged it.
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moka
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When were the jasper ones released then?
[Edited on 06-01-2010 by moka]
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