Odd Xbox with no mfg date

I picked this up at a thrift store yesterday. I know what the bottom of the average Xbox looks like.

this one looks different- there is a deliberate cut out where the warranty seal would be and no mfg date.

Here are some pictures.





I didn't see anything special about the inside

 

Kiosk unit?

 

Got any Pics of the MoBo?

 

Yep, but I didn't notice any differences. There is some writing by the processor- but if memory serves me right hat was common.

 

It's a v1 and the number on the front is in hex. Beyond that I couldn't tell you what it is though it lacks any labels indicating it's a prototype - at least the type of prototype sitting next to my leg or anything I've seen of what Borman has posted online.

The label almost makes it look like a Chinese bootleg but it clearly isn't.

You're in good company though:
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=275578
http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=322105

Looks like it was something Microsoft affixed during manufacturing and slapped another label over later. For whatever reason yours is missing the final labels.

 

So it's basically just a first gen Xbox. Well, it was interesting at the least. I will probably end up using it for parts as it is loud and obnoxious like most first gens that have seen use.

 

Looks like it yeh. I'd swap the thermal paste on it for kicks and to reduce temps.

 

Most v1.0 systems have labels stuck over another label with the MFG date... Not sure if it has the same information on it though..

 

MOST XBOX consoles I serviced had that "Tracking Label" on it. That's equivalent to the current gen sticker on the motherboard.

The purpose is identify that physical unit in a way it can be separated from the Serial Number as the Serial Number is used as one of the DRM measures on the system. So if MS were to replace the console they could issue the specific S/N to another chassis and return it to the customer with all data restored. Similar to how Nintendo handles transfers of contents through consoles when you send your console in for repairs and it has purchased contents in it.

 

The hex number on the front is the system's MAC address. 00:50:F2 is registered to Microsoft.

It's a retail system, though - the MCPX X3 is the MCPX chip with the hidden 512-byte boot ROM used on retail units. Also, only 64 MB of RAM.

 

Posible these where from the first (few) production runs, tested and the most that where Ok where relabeld and sold? (last step into retail?)

 

ALL retail XBOX consoles had that sticker... Look it has a hole for the screw. The one that is glued on top of it has no hole. They peel the top sticker when they had to open it and would re-apply it fresh after finishing servicing the unit. It's what it says it is, an tracking barcode to identify that chassis regardless of what serial number is assigned to it.

 

I really liked the v1.0 and v1.1 caddies, they held the cables in unlike than the new caddies.

 

So all first gen 1.0 Usa xbox has this ? (other do not or do they? European Xboxes dont have a sticker under the normal "serial" and "Date" one (or at least my 1.4 and 1.6 doesn't))
So its a step in the production of an xbox, and when they put a serial on top of it, and programmed the "bios" and HDDkey , they actualy then have an Xbox.
before that its a tracking number. and for maintenance (and that story about transferring serials from xbox to xbox (and its keys))

right? Thx Oliveira for your answer.

 

It was just the v1.0 - v1.1 code.

 

Maybe an good explanation is the fact that the two consoles I have here are 1.0 and 1.1 respectively and both do have these ... hehe

 

Haha, same here man!

 

Aw, now I understand, versions 1.0 and 1.1 has a tracking label applied.
Small part of the manufacturing and maintenance process I understand.
So somewhere in a facility like this is where the put a label over it. (properly also a few years earlier on another continent)
http://andy.saturn9.ws/Photo Albums/Xbox Manufacturing Facility/

 

Thanks for that site, interesting

 

@Hexicgon I hoped most xbox fans knew, there is also a Video showing 360 manufacturing and some pictures.
im trying to collect lots of info and images, and also it sources for some wiki. if its on AG or my own, dont care ill collect whatever info I can find.

Mexico (1 image)
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011029/login/lens.htm