Xbox 360:Getting Started

This page describes the various Xbox 360 models and what hacks will work with each one.

Xbox 360 ("phat")


Use the to determine what kind of motherboard you have.

If you just want to flash your drive, you can flash any phat model and dashboard version following this guide.

If you want full system access, see the recommended exploit chart to determine the best hack for your model.

Xbox 360 Slim


Use the to determine what kind of motherboard you have. Note the wattage (W) and amperage (A) ratings for each model, and compare it with the one on the back of the console above the barcode.

Early slims with a glossy case came with a Trinity board, but ones that came with a 4GB memory unit daughter board came with a matte case. Later on, Trinity consoles that shipped with hard drives were also switched to a matte case. Corona/Waitsburg consoles were always matte.

If you just want to flash your drive, you can do so by following this guide.

If you want full system access, see the recommended exploit chart to determine the best hack for your model.

Xbox 360 E


Winchester boards can be differentiated from a Corona board by looking through the side vent with a flashlight or by looking at the XCGPU and seeing if it is a Corona Stingray or Winchester. Winchester motherboards also have less components on them.


 * A Winchester board is not exploitable in any way. This includes RGH/JTAG, drive flashing, and ODEs.

If you just want to flash your drive, you can do so by following this guide.

If you want full system access, see the recommended exploit chart to determine the best hack for your model.