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was positioned as the "premium" version of the hardware. Its most notable technical upgrade was a 120GB hard drive—at the time, a massive increase from the standard 20GB—and the inclusion of an HDMI port, which allowed for better high-definition output on modern televisions. The "Slim" Revolution

replaced the bulky original design with a smaller, more angular frame. The high-end 250GB model originally featured a glossy black finish, while the budget 4GB version used a matte black casing. This iteration was critical because it largely solved the overheating issues—infamously known as the "Red Ring of Death"—that had plagued earlier white models. Final Refinement: The Xbox 360 E The final major hardware version, the Xbox 360 E Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Black Xbox 360

In 2010, the black aesthetic became the new standard with the release of the (often called the " "). Revealed on June 14, 2010 was positioned as the "premium" version of the hardware

The Evolution of the "Black" Xbox 360: From Elite to Standard When Microsoft first launched the Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The high-end 250GB model originally featured a glossy