The newest Xbox, though, will not have the RROD. Previous models of Xbox 360 were plagued by the Red Ring of Death (RROD), a collection of overheating issues that were diagnosed by three red lights around the power button on the console. Even with a completely new outer case and new features, the 360 S is an upgrade to the existing Xbox 360, rather than an entirely new console. While users and enthusiasts refer to this model as the Xbox 360 S or Xbox 360 Slim, Microsoft simply markets it as the Xbox 360. The new layout of the processors, along with a new heat sink and fan design, suggest that Microsoft has finally solved the infamous Red Ring of Death. The CPU and GPU are both smaller, use less power, and are placed on the same die on the board. Smaller, lighter, and quieter than any previous model of the Xbox, the S comes standard with a 250 GB HDD, built-in Wi-Fi, and five USB 2.0 ports.Ī long-awaited Xbox 360 upgrade found in the 360 S is the Valhalla motherboard. Released June 14, 2010, in North America, the 360 S brings some serious hardware upgrades to the table.