The one on the right is the Xbox 360 E. It is a redesign of the 360 S to make it look a bit more like the Xbox One. However, they dropped the optical out, the AV port (for Component video) and a USB port. There's no real advantage to this model as far as I can see. (The linked CNet review says the pros are it's "slightly quieter")

McLain, Alex (2005-10-31). "Xbox 360 High Def Details". Microsoft Corporation. Archived from the original on April 24, 2007 . Retrieved 2006-10-03.It seems clear that for almost any way you could judge the three, the Xbox 360 S is the winner. The only advantages the E has is similarity in design to the Xbox One, and perhaps a slight noise difference. The "classic" 360 is probably cheaper, but buying one used is slightly risky. The Xbox 360 also features wireless connectivity of accessories via a proprietary 2.4GHz radio system. This is mainly used to connect the official wireless controllers, but is also used for other devices such as the wireless racing wheel and wireless headsets. With the exception of some rhythm game controllers, and the Fanatec CSR wheel, this wireless connectivity is limited to first-party Microsoft accessories. The console can connect to Xbox Live over the Internet through a variety of networking interfaces. Install: Run Xbox 360 Controller Emulator as an Administrator ► Options tab ► HID Guardian tab ► HID Guardian Install button. NOTE: I have been playing games since '91, so I grew up with as the gaming industry grew up. Therefore, I can accept games which do not sport amazing (by today standard) graphics.

Burg, Dustin (2007-04-23). "Save some cash, use your own 120GB HDD". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 2015-01-28 . Retrieved 2012-09-19. The x360ce.exe application version 3.x is just a GUI for editing x360ce.ini and testing your controller. The x360ce.exe ( 3.x) application can be closed before launching the game. The game doesn't need it and it uses your computer's resources. Microsoft debuted the E console saying it would run quieter and cooler. During my few weeks with it I did notice those two things to be true, but nowhere near the dramatic improvement going from a "classic" white 360 (the 2005 version) to the 360 S (2010 version). If temperature and noise are your two biggest reasons for seeking an upgrade, allow me to talk you out of it.

Key specs

Overview: The real reason to consider the Xbox 360 Elite over the S or the E models –other than nostalgia –is reliability. However, this somewhat of a double-edged sword as some Elite consoles are actually less reliable than the S and E models. At the end of the day, console reliability within the Elite comes down to motherboard inside of the Xbox 360. Close x360ce Application, run game. Only one controller, mapped to PAD1, may work correctly in some games. Try to: Gears 3 LCE Console and Controller Announced". Microsoft. June 7, 2011 . Retrieved June 20, 2011. [ dead link]

After daily usage for several months, I thought I'd share my thoughts on this console model, since it seems there are still enough people asking currently if it's still worth buying one in 2022. The console is slightly smaller than its predecessor the Xbox 360 S. The Xbox 360 E has also been completely redesigned on the outside to match its successor, the Xbox One. How to connect an Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adaptor". Xbox. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015 . Retrieved August 19, 2021. Bottom Line: If reliability is really your only concern, then grab an Xbox 360 Elite console with a Jasper motherboard. That being said, both the Xbox 360 S and E models are also pretty solid in the reliability department, but Elite owners are missing out on some key features that came with the later consoles. Xbox 360 S Xbox 360 Elite vs S vs E: What Are The Differences? 6 If you have more questions about installation or configuration, please go to NGEmu X360CE Forum or search for solution on Google and YouTube.

Cole, Vladimir (2005-12-06). "Xbox 360 power supply dunked in water to prove it's damned big". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 2006-03-16 . Retrieved 2006-10-03. New: Warning panel which detects some problems and recommends solutions (wrong platform, missing runtime, etc.). Close x360ce Application, run game. To use more than one controller in game, you may need to combine them. Try to: Motherboard redesign used in the Xbox 360 S. Combined CPU/GPU into XCGPU. Some versions had a 4GB daughterboard. For example: In "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands" you have to set OPTIONS > CONTROLLER > ENABLE CONTROLLER: ONLY GAMEPADS

Also, the E sees a return to tactile buttons rather than the touch-sensitive Power and Eject buttons on the S models. Microsoft made some presumable cost-saving maneuvers with the E by removing the optical audio-out and one of the USB ports from the S model as well. Brown, Jeffrey (2005-12-06). "Application-customized CPU design: The Microsoft Xbox 360 CPU Story". IBM. Archived from the original on 2006-09-22 . Retrieved 2006-09-30. During the announcement, Microsoft revealed that the new model of the Xbox 360 would be smaller, sleeker, and quieter than the older S model.

IMPORTANT Notes

a b Shimpi, Anand Lal (2008-12-10). "Jasper is here: A look at the new Xbox 360". AnandTech. Archived from the original on 2018-12-22 . Retrieved 2018-01-15. Miller, Jonathan (2005-12-05). "Xbox 360: Glitch In The System?". IGN. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13 . Retrieved 2007-01-03. How To Tell It Apart From The Other Models: The Xbox 360 E features a two-tone finish with one half of the console being matte and the other half glossy. Essentially, it looks more like the initial Xbox One console that ultimately replaced the 360 line. It is slightly smaller than the S, but we are talking about millimeters here.