How to recognize Xbox 360 FALCON

There is two major kind of Xbox 360 in the market, the old one (zephyr) and the new one (FALCON). One of the differences between this two xbox 360 is its manufacturing process. FALCON use 65nm technology and zephyr use "old" 90 nm technology. Of course you will prefer FALCON rather than zephyr and before you buy xbox 360 you must sure that you buy the FALCON one.
1.Check the "LOT number"
LOT number usually placed in xbox 360 box (as a sticker). Lot number bigger than 734 mean this xbox 360 is FALCON and not the old model
2.Check Manufacture date (MFR Date)
Xbox 360 FALCON is the new type, so latest MFR date will guaranties you buy xbox 360 FALCON
3.Check TEAM: FDOU
In North America, "TEAM: FDOU usually appear in xbox 360 FALCON (one sticker with LOT number") so there is probabilities this "TEAM: FDOU" also appear in xbox 360 FALCON sold in Asia Region
4. Check bundle game xbox 360
Usually xbox 360 comes with bundle of games. Game HALO3, Forza 2 and Marvel Ultimate comes with xbox 360 FALCON, but check LOT number to make it sure

LOT number and TEAM FDOU

All four steps are to recognized xbox 360 FALCON without opening its box. When you sure this xbox 360 is FALCON model, you can open its box and check again for several differences between FALCON and zephyr. We will explain it later

Source: gamestation-magazine.com