Xbox 360 Slim: Microsoft Finally Solves the RRoD
It has emerged that Microsoft has finally solved its long running RRoD problem in the new Xbox 360 Slim, in true Microsoft style – by removing the red light from the design completely.
The specification reveals the modest reduction in size the unit enjoys, as well as the removal of a certain red LED:
Whether this was done deliberately to terminate the RRoD for PR purposes or just to save a few cents on the unit cost is unclear, as is whether the Green Ring of Death will simply replace the Red.