Changes in Xbox 360 Labels

When you buy a new Xbox 360 the serial number sticker also shows the manufacture date. It is labeled as MFR Date. A repaired/refurbished console would have the same sticker except next to MFR Date, the date shown would actually be the date that it was repaired.

This is the console I just received from the Tennessee repair center.



If you look closely at the power requirement sticker, you will notice this unit requires 16.5A on the 12V Rail which would indicate that this is an older unit.



They have now started using stickers that say Service Date to clearly indicate if the console has been in for repair.



I think this a good thing because it reduces the chances of someone trying to scam people and sell refurbs as new.