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Codenames

This page contains a list of known internal codenames for hardware, software, accesories, or other components of the Xbox one.

Codename Product / App Name Category Description or Comments
Arden/Sparkman Codename(s)? for the Xbox Series S/X secure AMD enclave Hardware N/A
Keystone A cancelled Xbox Streaming platform / hardware device Hardware N/A
Cordova Codename for one of the Xbox One ODD hardware revisions Hardware N/A
Lancaster Codename for one of the Xbox One ODD hardware revisions Hardware N/A
Monterey Codename for one of the Xbox One ODD hardware revisions Hardware N/A
Argos Codename for the Zebra prototype controller hardware Hardware N/A
Geneva Presumably, codename for some uncertain controller prototype hardware Hardware N/A
Nui / nuisensor Kinect Hardware Internal name for Kinect, still used in official APIs and drivers
Petra Presumably, a codename of an earlier Kinect prototype hardware version Hardware N/A
Nazca Presumably, a codename of an earlier Kinect prototype hardware version Hardware N/A
Ameri Presumably, a codename of an earlier Kinect prototype hardware version Hardware N/A
Durango Codename for the retail Xbox One PHAT day One mainboard revision Hardware NOTE: Durango was also used during 2012-2013 to refer to Xbox One alpha prorotypes. However nowadays the name is mostly used to refer to the day one console hardware version.
Graybull Codename for the retail Xbox One PHAT day One mainboard revision Hardware refers to the same retail board as Durango
Silverton Codename for a retail Xbox One PHAT mainboard revision Hardware N/A
Edmonton Codename for the retail Xbox One S mainboard revision Hardware N/A
Kingston Codename for the retail Xbox One S mainboard revision - presumably same as edmonton Hardware Leaked schematics presumably refer to the Xbox One S as Kingston Retail
Carmel Codename for some mainboard revision - needs verification wether this is an Xbox One S flavour or is it Xbox One PHAT / Xbox One X! Hardware N/A
Cactus Codename for the retail Xbox One X mainboard Hardware The PCBs sometimes include the Cactus text
Scorpio Codename for the retail Xbox One X mainboard Hardware Used interchangeably with Cactus
Zurich Xbox One Digital Tv Tuner Adapter Hardware N/A
Brittlebush XDK Transfer Device Hardware N/A
Zephyrus Internal and API name of the Xbox Adaptive Controller Hardware Some prototype appeared online for sale in late 2023
Merlin Series X/S Controller Hardware Xbox Accessories App Image Names
Troy Elite (Generation One) Controller Hardware Xbox Accessories App Image Names
Delphi Elite (Generation Two) Controller Hardware Xbox Accessories App Image Names
Crete Xbox One Controller Revision (BT + 3.5mm) Hardware Xbox Accessories App Image Names
Merlin Series X/S Controller Hardware Xbox Accessories App Image Names
Norland Xbox Stereo Headset (Generation One) Hardware Xbox Accessories App Image Names
Parkview Xbox Stereo Headset (Generation Two) Hardware Xbox Accessories App Image Names
Orren Unknown controller hardware Hardware Found here
Xiphos Codename for the GIP (Gamepad Input Provider) service in SystemOS Software N/A
Authors: tuxuser