Rumours are abound about a red Xbox 360 console, initially thought to be tied in to a special limited edition Resident Evil 5 bundle. Then, a few days ago, a “Toys ‘R’ Us” employee snapped a photo of a Red Elite Xbox 360 listing from his store’s database.
Today, perhaps the first very real proof of a red Xbox 360 console has surfaced, hidden away in a press release announcing Microsoft’s latest Xbox promotion. A free copy of Halo Wars is to be given away with every Xbox 360 sold during the promotional period of 26 February 2009 – 26 March 2009.
While this could be a mistake of epic proportions, it is more likely that this information has slipped through inadvertantly prior to an official announcement for a new red console.
EB Games stores contacted today believe that they are due to have a limited edition red Elite console releasing alongside Resident Evil 5 on Friday 13 March, with a tentative price of $592 including 2 games – Resident Evil 5 and Gears of War 2. EB Games is a division of US games retailing-giant GameStop.
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Very clever Microsoft…..very clever but i see right through your little plan.
It’s not the colour that makes it apparant…..it’s the SHADE of red they used. it’s a fairly dark shade of red, which can mean only one thing………..Microsoft are using this new colour to try and “Mask” the RROD problems their console suffers from. They’re hoping that when the inevitable happnes and this console overheats and implodes, the 3 red lights will simply blend into the colour of the console and therefore the user will not know what the problem is. The user will get a replacement as per the warranty, however as they don’t know what caused the malfunction it won’t go down as another RROD victim. That way Microsoft can artificially lower the percentage of consoles affected by the RROD malfunction.
I mean…..why else would they choose this particular colour for their console? :P
^ yawn
Oh, you copied my name? Real original, seems you have something in common with Microsoft, LOl.
^ Except that I’m sure most people will notice the lack of green lights =p
Anyway, I’m getting it. Already have the black Elite, so it’ll save the arguments when my fiance and I want to play different games. Also, more multi-player Halo.
one more sleep :)
Hey, where can I buy this pack in Auckland, New Zealand? I can’t seem to find it anywhere!
It was a limited edition and sold out pretty quickly. The rumour was about 600 available nationwide I think? I don’t think they are available any more sorry! Try Trademe for a used one if you are desperate.
Yeah, last time I talked to MS about it they said it sold out really quick
Great website, well researched and well written, thanks for sharing.
It looks hot dude, I would definitely buy it but unfortunately i can’t find it anywhere.
Personally i dont like it, i see it as too harsh on the eyes and red is quite a menacing colour in my opinion. This seems like a last dash to get some new consoles on to market, each time the PS3 do it, they make it smaller, with the xbox 360… they change its colour lol ? :)
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