Microsoft Announces Exclusive Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil LE Console

[Cortexian]

Microsoft Announces Exclusive Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition Console
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In celebration of the landmark “Resident Evil” franchise coming to Xbox 360 for the first time, Microsoft unveiled today an Xbox 360® Resident Evil Limited Edition Console Bundle. Available the same day “Resident Evil 5” ships to store shelves, Friday, March 13, Xbox 360 fans will be able to pick up the bundle featuring an exclusive red Xbox 360.

Fans will enjoy the same premium Xbox 360 Elite experience at an even greater value with a copy of “Resident Evil 5,” matching Limited Edition red Wireless Controller, black Xbox 360 Headset, a 120 GB Hard Drive, exclusive premium “Resident Evil 5” theme (download via Xbox LIVE) and much more all included for the price of $399 (ERP). Supplies are very limited, so “Resident Evil” fans will want to pre-order theirs today.

With the release of “Resident Evil 5” and the special edition red console, the game has found a new home on Xbox 360. The new two-player cooperative experience in “Resident Evil 5” is a perfect fit for Xbox LIVE.* With 17 million members and growing, Xbox LIVE connects “Resident Evil” fans and their new red Xbox 360 consoles to their friends on the couch or across the globe. To further provide a taste of the full entertainment experience available on Xbox LIVE, fans will also receive a bonus card to download the hit Xbox LIVE Arcade title from Capcom, “Super Street Fighter® ll Turbo HD Remix.”

*Xbox LIVE Gold Membership required


I don't know about you guys, but I tihnk it looks pretty neat!
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/03/2009-03-01redxbox.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/01/red-xbox-360-resident-evil-limited-edition-spotted-in-the-wild/)

It's not new new news, but some people may not know!

[NuggetWarmer]

Been on sale for a few weeks down at my local gamestop. Pretty cool, but just a gimmick, like the Halo 360.

[Limited]

Uh, looks more like pink to me. Does it have any emblems (Like Halo 3 one did) or is it litterally just a colour change?

[Evil_Monkey]

I think it looks ok but like NuggetWarmer said, its just a gimmick. Its still just a regular 360 elite under the case.

[Heathen]

I still think its very badass.

[Sel]

I think it looks like they dipped everything in strawberry juice :S

[ThePlague]

I like how the box looks damaged.

[MetKiller Joe]

I like how the box looks damaged.

I wish the X360 case looked damaged. Some decals at least.

It is painted red. A 15 year old at X-S could do that in a week.

[Sever]

If the console is the same color red as the current red controllers, which there is no reason or evidence for it to no be, then rest assured that it is quite red.

Still, gimmick.

[Cortexian]

I think it looks ok but like NuggetWarmer said, its just a gimmick. Its still just a regular 360 elite under the case.
Yes, a regular Xbox 360 Elite... With a Jasper motherboard... Not that that really matters.

[flibitijibibo]

Hey, now the ring lights can match the rest of the console! :D

But uh, yeah. Very poorly done gimmick. Not even a graphic related to RE? Seriously?

[BobtheGreatII]

Hey, now the ring lights can match the rest of the console! :D

LoL

[Varmint260]

Hey, now the ring lights can match the rest of the console!

Dang... I was thinking the same thing. But it still looks cool, anyhow. I'm sure there are lots of people who will buy it.

[PlasbianX]

My friend made a custom Resident Evil 5 case for his elite in class today. Put the Umbrella logo on the side of his xbox, then covered it in fake blood and hand prints. Actually looks pretty sick. Ill get pics monday.

[Alex]

I wish the X360 case looked damaged. Some decals at least.

It is painted red. A 15 year old at X-S could do that in a week.
Yeah, but will the warranty still be there?

[Bodzilla]

GROD?

[Hotrod]

GROD?
Oh no...I have to send in my 360 now...

Even though it's a simple color change, I still find that the red 360 looks awesome. I mean, sure, the Halo 3 360 was much more interesting, but hey, not every game can have an awesome console.

[ThePlague]

Oh no...I have to send in my 360 now...

Even though it's a simple color change, I still find that the red 360 looks awesome. I mean, sure, the Halo 3 360 was much more interesting, but hey, not every game can have an awesome console.
IMO the Halo 3 360 looked nasty. It was like someone vomited on it, than spray painted some orange on things to try and make it less basic. It was a dumb color choice for a console.

[Cortexian]

IMO the Halo 3 360 looked nasty. It was like someone vomited on it, than spray painted some orange on things to try and make it less basic. It was a dumb color choice for a console.
This.

They should have actually made it LOOK like part of the Masterchief's gear, a grungy battle-damaged look.

[Hotrod]

I dunno, I actually did like the Halo 3 console... Though I must agree with you, it would have been so much nicer if they actually made it look like a part of his gear, battle-damaged and all.

[TeeKup]

Fuck you Halo 3 console haters.

it had cool UNSC inscriptions on it n stuff.
http://regmedia.co.uk/2007/07/11/xbox360_halo.jpg

Now this is one I really don't like.
http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/03/29/halo3xbox.jpg

[LinkandKvel]

The halo 3 console would look better if the color scheme wasn't so horrid. green and orange?........bleh

[TeeKup]

I'm sorry you must be color blind. That's clearly gold.

[Warsaw]

That's clearly copper :downs:.

I don't mind it. I always thought a Halo console should be cooler colours though, since the logos are blue. It would have been nice if the Halo 3 XBOX 360 were Covenant themed instead of UNSC, as the previous Halo Edition console was green already.

[LinkandKvel]

I'm sorry you must be color blind. That's clearly gold.
um........no. Gold doesn't have a red tint to it.

[Cortexian]

Got some pics of the LE editions as they arrived at work today... I'll post em later, and it looks like they have Jasper motherboards.

[BobtheGreatII]

Fuck you Halo 3 console haters.

it had cool UNSC inscriptions on it n stuff.
http://regmedia.co.uk/2007/07/11/xbox360_halo.jpg



My only complaint is the Halo 3 log on it and the HALO 3 on teh side. Other than that I like it. Looks cool. Still like my black Elite though...

[Mr Buckshot]

Got some pics of the LE editions as they arrived at work today... I'll post em later, and it looks like they have Jasper motherboards.

lol yeah I think all 360s manufactured after August 08 use the Jasper motherboards. My new-Arcade-using-old-hard-drive definitely has one.

All I see from the first few pics in this thread is pure red...not my type. There should be a bloody print on it or something that actually makes it look creepy.

[Warsaw]

AKA, they put almost no effort at all into this Limited Edition console...

[PlasbianX]

My friend made a custom Resident Evil 5 case for his elite in class today. Put the Umbrella logo on the side of his xbox, then covered it in fake blood and hand prints. Actually looks pretty sick. Ill get pics monday.

Sorry for the bump but just remembered this and here it is:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/plasbianx/0326091347.jpg

[Mr Buckshot]

Holy cow, awesome.

[LinkandKvel]

looks too generic though

[Joshflighter]

Microsoft should create an xbox 360 colored dark red, and call it, "Red Ring of Death 360- Exclusive"