Paris Hilton's new toy: an Xbox 360

by Alan Rose { Nov 18th 2005 at 3:30PM }

As it turns out, Hollywood's star-studded Xbox 360 kick-off party was more than just an opportunity for a couple of meaningless B-list celebs to announce their even more meaningless engagement. It was an opportunity for hardcore gaming addict Paris Hilton to snag a new 360. OK, maybe subtract the "gaming" part from that sentence.

So what will Paris the Heiress do with her new toy? I'm sure she's aware of the 360's ability to stream all of her favorite [home] movies and phone cam pics from her Media Center PC to her 50" HDTV. And judging by the white box in that bag, she's also the proud new owner of one long and lean detachable 360 hard drive (whoa, Nelly!).

The irony of handing out 360s to self-promoting socialites
(who in all likelihood will never even open the box) in the wake of an impending launch shortage is not lost on Xbox-scene. Amen, brother.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

xafan @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Seriously, can we please start ignoring this media whore (literally?). The only reason we see her fugly face on the news is because people cover the retarded stuff she does.

Scott Beeson @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Hot.

dvdguy @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Burgess Meredith needs to rise from the dead and cut open Hilton's droopy eye.

mage @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

They should have made this some kind of charity event where they auction off 360s for children's homes and hospitals, and donate both the $$ and the console. Not that any of the 360's first games are kid-friendly.

Sicknic @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

WhoreOff! J/k
Nice to know that the celebs (whom can afford to get a 360 anyways) gets to get their xbox360's first, while all the hardcore gamers that have been hyping this thing and spreading the word still have to wait to launch (and that isn't guaranteed either).

Google Nazi @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

okay now that thing has one i don't want one... No really.

Well, I wasn't planning on having a 360 (any time soon) anyway. WHORE OFF! Indeed :P Also she isn't hot damn it! Why do some people think she is? >_>

David @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

It's good to know that Microsoft recognizes that celebrities really are better than everybody else...

I don't know who they think they're marketing to--but, as a gamer, I don't give a crap what celebrity owns or prefers which system. As a matter of fact, I think most gamers probably resent Microsoft for this move.

Mr. Handsome @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

That's Hot.

Mark Korsak @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

that pisses me off!!!!! why give these stupid celebs who will never to little use em these consoles for free, before its launched, especially when theres a so called shortage! us true gamers need them, and they should be given for free to the hardcorest of hardcore cool gamers out there, not these celebs! celebrities piss me off...

isn't it ironic? @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Oh god!
Please don't reinforce American stereotypes by using the term irony in an inappropriate way!

Timothy Dorr @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Um, you guys know they *paid* her to show up at this party. Celebrities get paid to do stuff like this all the time. They are their own brand, so having them there markets the party, and in this case, the Xbox 360 (since it's the reason for the party). They didn't just show up because they wanted to, they were all enticed with money. It's a business meeting, technically :)

spike @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

This is what's wrong with America

Chris McDowell @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

I like how they are giving away all of the free xbox's in those contests and all the free ones to the celebrities to boost the hype around and xbox 360 to increase sales for a console which you will not be able to buy because of a shortage. I love how they thought all of this through so well. I think auctioning off a few of the 360's to the celebrities was a better idea than handing them out for free.

White Rose Duelist @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

The Xbox 360 is thincker than Paris Hilton.

The original Xbox is thicker than both Hilton and Nicole Ritchie.

darko82 @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

hey "isn't it ironic", here's a def for ya:

i�ro�ny - Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs

Nothin wrong here. What school did you attend, dimwit?

M W C @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

That's it. I now know where i stand. My preorder was pushed back (I reserved in May!) I just called Game Stop and canceled my order. If I can't get one till January anyway I'll wait. I can't believe that with all the shortages people that don't even use them or want them are getting them for free.

Dave @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Who the hell is doing market research over at Microsoft? Most of us are at least 20% less likely to buy a 360 after seeing Paris with one.

Chris McDowell @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

whats wrong with the use of irony?

a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result

hey lush @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

I think this is a good thing. Celebrities will die from using the Xbox and so will the fanboys. YAY! I'm funny.

M W C @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Danny @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

I find it funny that people are upset over a couple of X360's that are given to celebrities. Where's the outrage for the thousand's of systems bought by people who are putting them up on ebay. I was recently informed by EB games that I will not be getting my preordered X360 on Nov 22. I know no celebrites are in front of me on the list. But I know for sure some of those systems are going to the highest bidder.

Reginald P @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

This is great news. There are too many nerds playing games, and not enough beautiful people. Seriously, gaming is dragged down by these so-called "hardcore gamers" who like to play "RPGs" and "Strategy" games. It remains outside the mainstream as it's still viewed as "nerdy" and "geeky". Ack! People like Paris and those gorgeous people from Laguna beach are doing you all a favour!

So, in sum, Thanks Paris! You go girl!

Michael @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

paris hilton is soo wierd looking. notify me when kate beckinsale buys one.

El Payo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Stupid marketing execs never realize when someone is played out. (pun slightly intended) And what better way to appease your legion of gamer fans than by just giving one away to a rich chick who could pay full retail. I guess they think she's an influencer. In fact, this article just influenced my stomach to throw up into my mouth a little bit.

M W C @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Jago @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

...and we care what a celebrity says b/c...???

On a side note, I just played a round of PGR3 here at work and I must that while I LOVE how the controller feels (I'm buying it for my PC as a matter of fact)...dropping $400 seems a bit much for games are either PC ports or just sequels. PGR3 (while very pretty) is not worth dropping a couple hundred bucks on (in my opinion.)

mo @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Ah! That pretty face, those sleek white curves...

Who's the slapper?

:oP

Rome @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Cancel my preorder please. This is hella gay.

Hey Michael. I agree with you. Call me when they show a 360 in the underworld:EVOLUTION trailer!

James Montagna (Mario Kart Drift Squad) @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

You know, that's a waste. They could have used that console for one of the poor people who has to do without it this holiday season because of the shortage. She's probably never gonna use it. What game will she play? Can she even figure out how to hook it up?

So far I have seen her happily pose with Nintendo consoles, Sony consoles, and now this. What a console whore.

todd @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

You gotta love these people who can afford 1,000 of those machines getting one for free and never play it. While I have to wait a year or more to be able to afford one and a few games. Instead of giving these things out to rich people why not just give them out in a contest in the rich people's names... "you won Paris Hilton's xbox 360 , congrats." Never happen with MS.

denigod @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Can I get a Louis Vuitton faceplate?

Blueman @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Nintendo had Christina Aguilera for the GameCube Launch!

check her out!!!!!

http://pcweb.mycom.co.jp/news/2002/10/25/22l.jpg

Jago @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

...and the check from Nintendo in her back pocket.

lunatech @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

I agree with #20 completely.

Andrew @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

The next time you assholes cover Paris Hilton, you get a roundhouse kick to the face.

End of story.

>:(

jordan @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Google Nazi- #6:
the thing that makes her attractive to me is the Hilton estate *drool* thats a spicy meatball

Scythe @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

She probly thinks it's a Purse until someone informed her it was something you play games on.

I'm not getting a 360 didn't plan on it but after this with that Trash Whore Holding one....All I can say is wait and you'll see MS's new Comercial with a Grainy Green Screen and Paris Hilton giving the 360 a CD-Blow Job. LOL

Jump! Everyone Jump! OMG what a Lame Lame Company. Stick to Windows MS, and make it work Better.

OTAM @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

YES!! YES!!!

You all remember my little rant about hoping they make billboards of Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson playing the 360 just to spit in the faces of the idiots who think the mainstream and casual gamers have no place in games.

Please don't disappoint me Jessica Simpson!! It's all finally coming together!

bd (formerly b) @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

She also has PS2 and a Gamecube; there are pictures on the net of her buying ps2 games, and holding a silver cube (I bet she bought the cube for tinkerbell because she thinks its cute).

OTAM, if you are reading this, be ready to spit someone of the above in the face, I know you wanna do it. Too bad that Paris Hilton is not such a casual gamer as we thought, considering she already has all the three latest consoles made by each company, so maybe you should wait till a real casual celeb holds a 360.

bd (formerly b) @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

shit, you posted first. bummer

Jago @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Jessica Simpson is not a gamer...she's too stupid to even hold the controller.

Now if Hal Sparks was shown holding a Xbox 360 I would believe it alot more since he is a total geek and a total gamer.

bigman @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Well, I guess I'm the only one who thinks she is hot. Really- I totally dig Paris Hilton. She set out to do something (become famous) and she did it.

And I think she looks hot. I love her hair.

She's hot, and she has a 360- you guys are jealous.

Paris- if you are out there reading this, just know that I love you.

OTAM @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Damn you bd for crushing my dreams.

Can I still maybe pretend that she is a casual gamer?

Ok ok,how about Puff Daddy instead?

Linday Lohan?

Jago @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Paris Hilton is a moron...just watch her show "Simple Life." I HIGHLY doubt that she was putting up a front. She is just another spoiled rich girl who wouldn't know a hard days work if it smacked her upside the head.

Mark 2000 @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

I wonder if it will fit in her vagina.

bd (formerly b) @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Yeah, lindsay lohan has shit in her brains (but she can compensate with looks I guess). So lets wait till she gets one. Yay!

Anonymous rep @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Okay, guys - is that a 360 in the bag, or is that just a 360 bag?

They gave bags like those to us several months ago - I've still got them sitting around here. (Of course, I've also got empty Xbox 360 boxes sitting around here, too, but that's also part of my job.)

Joe @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Omg this is horrible
Why Paris... WHY!?

Look she killed an animal and slung it around her neck.. That Bitch!

(who cares about the 360 this happens with every hyped electronic)

Jay @ Dec 18th 2005 10:03PM

Hehe so does anyone actually think Paris Hilton, or whoever she is, will actually play a 360 or any console at all?
A friend of mine is a writer and with his connections i've met a lot of actors in my time. some celebrities. god i hate that word though. the only actor/celeb I've seen playing a video game are 3 guys from a soap in the UK.
They all show up for the big shows but they dont play games. its all a show. or 99% of the time.