Master Chief's coveted special edition 20GB Xbox 360, initially seen at Microsoft's E3 2007 press conference, is coming this September for $399.99, which is now $50 more than the Premium console. With that extra Ulysses S. Grant, you get an HDMI port, a headset, a Spartan green-and-gold finish (for console, controller and headset) and a Play and Charge Kit, according to the press release. The non-proprietary HDMI cable is sold separately.
Additionally, Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg has told us that the Halo wireless headset will be priced at $59.99 and will include some quality improvements over its predecessor. It will, presumably, also be deployed in September.
Reader Comments (71)
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:26AM (Unverified) said
"newborn baby poop w/carrots"
I believe that's the Dulux colour shade.
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I believe that's the Dulux colour shade.
Posted: Sep 15th 2007 5:15PM (Unverified) said
Shut ur freakin mouth u noob!
that is a awsome color scheme!!
i bet u couldn't even make a awsomeer 360 skin......
master chief is gonna kick ur ass! his live tag is CloakedSlayer89
bring it u noob!
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that is a awsome color scheme!!
i bet u couldn't even make a awsomeer 360 skin......
master chief is gonna kick ur ass! his live tag is CloakedSlayer89
bring it u noob!
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:13AM (Unverified) said
Wouldnt be so hideous if the disk tray and hdd werent that sickly orange.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:14AM MrClickerson said
Its themed, and as much as I hate Halo 3, the thing looks pretty cool. I love olive drab, and that orange just defines it.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:14AM kingofwale said
and hilariously, this sku doesn't even come with the Halo game.
how will Microsoft justify the 50 bucks premium?
"well, there's an extra coat of paint and some detailing work"????
Give your own royal fans a break, MS.
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how will Microsoft justify the 50 bucks premium?
"well, there's an extra coat of paint and some detailing work"????
Give your own royal fans a break, MS.
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:26AM sand0789 said
It has a wireless headset ($60 retail) instead of a wired headset, HDMI ($?), Play n' Charge kit($15), and an themed color scheme.
Do you read the article, or just skim the title to decide which of 4 tired arguments you will regurgitate in the comments section?
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Do you read the article, or just skim the title to decide which of 4 tired arguments you will regurgitate in the comments section?
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:06AM (Unverified) said
You should probably read the article yourself because it does NOT come with a wireless headset. If it did you'd actually be getting a deal.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:30AM (Unverified) said
@OGHowie
Did YOU comprehend the article?
"With that extra [$50], you get an HDMI port, a headset, a Spartan green-and-gold finish (for console, controller and headset) and a Play and Charge Kit"
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Did YOU comprehend the article?
"With that extra [$50], you get an HDMI port, a headset, a Spartan green-and-gold finish (for console, controller and headset) and a Play and Charge Kit"
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:17AM (Unverified) said
I just tasted something unpleasant in my mouth. I'm all for Halo but what were they thinking? Eww.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:17AM (Unverified) said
I'm sorry, I'm not going to fork over $50 more for a new paint job.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:18AM (Unverified) said
I just tasted something unpleasant in my mouth. I'm all for Halo but what were they thinking? Eww.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:24AM hvnlysoldr said
This has even less appeal to me than the price dropped premium. I still don't know what games I would even like either.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:42AM Ironmanxrs2 said
Judging by your previous posts in other threads you have a very peculiar taste in games. You dont like any of these?
Gears of War
Dead Rising
Rainbow Six Vegas
GRAW
GRAW 2
Call of Duty 2
Call of Duty 3
PGR 3
Kameo Elemtnts of Power
Viva Pinata
Madden, NBA Live, Fifa
Enchanted Arms
Coming Soon:
Blue Dragon - US soon
Eternal Sonata
Halo 3
Bioshock
Mass Effect
Too Human
GTA IV
Katamari
Lost Odyssey
Virtual Fighter 5
Devil May Cry
Resident Evil 5 (looks amazing)
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Gears of War
Dead Rising
Rainbow Six Vegas
GRAW
GRAW 2
Call of Duty 2
Call of Duty 3
PGR 3
Kameo Elemtnts of Power
Viva Pinata
Madden, NBA Live, Fifa
Enchanted Arms
Coming Soon:
Blue Dragon - US soon
Eternal Sonata
Halo 3
Bioshock
Mass Effect
Too Human
GTA IV
Katamari
Lost Odyssey
Virtual Fighter 5
Devil May Cry
Resident Evil 5 (looks amazing)
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 8:44AM hvnlysoldr said
Yes, none of those particularly interest me let alone want me to buy a 360.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:24AM (Unverified) said
lol .. 4 SKUs of essentially the same console.. im sure retailers like Walmart are looking forward to this.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 11:15AM (Unverified) said
this is a special one though.no different then the red ps3 for canada ,the mutli colored gb,gbc,gba, and ds, in the future the multi colored wiis,the multi colored ipods,the multi color zunes.dont people complain they want some different colors?
sure is a shitty color choice though.
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sure is a shitty color choice though.
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:28AM sand0789 said
Perhaps MS should throw in a Play n' Charge kit, HDMI, and a wireless headset to sweeten the pot. Fucking seriously are you people totally dense or just posting retarded comments to get attention. I wonder sometimes. Hopefully my sarcasm detector is just off tonight.
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Posted: Sep 15th 2007 6:30PM Mr Khan said
But damn are they raping people for that headset. Didn't Sony sell a headset for the same price with Warhawk (or the other way around, rather)?
One of the 360's sole flaws, those accessory prices (the only other accessory that badly priced is the $20 piece of plastic and analogue stick that is the nunchuk)
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One of the 360's sole flaws, those accessory prices (the only other accessory that badly priced is the $20 piece of plastic and analogue stick that is the nunchuk)
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:29AM (Unverified) said
Wow, that is fugly in my opinion. And they actually are charging more for that then the premium and it doesn't come with a game? Oh MS, you are always good for a laugh..
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:30AM (Unverified) said
I wish that Microsoft would get rid of the core system. All these price points are really making my head spin.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:39AM (Unverified) said
I personally think it's a bad ass color....Can never go wrong with olive green and that controller just looks like it would look pretty sweet in hand.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:43AM (Unverified) said
Actually Jake wasnt talking to you...LMAO but hey you know they say you look like an ass when you assume.LOL. He was talking to that HeavenlySldr guy
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 2:16AM (Unverified) said
sorry, i don't know how my post ended up being a reply...Just in case you're wondering why i replied with a completely irrelevant topic...
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 12:44AM (Unverified) said
Were you talking to me, please use the reply button next time. Oh, and can you point out where I said that the 360 doesn't have any good games too? You sound like a moron with sand in your vagina like that. All I was saying is that Microsoft shouldn't be playing with the charge $50 more for a paint job that doesn't make the system look that much better. The 360 is an excellant system, but I can't get one right now, so get off my case.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 7:50PM (Unverified) said
remember - xbox 360 users aren't concerned about the look of a console or how it fits in with an existing home theater setup. A power brick the size of a tank, a cheap iMac/iPod look and the worst cooling unit in the history of mankind make the 360 a home theater enthusiast tremble.
This version of the 360 proves my point that they don't care what it looks like - as long as it sells to the fanboys willing to pay anything. Maybe the boys over in Iraq will like it because it blends in with all their gear. I'm surprised MS hasn't put a "support our troops" logos all over the console in a bid to sell more of them. ;)
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This version of the 360 proves my point that they don't care what it looks like - as long as it sells to the fanboys willing to pay anything. Maybe the boys over in Iraq will like it because it blends in with all their gear. I'm surprised MS hasn't put a "support our troops" logos all over the console in a bid to sell more of them. ;)
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:02AM (Unverified) said
By the way- The 360 has no games worth playing that aren't also coming to PS3 or PC. Even Halo 3 will inevitably see a PC port. Sorry to break the news to the 12 million people that actually paid for this thing.
And you know what? This color is actually appropriate, because it IS essentially a giant piece of crap.
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And you know what? This color is actually appropriate, because it IS essentially a giant piece of crap.
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 11:16AM (Unverified) said
Damn dude they faded the SH-"green turd"-IT out of you
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:17AM (Unverified) said
I don't know about you dudes, but I'd so rather have the regular one...
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:29AM (Unverified) said
damn that's one vomit inducing color, it's probably gonna sell out but damn!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:34AM iamnid said
Fugly for sure... but $50 premium!? HELLO PEOPLE! This is how much the premium system has cost for almost 2 years now. So, for the same price you get HMDI.
Personally, I think this is the ugliest 360 available but I don't see the price as being a problem for those that like it -- it's the same price 360s have always been (and will be until August 8th).
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Personally, I think this is the ugliest 360 available but I don't see the price as being a problem for those that like it -- it's the same price 360s have always been (and will be until August 8th).
Posted: Aug 7th 2007 1:46AM Ironmanxrs2 said
Eric B,
Let us know when you get to the final level of Folding @ Home. GTFO outta here....
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Let us know when you get to the final level of Folding @ Home. GTFO outta here....
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