Halo-themed Xbox 360 coming in Sept. for $399, wireless headset for $59.99
by Ross Miller 
{ Aug 7th 2007 at 12:02AM }
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.
Gallery: Halo 3 Special Edition Xbox 360
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Moofree @ Aug 7th 2007 12:09AM
That's quite an ugly color scheme.
samfish @ Aug 7th 2007 1:25AM
If you like tacky looking stuff, though, it's right up your alley.
BNinjaC @ Aug 7th 2007 1:26AM
"newborn baby poop w/carrots"
I believe that's the Dulux colour shade.
Jpizzil @ Sep 15th 2007 5:15PM
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!
Allan @ Aug 7th 2007 12:10AM
What an absolutely hideous piece of hardware.
maylon @ Aug 7th 2007 12:13AM
Wouldnt be so hideous if the disk tray and hdd werent that sickly orange.
Zeus the God @ Aug 7th 2007 12:14AM
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.
kingofwale @ Aug 7th 2007 12:14AM
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.
Strike Man @ Aug 7th 2007 12:21AM
"how will Microsoft justify the 50 bucks premium?"
Presumably from the HDMI port and the play & charge kit.
Although I did pick up the original Halo edition XBOX for use as a spare, I will be passing on this one.
Jake @ Aug 7th 2007 12:26AM
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?
OGHowie @ Aug 7th 2007 1:06AM
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.
accidental @ Aug 7th 2007 1:30AM
@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"
robert @ Aug 7th 2007 12:14PM
@ accidental
perhaps you should read it again
"the Halo wireless headset will be priced at $59.99"
that sounds like the standard wired headset is in the box.
Ritz @ Aug 7th 2007 12:17AM
I just tasted something unpleasant in my mouth. I'm all for Halo but what were they thinking? Eww.
bender @ Aug 7th 2007 12:17AM
I'm sorry, I'm not going to fork over $50 more for a new paint job.
Ritz @ Aug 7th 2007 12:18AM
I just tasted something unpleasant in my mouth. I'm all for Halo but what were they thinking? Eww.
Ritz @ Aug 7th 2007 12:19AM
Sorry for the double post
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 7th 2007 12:23AM
Sorry for the triple post.
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 7th 2007 12:24AM
This has even less appeal to me than the price dropped premium. I still don't know what games I would even like either.
Snatcher @ Aug 7th 2007 1:42AM
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)
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 7th 2007 8:44AM
Yes, none of those particularly interest me let alone want me to buy a 360.
phattie @ Aug 7th 2007 12:24AM
lol .. 4 SKUs of essentially the same console.. im sure retailers like Walmart are looking forward to this.
Truepatriot @ Aug 7th 2007 11:15AM
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.
Jake @ Aug 7th 2007 12:28AM
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.
Mr Khan @ Sep 15th 2007 6:30PM
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)
razer @ Aug 7th 2007 12:29AM
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..
bender @ Aug 7th 2007 12:30AM
I wish that Microsoft would get rid of the core system. All these price points are really making my head spin.
elmersglue @ Aug 7th 2007 1:39AM
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.
ExMcloud @ Aug 7th 2007 1:43AM
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
elmersglue @ Aug 7th 2007 2:16AM
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...
Jake @ Aug 7th 2007 12:31AM
Then don't get one and shut up already. Stick to the RRoD rationalization, as that makes way more sense than the "360 doesn't have games" one.
bender @ Aug 7th 2007 12:44AM
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.
PSN: ummfada @ Aug 7th 2007 12:37AM
RROD-Priceless
ssuk @ Aug 7th 2007 4:06AM
The fact you have "PSN" in your name just invalidates that comment on the fact you're just a Sonytard, giving all proper Sony fanboys a bad name. Now go sit in the corner.
PSN: ummfada @ Aug 7th 2007 8:29AM
Yes mam
cc123 @ Aug 7th 2007 12:39AM
I would not put that ugly thing in my home theater.
Wireless headset is nice though.
cc123 @ Aug 7th 2007 12:43AM
nice as in it's nice they included the headset in the price not nice looking...it's butt ugly too
cc123 @ Aug 7th 2007 1:10AM
Oops just realized it's not even included...wtf MS?
will @ Aug 7th 2007 1:25AM
Having fun talking to yourself?
hotnutz @ Aug 7th 2007 7:50PM
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. ;)
pyro.danny @ Aug 7th 2007 12:56AM
The price is good but man... that is one ugly console. At least the Halo 3 Zunes look good...ish.
Eric B @ Aug 7th 2007 12:57AM
....
It looks like a giant turd.
embassy @ Aug 7th 2007 1:01AM
this should really come with a copy of the game.
and im not sure if it comes witha wireless headset..the press release just says "xbox 360 headset)
Eric B @ Aug 7th 2007 1:02AM
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.
embassy @ Aug 7th 2007 1:21AM
eric b
keep telling yourself that. maybe if u say it enough it'll come true!
PSN: ummfada @ Aug 7th 2007 11:16AM
Damn dude they faded the SH-"green turd"-IT out of you
mishom @ Aug 7th 2007 1:17AM
I don't know about you dudes, but I'd so rather have the regular one...
box_station @ Aug 7th 2007 1:29AM
damn that's one vomit inducing color, it's probably gonna sell out but damn!
Jean @ Aug 7th 2007 1:34AM
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).
Snatcher @ Aug 7th 2007 1:46AM
Eric B,
Let us know when you get to the final level of Folding @ Home. GTFO outta here....