Feed your discs to the alligator-skinned Xbox 360

by Griffin McElroy { May 18th 2008 at 4:30PM }

We're usually not ones to post about console case mods of any sort, but we decided to buck that trend today -- namely because no case mod we've ever seen has inspired such fear into our hearts. A forum-dweller by the name of dfw monkie recently posted pictures of his latest monstrosity to The Llamma's Game Console Forums (instilling a greater fear in us that a Llama-themed 360 is in the works) -- an Xbox 360, covered in the pitch-black skin of a gargantuan alligator that dfw monkie killed with his bare hands.

Okay, the crocodilian pattern was created with common crafting supplies, but we much prefer our own "Man vs. Wild" interpretation of the console's backstory. Martha Stewart-esque origins or no, the final product is still downright unsettling.

Tags: alligator, case mod, case-mod, CaseMod, crocodile, dfwmonkie, llama, mod, skin, xbox360

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Mike @ May 18th 2008 4:33PM

It's going to eat your soul.

Batzarro(A.K.A Rap-Rock Cameo) @ May 18th 2008 4:40PM

Cue the "Cruella Deville" theme...

Jnas @ May 18th 2008 4:54PM

Only if it were made of dalmatian fur.

Maverick Saturn @ May 19th 2008 7:47AM

Leopard skin :P

Alex @ May 18th 2008 4:52PM

Yes, it's hideous, but I want it.

Doom3killer @ May 18th 2008 4:54PM

this was on 360 fanboy a week ago

Poisoned Al @ May 18th 2008 6:00PM

Oh well done! Here's your weekend filler spotter badge!

Maverick Saturn @ May 19th 2008 7:46AM

An award for you sir for your observational skills.

Waseem Akram @ May 18th 2008 4:59PM

Wonder how a red eye wud look on that lmao!!!

SWAT Kats are back! @ May 18th 2008 5:00PM

That's actually pretty slick. Homemade console mods are always the best

DeadlyFrenchman @ May 18th 2008 5:06PM

Is there a vid i really wanna see wat happens wen u turn the xbox on. oooooo the green eye.

GTA IV = BEST GAME EVR

Tuatara @ May 18th 2008 5:09PM

I came.

Esat Dedezade @ May 18th 2008 5:40PM

I don't know what's more disturbing:

You either have a console fetish, or a gator fetish.

Which would be worse?

Tuatara @ May 18th 2008 7:07PM

I like to think that both are better than being addicted to child porn.

Or, god forbid, the "furry fandom".
*goes back to fapping*

xGeneral DEATHx @ May 19th 2008 8:30AM

I just died a little inside.

Donald @ May 18th 2008 5:14PM

Bear Grylles > Life

riggs @ May 18th 2008 5:18PM

reminds me of the soul calibur sword.

Slayer @ May 18th 2008 5:19PM

That thing is atrocious. However, I'm getting a 360 on Tuesday.

John McPoop @ May 18th 2008 7:29PM

Sorry.

B3astofthe3ast @ May 18th 2008 5:19PM

I'd hate for that thing to get the Red Eye of Death.....too creepy.

BigD145 @ May 18th 2008 5:30PM

If you can't wrestle and skin your own gator, you must be a 360 owner.

Spiza @ May 18th 2008 6:03PM

When it gives off the red eye of death, does that mean its about to attack?

Maverick Saturn @ May 18th 2008 6:04PM

What happens if it gets the rings of death?

Snipes424 @ May 18th 2008 6:11PM

Looks cool but it will get a RROD for sure

Ranko @ May 18th 2008 6:14PM

I would never want this but it's really well done.

Ubiqutous Oxymoron @ May 18th 2008 7:26PM

good job alligators like the warmth, that will keep it's cold blood warm, maybe he put the innards of the xbox into a real alligator to use as (cold blooded) liquid cooling?

John McPoop @ May 18th 2008 7:31PM

Its nice until he sends it in for repair and they send him a regular refurbished console ... They always break ...

The mod is damn scary and not something I would want in my house ... Looks spectacular for what it is though ... Great work! Kudos!

capt_carl @ May 18th 2008 7:32PM

See my vest
See my vest
Made from real gorilla chest

GearSecond! (a.k.a AwesomeStuff) @ May 19th 2008 11:13AM

Nice Simpsons ref~

Kujel @ May 18th 2008 7:44PM

That eye is the best part, oh for those saying it will RRoD he likely used a Falcon chip model and those nearly never RRoD.

John McPoop @ May 18th 2008 10:07PM

Well I haven't seen any data because there has been no official data released on the new chipsets ...

Also, I am skeptical that the failure rate on the previous chip sets was only 33% ... Mainly, because it only took RRODs into account as a console failure ... It has been well documented that there are multiple errors associated with overheating not covered by the extended warranty (mainly disc read errors among others) ...

I have had 6 total 360's ... 4 had natural RRODs and 2 were forced RRODs due to the disc read errors ...

I know I am the exception and not the rule ... Have just been extremely unlucky in terms of console failures ... I have heard that the PS3 & Wii have also had some issues with console failure so I am not trying to pick on anyone

Kspraydad @ May 18th 2008 8:16PM

Something's wrong with his medula oblongata.

horngreen @ May 18th 2008 10:52PM

So a thread on a case mod turns into a discussion about the RROD and the "falcon" chip. Listen to yourselves YOU'RE LOSERS. "I haven't seen any data on the falcon chip"...LOL Christ that comment alone wins you the biggest loser dork in the world award. Oh you haven't seen the data have you? You mean the data on some other console website forum? Or do you work for MS so the data would be official? Ugh you suck.

Batzarro(A.K.A Rap-Rock Cameo) @ May 19th 2008 12:32AM

And the sad part is, you didn't comment on the mod, either...

Oh, the mod looks good.

Maverick Saturn @ May 19th 2008 7:45AM

So if your CDs get eaten and scratched now, you at least know why :P

Mjkeller @ May 19th 2008 10:31AM

Anyone click on the DFW clan forum link?
http://forums.dfwclan.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6

All the poser gangsta talk is kind of pathetic. Whenever I hear or read that out of a white guy, I always think of Office Space..

INCH75 Vocals @ May 19th 2008 12:08PM

I followed the link and checked it out. Part of my soul died.

horngreen @ May 19th 2008 7:47PM

No I did not comment on the case mod so here...It's cool and well done. Now for that DFW link, man what a bunch of idiots on there. I thought all the post were from the same loser using the word "nigga" but it turns out they all seem to use it. LOL sad.