Like most foppish gamers, we've been politely castigating Microsoft for the improvident dearth of formal Avatar clothing -- so much so that we're inclined to use the words "castigating" and "improvident" in a single sentence. How are we meant to enjoy the
NXE when our on-screen representation fails to capture our posh, everyday attire? To think, there are brutish button mashers who venture online wearing naught but jeans and a body rag! To that we say, "Hmph! And good day!"
Thankfully, Microsoft has now recognized the erudite e-citizens of Xbox Live, releasing a new set of
Avatar clothes:
Gentlemen
- Blue Tuxedo
- Black Tuxedo
- Shirt with Cummerbund
- Black Trilby
- Bowler Hat
Noble Women
- Elegant Ball Gown
- Little Black Dress
- Formal Trouser Suit
- Elegant Watch
- Red '60s Shades
- Strappy High Heels
- Platform Shoes
You'll find them in the Avatar Customization menu, most likely next to some uncultured "threads."
{ Dec 17th 2008 at 12:50PM } 
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tommy @ Dec 17th 2008 1:12PM
I can't believe this! Xbox was saying 'Nintendo ain't a threat' soon you'll be seeing box fit.
http://www.squidoo.com/Doughboy
Lord Negatron @ Dec 17th 2008 3:18PM
Umm Mr Thomas...
Nintendo and "threat" do not belong in the same sentence.
Good day to you.
zygote55 @ Dec 17th 2008 1:05PM
I wish they'd release a set of clothing that would accurately represent what I look like while playing games...
White socks and off-white (read: slightly stained) underwear.
Alien Lord @ Dec 17th 2008 2:13PM
Dude it would be to hard on the girls (and I guess us guys) to see that when playing with you online.
zygote55 @ Dec 17th 2008 2:19PM
All the girls are playing Uno or Puzzle Quest. I have integrity, God dammit. I will NOT sacrifice my gaming freedom for second-rate virtual pussy.
M @ Dec 17th 2008 1:08PM
When will I get the ability to not use an avatar? I liked just having a handle and gamerpic.
soviet chick @ Dec 17th 2008 1:19PM
Yeah! And what's the deal with this confounded "3D" mumbo jumbo? It's getting out of hand I tells ya!
Nael M. @ Dec 17th 2008 1:36PM
And you still have your handle and your gamerpic. What's the big deal?
The Dark Wayne @ Dec 17th 2008 8:06PM
wow, and three months ago the guy that started this chain would have gotten 3 hearts. Seriously, why the downvote because he doesnt like avatars? Dont be fucks
M @ Dec 18th 2008 10:43AM
You'd think it would be easy for MS to allow you to not use something you don't want to. I just want to play games and watch DVDs. Maybe I'm bitter and old, but it seems to me like these avatars/Miis/PSHome things are a waste of time. I just want some fun games that don't feel like a second job/life.
Nael - True I do, but when I view my friends list I see their avatars. So I assume that when they are checking out what I'm up to they see my avatar and not my gamerpic.
Levi @ Dec 17th 2008 1:17PM
Finally! At last there are some clothes for my NXE avatar that actually represent my daily attire.
Duke @ Dec 17th 2008 1:47PM
I'm always in a suit, so I am confused why they don't offer normal looking ones for us suit wearers. A tux is a but much and then we have the white pimpish one or the ugly brown one. Weird options. What about a simple black suit people!?
Marty @ Dec 17th 2008 2:32PM
Hehe, I got a laugh at that, Duke. There's just something inherently funny about a guy sitting around playing games while wearing a formal suit.
Duke @ Dec 17th 2008 2:54PM
You know, ya come home from court and grab a beer, some chips and jump into a game. :P
Levi @ Dec 17th 2008 3:03PM
Actually, come to think of it, I'm closer to being able to make a Barnabas Collins avatar. All I need is a less formal suit and a cane.
Jling84 @ Dec 17th 2008 1:19PM
Is this post really necessary? Who the hell cares about NXE avatars getting new clothes. It's not like we get posts every time Home adds some new clothes.
No junk posts about clothes for dumb avatars!
Snowblind @ Dec 17th 2008 1:33PM
Perhaps because the new content is meaningful and at least serves some purpose.. (I'm happy we now have a plain black trilby hat).
While not even the most extreme PS3 fanboys give a damn about Home.
Aero @ Dec 17th 2008 1:42PM
"Who the hell cares about NXE avatars getting new clothes"
I do
Alien Lord @ Dec 17th 2008 2:11PM
Who cares about what Sony fanboys say.
Mister Servo @ Dec 17th 2008 1:21PM
Do they have a monocle as a choice already? If not, how could they not include one with this pack?!
Youthinized @ Dec 17th 2008 1:25PM
I think there is a monocle.
So who's gonna make the dude from the monopoly game?
HeroofDark @ Dec 17th 2008 1:36PM
There is a monocle, and it is awesome. Why is it that when I tell my friends that monocles kick ass they don't understand me?
HeroofDark @ Dec 17th 2008 1:38PM
Oh, BTW MST3K is one of the best shows ever!!!
ScottG13 @ Dec 17th 2008 1:24PM
Bowler and monocle for the win!
Obie @ Dec 17th 2008 1:39PM
Hey if it's free, I am lovin' it! Start charging for virtual duds and GTFO!
SytheMaster @ Dec 17th 2008 1:51PM
Now I'm just waiting for a top hat to go with my tux and monocle.
Alien Lord @ Dec 17th 2008 2:09PM
Excellent now I can put my girlfriend in a little black dress in the virtual world as well as the real world.
Ben! @ Dec 17th 2008 2:33PM
I don't understand this post. What's the significance of telling everybody that you have a girlfriend who you "put" in a little black dress?
Marty @ Dec 17th 2008 2:34PM
And I can take her out of that little black dress... only in the real world. I have no access to your Xbox.
Strategy_Panda (The Sandwich Poisoning Crew) @ Dec 17th 2008 4:05PM
his "girlfriend" is his avatar.
Its a cry for help people, send your prayers.
Dovi @ Dec 17th 2008 2:59PM
Cummerbund
Bpops @ Dec 17th 2008 4:08PM
Badly misspelled.
Misfit Toy @ Dec 17th 2008 3:24PM
I see this content being just in time for New Years. Time to hit up that virtual ball and dance the night away with game pad in hand.
HairyBalls @ Dec 17th 2008 4:33PM
All these clothes were in the beta before they took them off before launch.
MillRecover @ Dec 17th 2008 7:12PM
Seriously, who has Kikori-Forest-green hair?
The Dark Wayne @ Dec 17th 2008 8:08PM
who the hell can identify that as kikori forest green?
Giroro @ Dec 18th 2008 3:34PM
WTF still no top hat?
You can have a monocle in NXE, but not a top hat. What a waste of time.
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