Red Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 bundle: it's real!
by JC Fletcher 
{ Feb 24th 2009 at 1:00AM } 
The bundle features, of course, a red system and wireless controller, as well as a copy of the game (which stars Chris Redfield!) It also includes a black, wired headset, a 120GB hard drive, an exclusive Resident Evil premium theme, and Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix! All this for -- oh, we don't know how much, actually, nor do we know when it'll be available. Toys R Us listed $399 for the price, and we're inclined to believe it.
Update: Now it's even more official...er! Major Nelson has confirmed that the Resident Evil 5 bundle will retail for $399 and posted some high-res photos for your analysis.
Gallery: Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 Bundle
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Jarred @ Feb 24th 2009 1:04AM
It's real!... and FUGLY.
Popfrogs @ Feb 24th 2009 2:13AM
Well at least when it fails the lights will match.
ryan @ Feb 24th 2009 2:22AM
Damn, it is pretty ugly. Why does the PS3 always get the nice special editions even if they are Japan only? (MGS4, FF7, RE5, Yakuza 3...All damn nice!)
Popfrogs @ Feb 24th 2009 2:44AM
Yeah the LE Metal Gear PS3 was super sexy. Gunmetal everything...too bad it was only a 40GB with no BC whatsoever. I always found that strangely ironic considering that..you know..there are 3 other games and they're PS1 or PS2.
http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/04/mgs4ps31.jpg
John @ Feb 24th 2009 3:07AM
Popfrogs: ALL PS3s can play PS1 games (hence downloadable titles on PSN). It's just PS2 BC that's an issue.
Phil @ Feb 24th 2009 3:37AM
Had it been a deeper, bloodier red, it would've looked more worthwhile.
Anyone agree?
Brodo @ Feb 24th 2009 9:06AM
That thing is ugly. They should have made a silver one or something
Gemini Ace @ Feb 24th 2009 9:49AM
It's ugly? It's a red 360. Basically you're saying the color red is ugly. Quit hating just for the sake of hating.
Maulok @ Feb 24th 2009 10:13AM
I agree, the console is ugly. It's not hate for hate's sake. I would love to buy a 360 Elite with my tax refund, and this bundle is tempting, but a red console would not look good in my entertainment center.
I may just pony up the extra 10 bucks and buy the elite and RE5 separately.
Rhamsey @ Feb 24th 2009 10:53AM
gemini ace, the color red is ugly.
Duke @ Feb 24th 2009 11:05AM
Ace, the red they used is ugly. I'm not hating on it for any reason other than that is not a good looking console. Now, if they did a nice gray or something, that might be cool looking, but the circus colors need to be avoided.
WINterfang @ Feb 24th 2009 11:11AM
It's not ugly because is red, is ugly because of the type of red, they could at least had a transparent red, sure it will look cheap but not as much as it looks now.
ryan @ Feb 24th 2009 11:49AM
http://cache.g4tv.com/images/blog/2009/01/07/633669154882899685.jpg
http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2009/1/ff-vii-ps3.jpg
http://www.ps3daily.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/yakuza-3-themed-ps3.jpg
There's not even a Tricell logo on the red 360. :(
Latin_Trident @ Feb 24th 2009 12:37PM
What you may perceive as ugly, some may perceive as beautiful. When this is available on Amazon, let me know.
Popfrogs @ Feb 24th 2009 10:25PM
@John: Yeah I should have clarified, I have a launch 60GB, what I meant was it was stupid to make a special MGS PS3 that couldn't play PS2 games since the MGS series (on playstation) spawns 3 generations.
The US 80GB bundle, while not as sexy, did have software BC so it could play the whole series.
Longhorn4Life (PSN MariusElijah) @ Feb 24th 2009 1:04AM
tempting......but ill pass
Swede33 @ Feb 24th 2009 1:08AM
Not feelin it.
ImSooFlye @ Feb 24th 2009 1:11AM
doesn't look that bad i still prefer the white or black one
whymog @ Feb 24th 2009 1:15AM
Fun fact: If the Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 red rings, it'll actually complement the sleek style of your console and controller! Consider it a timed exclusive of sorts.
flanker22 @ Feb 28th 2009 4:39AM
fail joke is fail.
Dave @ Feb 24th 2009 1:16AM
Hey does anyone know how much it would cost me to repair my 360? I never paid for the warranty because I shouldn't have to. It RROD'd on me in less than a year. E74
This towel trick is getting even more ridiculous.
Rentaro @ Feb 24th 2009 1:21AM
If you only had it for a year then it should be free. The RRoD warranty last for 2 years.
eNrique @ Feb 24th 2009 1:21AM
Sell your soul to Lucifer.
wdelaney @ Feb 24th 2009 3:51AM
request the box
you've got 3 years warranty free brosef lol
MarkHawk @ Feb 24th 2009 10:37AM
119.99 over the phone 99.99 online for e74 or RRoD if out of warranty.
Duke @ Feb 24th 2009 11:08AM
Rentaro, the rrod warranty is three years. I just had a 3 year old unit rrod last night and sent for the coffin this morning.
greg (peevmyster) @ Feb 24th 2009 1:21AM
That thing is SOOOO ugly. No thanks. Black is the way to go with any electronics.
Vegnagun bwf @ Feb 24th 2009 3:31AM
I'm with you. I'd take the black Elite over this any day.
Courtney @ Feb 24th 2009 1:24AM
Somebody should tell that 360 that red is really not its color. If it leaves the house looking like that, all the other consoles are going to make fun of it.
Asok @ Feb 24th 2009 1:31AM
You know, I always associated the 360 with the color red, but not like this...
Kidding, kidding. I love my 360. But I wouldn't want it in red.
Peter Moore @ Feb 24th 2009 6:41AM
CALLING ALL KIDS!
dmbrandon @ Feb 24th 2009 1:45AM
I like it!!!
Also, that's a good deal!
400 elite + free RE5, Theme, and HD remix. Sexy.
flanker22 @ Feb 28th 2009 4:43AM
ya find it strange ppl downplay the SSF2THDR that alone is $15.
SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread - XBL: SoCoolCurt) @ Feb 24th 2009 1:46AM
this is what i figured it would look like, a color scheme just like the limited edition official red controller. i can see alot of people on here dont like it for whatever reason but i dont think it looks that bad actually. i wouldnt buy one (mostly because i already have a white one) but it would be an option maybe if i was in the market for one.
ryuk @ Feb 24th 2009 2:08AM
why one basic color, why not some design?
it looks stupid, i'll stick with black
Mazrael @ Feb 24th 2009 2:10AM
I like it.. good shade of red..
....shame about the game..
meatee @ Feb 24th 2009 2:10AM
For some reason, this thing makes me think of the leather jacket Michael Jackson wore in the Thriiler video.
Apollo @ Feb 24th 2009 2:25AM
They're real, and they're spectacular.
gst @ Feb 24th 2009 2:45AM
I really cannot think of any other colors that are 1. that much of an eyesore and 2. go so horribly with the 360's "atomic green" lights and color scheme.
Please someone think of a worse color.
Mazrael @ Feb 24th 2009 3:18AM
Lilac
Vegnagun bwf @ Feb 24th 2009 3:32AM
Brown? Maybe?
Lekko @ Feb 25th 2009 12:18AM
that old computer beige color.
samfish @ Feb 24th 2009 8:58AM
You say that NOW, but come Christmas time it'll be a fantastic compliment to your holiday decorations.
Gonzo @ Feb 26th 2009 2:43PM
They won't clash so bad when the lights turn red; then it'll just be very loud, which we should be used to.
gst @ Feb 24th 2009 2:39PM
Actually lilac looks okay (my brother does simple case mods for his friends and his girlfriend has pink and lilac controllers - they are kind of nice).
And brown, while not pleasant, is less painful on the eyes and honestly goes better with atomic green.
@samfish
Touche'.
Too bad it is February.
slycooper_rocker @ Feb 25th 2009 8:14PM
mauve
Megadanxzero @ Feb 24th 2009 3:33AM
I'd so get that if I didn't already have a black one... How can you people not love it? ;-;
jello44 @ Feb 24th 2009 5:18AM
It's actually not that bad, I kinda like it; and I'm one of the ones who really doesn't care what color the system is. Though, a blue 360 would be kinda cool.
Deck @ Feb 24th 2009 3:37AM
That's a good deal if it really is all that for $399. I wont be getting another 360 because of it... but it is a nice bundle indeed.
Tez @ Feb 24th 2009 5:53AM
Good deal, but ugly as hell.