Feel free to glide on into our gallery below to drool over the thing. On one side, Batman; on the other, Joker. Way in the back, envious that they can't win this thing for themselves: the Joystiq staff.
The Xbox 360 PAX deserves, but not the one it needs: Custom Batman: Arkham City console
by David Hinkle 
on Aug 26th 2011 6:10AM
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Feel free to glide on into our gallery below to drool over the thing. On one side, Batman; on the other, Joker. Way in the back, envious that they can't win this thing for themselves: the Joystiq staff.
Reader Comments (22)
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 6:16AM (Unverified) said
That looks sick.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 6:53AM Dick Socrates said
Looks good (apart from that pinched 360 design itself, which will never look right).
On a somewhat related note, does Batman's ability to glide forever using grappling hooks in Arkham City have any precedent in the comics? I've never seen him do anything quite like that in any of the movies, he usually jumps off something high and goes down, not back up again. It looks fun, and I know they had to make getting around the place smooth and quick, but it's not strictly within Batman's true abilities, is it? At least they didn't have him swinging like Spider-Man.
On a somewhat related note, does Batman's ability to glide forever using grappling hooks in Arkham City have any precedent in the comics? I've never seen him do anything quite like that in any of the movies, he usually jumps off something high and goes down, not back up again. It looks fun, and I know they had to make getting around the place smooth and quick, but it's not strictly within Batman's true abilities, is it? At least they didn't have him swinging like Spider-Man.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:12AM Captaindrek1 said
@Dick Socrates
While he might not have before it is definitely within reason that he could be able to do so.
And most of it isn't grappling from what I gather.
It seems you can also dive downwards to gain momentum and then shoot right back upward.
I like the idea, I'll have to play it to be sure.
I still wish they could have incorporated bat-mobile/wing usage in some parts.
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While he might not have before it is definitely within reason that he could be able to do so.
And most of it isn't grappling from what I gather.
It seems you can also dive downwards to gain momentum and then shoot right back upward.
I like the idea, I'll have to play it to be sure.
I still wish they could have incorporated bat-mobile/wing usage in some parts.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:14AM (Unverified) said
@Dick Socrates
In the comics, Batman grapple/glides all the time. Its the bat family's preferred method of transportation
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In the comics, Batman grapple/glides all the time. Its the bat family's preferred method of transportation
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 1:46PM (Unverified) said
@Dick Socrates Yeah I'm with you on the new 360 design. No matter how much you dress it up, it still looks horrible. This custom paintjob is unbelievable though.
It makes me wish I was good (well awesome) at airbrushing; I could make a killing on these. I know there are people out there -- "starving artists" -- who can really design some nice things, but they don't even realize there's a market and an outlet for their skills.
Shame.
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It makes me wish I was good (well awesome) at airbrushing; I could make a killing on these. I know there are people out there -- "starving artists" -- who can really design some nice things, but they don't even realize there's a market and an outlet for their skills.
Shame.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:01AM xFSUxBatman said
Must have this!
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:05AM (Unverified) said
dam, that looks awesome, if I had to choose though, id go with the r2-d2 one, but.....this is awesomeness,lol
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:17AM (Unverified) said
Are you trolling? The R2-D2 console is an abomination that only the most hardcore SW fans will convince themselves is nice
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:52AM (Unverified) said
@(Unverified)
I'm not trolling, and yes I am a diehard SW fan. Please don't put down others opinions/tastes. It just ain't cool.
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I'm not trolling, and yes I am a diehard SW fan. Please don't put down others opinions/tastes. It just ain't cool.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:29AM EDZiLLUH said
this is probably the best console i've seen with video game art. sucks it's a 99.9 chance i won't get this lol
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 9:45AM LexStewther said
@EDZiLLUH
seeing that i don't live anywhere close to Seattle, there's no chance in hell i could win this. oh well, hoping that they create a PAX South soon and have it in Texas.
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seeing that i don't live anywhere close to Seattle, there's no chance in hell i could win this. oh well, hoping that they create a PAX South soon and have it in Texas.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:35AM Dibils said
too many 360 designs now :| all coming out nearly the same time, WTF
tdo they expect people to buy 3 xbox''s within a month or so?
if i didnt care about my money i would buy the gears and this xbox, but i just cant justify them
tdo they expect people to buy 3 xbox''s within a month or so?
if i didnt care about my money i would buy the gears and this xbox, but i just cant justify them
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:43AM This Little Man Says His Name Is said
@Dibils
You can't buy this one. It's a special one of a kind.
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You can't buy this one. It's a special one of a kind.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 7:42AM This Little Man Says His Name Is said
The 360s getting a lot of nice looking models recently.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 8:47AM baby sea tuna said
I still don't understand why they keep designing the artwork on these special consoles to be vertical, as well as shooting all the promo material for pretty much every Xbox ad, box, whatever that way. I thought we established after the first round of disc scratching freakouts, that the consoles are just not sturdy enough to sit vertically, reliably...not to mention the fact that it blocks half the vents.
I get that showing the option of a smaller footprint is more attractive to consumers, but you'd figure after the amount of initial backlash over scratching and overheating that they'd do their best to discourage displaying practices that contribute to those problems...but I guess there's hardware people and marketing people, and never the twain shall meet.
tl;dr Batman is cool.
I get that showing the option of a smaller footprint is more attractive to consumers, but you'd figure after the amount of initial backlash over scratching and overheating that they'd do their best to discourage displaying practices that contribute to those problems...but I guess there's hardware people and marketing people, and never the twain shall meet.
tl;dr Batman is cool.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 9:43AM Warlock234 said
It's sick beside that nasty picture of the Joker. Why did they have to put nasty green stuff on his hand and lips? That sorta ruins it for me.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 1:52PM Kyle4 said
I'm usually not a fan of limited edition consoles but this looks great. The green on the Joker side really stands out and the whole design is sleek and cool looking.
Posted: Aug 26th 2011 5:08PM iceveiled said
Looks fantastic. I'd rock it in my living room with pride.
