Yesterday, rumors were flying around the internet that a new
gray Xbox 360 would be revealed. Well, we were close as a new Xbox 360 was shown, but it wasn't gray. Microsoft just
announced that they'll be releasing a special edition
Halo 3 Xbox 360 sometime this Fall. This army green
Halo 3 360 is accented by yellow highlights (think
Halo 3 wireless headset color scheme) and includes a matching green 20GB HDD, wired headset, and wireless controller. The package will also include a play and charge kit and limited edition theme and gamer picture set. But what's most interesting is that the console
WILL include an HDMI port on the back. So, it's kind of an Xbox 360 Elite/Premium hybrid where you only get a Premium style 20GB HDD, but you also get Elite style HDMI connectivity with only component cables included. Again, Microsoft did not set a firm release date or pricing for the new console.
Halo 3 Xbox 360 bundle contents recapped after the break including a bigger photo of this army green wonder. Oh yeah,
Halo 3 game sold separately.
Halo 3 Xbox 360 Bundle Contents
- Halo 3 Special Edition Console
- Halo 3 Special Edition Wireless Controller
- Halo 3 Special Edition 20GB Hard Drive
- Halo 3 Special Edition Wired Headset
- Halo 3 Special Edition Gamer Pics and Theme (Exclusive download via Xbox LIVE)
- Component HD AV Cable
- Ethernet Cable
- HDMI Port
- Play & Charge Kit
- Xbox LIVE Silver Membership
- One-month Lbox LIVE Gold Membership
- Halo 3 game not included-sold separately
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
7-11-2007 @ 1:40PM
Me said...
Woooo...
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7-11-2007 @ 1:41PM
Project Ekim said...
maby its not a hybrid but just a premuim and they are making all premiums and cores have HDMI
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7-11-2007 @ 1:41PM
cKevinb1978 said...
Who wants to bet that this marks the countdown to the day that HDMI is included on All 360 systems? Oh the joy's of being an "Early Adopter"
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7-11-2007 @ 1:43PM
DjDATZ said...
I would get this...if i wasnt going to be flat broke from buying so many damn games this fall...
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7-11-2007 @ 1:56PM
DjDATZ said...
This is solely aimed at the hardcore Halo fans that are still on the original Xbox playing Halo 2. When Halo 3 comes to the 360, they're going to want to upgrade, and this WILL be their SKU of choice.
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7-11-2007 @ 1:58PM
Synapse49 said...
So was this the machine in the actual photograph linked on X3F yesterday? The photo was part of a bet my buddy and I had together.
Anyone know?
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7-11-2007 @ 1:59PM
Joshua said...
Yellow highlights? I thought it was orange.
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7-11-2007 @ 2:11PM
ANt said...
I can't wait for the limited edition Laverne and Shirley 360!! Give me a break...
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7-11-2007 @ 2:21PM
Ithilis said...
So ugly, so lame.
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7-11-2007 @ 2:22PM
NuAngel said...
I put together a blog summarizing the 'grey 360' speculation - it IS the Halo 3 xbox.
http://blog.winbreak.com/2007/07/11/grey-no-green-xbox-360-secrets-revealed.aspx
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7-11-2007 @ 2:28PM
Token said...
Meh, different strokes for different folks.
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7-11-2007 @ 2:39PM
Martin said...
Why does it have to be such an ugly green? Why can't it be a darker cooler looking green? Hell the original Halo edition Xbox 1 looks cooler than this.
*Goes off to paint my xbox myself*
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7-11-2007 @ 3:14PM
Manvir said...
Its Halo-icious
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7-11-2007 @ 3:45PM
intRvenous said...
I suspect this looks amazing in person - difficult to photograph. The 'orange' is actually the amber/gold of MC's visor. There's lot's of nice details, like the 'battle damaged' top and bottom edges.
Agreed: if I wasn't spending $300 on games this season, I'd grab one...
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7-11-2007 @ 4:06PM
drgoon76 said...
I got one of the Halo Ltd back on the old console. I would go near this one with a ten foot pole. That thing is hideous looking.
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7-11-2007 @ 4:23PM
Sammy D Kat said...
You had me at hello. That is, until I saw that it's only a freakin' 20GB drive. WTF?
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7-11-2007 @ 4:23PM
aZTEKv2 said...
this looks like a great addition for the halo fans... speaking of being broke, its time for me to look for a 2nd job for all the games coming this fall.... gamefly wont cut it.
plus that wii fit game looks fun, and super smash brothers, THE MADNESS!!!
as far as ps3, i did not see anything that would make me want to purchase one. i give them props for metal gear solid, but didnt see anything that would appeal to me.
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7-11-2007 @ 4:34PM
Mauricio said...
the only shitty part about this is that if you upgrade your HDD to 120gb you'll have a cool looking Green and Orange 360 with a dull looking Grey and Silver HDD.
i do like the color scheme on the 360 though. i like the camo looking green with the metallic orange. Great contrast. intRvenous was right on about the "battle damage" detail. Looks good.
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7-11-2007 @ 4:53PM
mike said...
great news. im interested in the hdmi port only, and dont want to spend extra money for the 120gb hdd. Looks like the system is tailored just for me. I would rather have a blue console like the new announced controller colour, but really i dont care what my console looks like. Im just concerend about a cheaper then elite system with HDMi port.
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7-11-2007 @ 5:01PM
TJ said...
I've been holding off on getting a 360, but this just might be the one I've been waiting for...
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