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360 custom case lights warn of overheating

XCM's latest product is a clear Xbox 360 case that not only displays the console's temperature digitally but, get this, color codes the increasing temp too. The Hot Rock Case's digital thermometer keeps track of the internal temp and every four degrees it goes up, the LEDs change colors too. From orange to green to blue, the case is kind of like a color coded warning system. It's quite the interesting idea, but we're not sure what we're supposed to do when our console starts uncontrollably flashing red. What we do know is that calling Microsoft for help isn't going to solve anything, because they sort of look down on things like replacing your 360's case.

[Via MAXCONSOLE]

Diamond 360 Case Mod

NCSXshop.com has a really cool Xbox 360 replacement shell available for $49. It's called the XCM Diamond case, and is an obvious homage to the "Crystal" Xbox from the previous generation. The clear case also comes with a replacement shell for your controller as well, giving you a clear view into the inner workings of both your console and gamepad. Also available at the site is the step by step case removal instructions, which voids warranty. Unfortuantely, the link for how to install the DCM Diamond case takes you to the same page, so you'll just have to retrace the steps back to the beginning. Still, would any of you consider getting this to pimp out your 360's case?

[Via TopBlogPosts]

Take a look, a plethora of 360 case mods


Back in the day we posted a few Xbox 360s with case mods that we felt were either really good or pretty bad. But there are a lot more modded 360s out there created by some talented (and not so talented) people. We found a Flickr montage of some unique 360 case mods that you and your peers have completed. It's awesome to see so many people making their 360 personalized and taking on a case mod. Personally, we've claimed defeat to Microsoft and the whole case mod idea. What can we say, we want our warranty to stay in tact. But if you're willing to throw caution to the wind and take the plunge, by all means make your 360 case something special.

[Via Digg]

Gears of War 360 case mod pwns

Do you remember that Half Life 2 case mod we featured a little while back? Yeah, just forget about that, because there's a new case mod on the block and is much sexier. The Gears of War case mod to the right is not only stylish, sleek, dark, edgy, and friggin' gory (I ran out of adjectives), but makes me want to curb stomp someone. The white ring of light really works, the etching on the side of the case is superb, and overall the craftsmanship rivals that of the HL2 mod. Check out more pictures after the break.

[Via Digg]

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Combine fear the Half-Life 2 case mod

360 Fanboy reader, PiNPOiNT, sent us some pictures of his newly finished Half-Life 2 case mod. We have to say, it's flippin' sweet. Even the lighting in the photograph is topnotch. The left side of the case (at right) features a cut away window with the HL2 logo in the corner. The right side features another logo which is raised off the surface of the case. All in all, it's some very impressive work. There is no denying that the Half-Life 2 megapackage coming to the 360 is worth celebrating, but we hope we won't upset PiNPOiNT when we remind him that the game was delayed. Hopefully, his spiffy mod will brighten his days until the game releases this summer. Check out bigger, beefier images after the break.

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Custom Rockstar Table Tennis 360


Give Llamma.com credit for coming up with a Rockstar-commissioned Table Tennis case mod that goes beyond the usual paint job and faceplate. One of these babies is destined for a future give-away, but if you have the time and desire to build your own ping pong prize, they provide a list of supplies and directions.

[Thanks AoE]

Xbox 360 tissue-dispensing alarm clock


Jordan Keeling, one of the snot-nosed morons (he takes it as a compliment) behind smashsomestuff.com created this oddly familiar tissue-dispensing alarm clock in honor of this blog. Thanks man. There's no clock display shown in this case mod pic, but he says the ring of light functions as a snooze button. Time to re-purpose that Core System, especially if you suffer from a runny nose.

Ruby Red 360 Euro Case


XCM is trying to decide whether or not to put their "Euro" case mod into full scale production. Should they?

Pimp my 360: chrome edition

TeamXtender has released the XCM 360 Full Chrome Case mod. Those dying to be the king of bling can pick it up now from DecalGirl. It's sure to be a hit a parties and attract more fingerprints than an iPod and PSP put together.

As an added bonus, the chrome case goes great with the chrome controller shell. Anybody plan on picking this up?

[Via Xbox-Scene]

Water + 360 = Cool


Behold the internally water cooled 360. As noted by Xbox-Scene, there have been other -- more Frankensteinian -- water cooled 360s, but this is the first to be completely internal. All the hardware is inside the case itself. No easy task, to be sure. Dano2k0, creator of the mod, explains his inspiration:

"It had been talked about in the past about having a complete internal watercooling system and everyone doubted it would ever be possible due to the lack of space. This is when i got the idea of pulling off the impossible, and it hit my requirements perfect, a completly [sic] portable solution with the cooling needs i was after, in the exact same original sized case."

 One time, I tried to cool my 360 by pouring water into the disc drive ... it didn't work.

[Thanks Revadarth and GP2S]

Team Xtender's New Mod is L.E.Delicious [update 1]


Team Xtender just announced the winner of the XCM 360 Full Case side panel design contest. The winning design -- entitled "Black Knight" -- was created by a mysterious individual known only as Hector, and comes in both red and blue LED varieties. Team Xtender plans to run a small production of this limited edition design so, if you want one you'd best hurry.

Of course, it's no surprise that Hector won: the Black Knight always triumphs!

[update: fixed a capitalization error. Blogging is hard!]

Xbox 360 replacement case concepts


Team Xtender is showing off the concept art for their Xbox 360 replacement case. There are two different concepts, one featuring an X-shaped cutout in the side, and the other a square (pictured). A neat idea to save yourself the trouble of spraypainting, and cutting out the plexiglass window. One  has to wonder how easy it is though to transport the entire guts from one case to another. The case itself is screwless, which is sure to present some trouble to your average Joe.

One thing is sure, this will void the hell out of your warranty.

[Via Xbox-Scene]

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