Xbox special limited editions

The Microsoft Xbox was released in many editions other than its famous green and black color.

Xbox launch team

The Xbox launch team 2001 edition is a translucent green Xbox that was sold, not given, to members of the Xbox launch team. The jewel is silk screened with the message "Great work!" and signature from Bill Gates.

Clear Black Limited Edition

In 2001, a Clear Black Limited Edition Xbox was released in Japan to commemorate the Xbox's Japanese release. The system had a limited manufacturing run of 50,000 units, and originally retailed for ¥35,800 yen ($296). Included with the Clear Black console was a matching Clear Black Controller S, an Xbox Component AV pack, and a key chain that had Bill Gates' signature and the console's serial number engraved in it.

Panzer Dragoon Orta Special Edition

On December 19, 2002, a Panzer Dragoon Orta Special Edition Xbox was released in Japan to commemorate the release of "Panzer Dragoon Orta" on the Xbox. This quickly became the most sought-after Xbox to date. This special edition had a limited production of 999 unitscite web | author=James Mielke | date=2007-09-11 | title=IGN: Panzer Dragoon Orta Retrospective | url=http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3162611 | publisher=1UP.com | accessdate=2008-08-03] . The console's special features included a white case with the "Panzer Dragoon Orta" logo on the top in the lower left hand corner, as well as some artwork from "Orta" surrounding the Xbox jewel. The "Panzer Dragoon Orta" Special Edition was priced at ¥35,800 ($300) and could only be pre-ordered on November 1, 2002 through Sega Direct. Included with the Special Edition console was a matching white Controller S, an Xbox Component A/V cable, an Xbox Component AV pack, a copy of "Panzer Dragoon Orta" with its soundtrack CD, and a dragon head necklace.

Translucent Green Limited Edition

On May 2, 2003 a Translucent Green Limited Edition Xbox was released in Europe to celebrate Xbox's one-year European birthday. The console came with two matching Controller S and retailed for €229/£149. The styling of the Translucent Green Xbox is identical to Debug Units used in game development; of course, the retail versions lacked the words "Debug Kit" on the front of the case. The green Controller S was also sold separately. The Translucent Green Limited Edition Xbox was also released in Canada and came with one matching Controller S and two games, Crimson Skies and Project Gotham Racing 2.

Pure White Limited Edition

On February 22, 2004, a Pure White Limited Xbox Console was released in Japan, to commemorate the console's two-year anniversary in that country. The system had a limited manufacturing run of 1,000 units and allowed purchasers to personalize their console with up to twenty letters (Japanese characters not allowed) engraved on the case. The words "Limited Edition 2004" were also carved into the jewel of the console, and into the exclusive Controller S (right below the Xbox name). The original retail price for the Pure White Limited Xbox was ¥19,800 yen ($186) and was only available for purchase online at the Official Xbox Japan website between the dates of January 30 and February 6, 2004. Included with the Pure White console was a matching Controller S, a DVD Playback Kit, and an Xbox Live Starter Kit with a free one-year membership and voice communicator.

50 Cent Limited Edition

[http://stewster22.googlepages.com/50boxcloseup.jpgpicture] A Pure White Limited Xbox Console was released in Australia that is very similar to the Pure White Limited Edition that was release in Japan. The only difference is that this console was stamped with a 50 cent logo. It was given away in a promotion by music channel [V] in Australia. The Xbox was signed by 50 cent, and was given away with 50 cent bulletproof the game, 50 cent's cd, and a 50 cent poster.

Crystal Limited Edition

On March 14, 2004, the Crystal Limited Edition Xbox was released in Europe to celebrate the Xbox's European birthday. With a price tag of €199/£139, the Crystal Limited Edition came with a transparent console and two matching Crystal Controller S. It is unknown how many Crystal Limited Editions were produced, however; later bundles were released pairing a re-released Crystal Xbox with different Xbox games and Xbox Live subscriptions. The Crystal console was re-released on October 8, 2004 in a new bundle (but with only one controller) at the normal Xbox price of €149/£99. A Crystal Controller S was also available separately. During summer of 2004 a special Crystal bundle was released to Zellers and Wal-Mart stores in Canada. The bundle included a crystal S Controller, and 2 games: Fable and Crimson Skies. There was a limit of 4 consoles per Zellers store.

"Halo" Special Edition

On March 14, 2004, Microsoft released a special version of the Xbox in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. This version was translucent green and came with a copy of "" and a matching translucent green Controller S. The console case featured the "Halo" logo and the words "Special Edition"; the controller had a jewel that had the "Halo" logo in place of the normal Xbox logo. The version of "Halo" that came with this bundle was identical to other versions of "Halo", with the exception of a "NOT FOR RESALE" notice placed on the front of the game case. 200,000 of these Xboxes were produced. cite web |url=http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2004/apr04/04-02XboxHaloEditionPR.mspx |title=Dream Team: "Halo" and Special-Edition Xbox Make Gamers Green With Envy |publisher= Microsoft

Halo 2 Limited Edition (Blue)

On March 18, 2005, an Ice Blue Halo 2 Limited Edition Xbox was released in Canada and Asia. The console was translucent blue and retailed for approximately $249. Included with the Ice Blue console was a matching Controller S, a special Halo green headset and a copy of "Halo 2". The difference between the Asian and Canadian Halo 2 versions can be seen in the Xbox's jewel. The Asian version has a black jewel, while the Canadian version has a silver jewel. They were version 1.1 or 1.0

Kasumi-chan Blue Edition

On March 25, 2004, a Kasumi-chan Blue Xbox console was released in Japan. The system had a limited manufacturing run of 5,000 units, and was released simultaneously with Tecmo's fighting game, "Dead or Alive Ultimate". The translucent blue case was based on the costume of "Dead or Alive"s main character, Kasumi, and had "Dead or Alive Ultimate" written in white lettering in the lower left corner of the top of the case. The original retail price was ¥22'800 yen ($215), and included the translucent blue console with a matching Controller S, a DVD Playback Kit, an Xbox Live Starter Kit with a free one-year membership, a copy of "Dead or Alive Ultimate", a copy of "Digital Venus" DVD, a Hitomi Mousepad and a five-foot-long Kasumi body pillow.

Mountain Dew Limited Edition

The Mountain Dew Limited Edition Xbox was only available through a Mountain Dew sweepstakes requiring loyal Dew-drinking Xbox fans to amass 550 points in order to "buy" the Limited Edition Xbox. The sweepstakes spanned 5 months – from April to August – in 2004. Production numbers seems 5000. The Mountain Dew Limited Edition Xbox was neon-green colored and had a special jewel atop the Xbox that had the words "Limited Edition" and the Mt. Dew logo under the Xbox name. Included with the neon green console was one of two games: "Project Gotham Racing 2" or "Amped 2".

Hulk/Pepsi Limited Edition

Identical in colour to the Mountain Dew Edition, the Hulk Xbox was a special promotional Xbox made to commemorate the release of the Universal Picture movie "Hulk" in 2003 for the UK release. The console Featured a jewel on top with the promotional image of the Incredible Hulk's Eye and the Pepsi Logo. These Special editions were only available by having a winning Scratchcard when you Purchased a Popcorn and Pepsi meal in participating UK UCI multiplex cinemas. This is most likely the rarest and least known of the limited edition Xbox; as few as 35 of these consoles may have existed. No other information about packaging is known.

Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Special Edition

The Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Special Edition Xbox was issued in October 2004 in conjunction with Activision and online skater magazine [http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com caughtinthecrossfire] in the United Kingdom. This special edition console was only available as a winner's prize at skateboarding and gameplay competitions to commemorate and promote the release of "Tony Hawk's Underground 2" on the Xbox. The artwork was airbrush painted by hand in an urban graffiti style with translucent matt lacquer finish. The artwork covered the top of the case and followed the X shape downwards on the corners of the Xbox. A very limited production run of 10 graffiti style units was commissioned and was issued "Not For Resale". Included with the THUG2 Special Edition console was a matching Crystal Controller S and a Tony Hawk autographed copy of "Tony Hawk's Underground 2".

Hello Kitty Crystal Edition

The Hello Kitty Crystal Xbox was released with Sanrio in Singapore, to commemorate the release of "" on the Xbox. The special edition console was translucent with a pink and orange Hello Kitty picture covering the X on top of the case. A limited production run of 550 units was sold at a retail price of S$99 (US$61), if you purchase selected Samsung LCD TVs during a promotion. Included with the Hello Kitty Crystal console was a matching Crystal Controller S and a copy of "Hello Kitty Mission Rescue".

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