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So the mystery system was revealed tonight at Microsoft's E3 conference, and it turns out to be the new Halo 3 Special Edition Console. But, that's not all! For all the female players and Smurfs out there, multi-colored controllers are heading your way. And last but not least, the new keyboard Messenger Kit attachment for your controller which will run you a 30 note. I think that's a fair price to pay so you don't have to talk into a mic. That's just too much work for me ...

As for the controllers, I'm suddenly remembering the Nintendo 64 for some reason, and that tropical version of Skittles that is supposed to be better than the original but just don't quite taste as good. I always buy it thinking "maybe this time", but not yet...

Hit the jump for the official details on these and the street date on the European Elites. 

From Xbox.com: 

Hot New Accessories for Xbox 360

The Xbox® platform of hardware and accessories is thriving with American consumers spending more money on Xbox 360™ than on any other next-generation platform. At E3, Microsoft announced European availability of the premium Xbox 360™ Elite starting August 24, and unveiled several new additions to the hardware and accessories lineup for Xbox 360, all available this holiday season:

  • Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console —In anticipation of this year's largest blockbuster gamer launch, Microsoft will offer the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition console. The console features an authentic Spartan green and gold finish and comes with matching Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, 20GB Hard Drive, Headset, Play & Charge Kit, and exclusive Halo® 3 Gamer Pics and Theme available via Xbox LIVE® download. Available in September.

  • Xbox 360 Messenger Kit —Chatting with friends and family on Xbox LIVE and Windows XP and Windows Vista®-based PCs can now be done using the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit. This device easily connects to any Xbox 360 controller and provides thumb-stroke chat capabilities while maintaining gameplay functionality in one easy-to-hold device. The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit includes a Chatpad and Xbox 360 Headset, and will be available beginning September 6. ERP $29.99 (U.S.).

  • Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers available in festive new colors—Gamers can express their identity with new pink, dark blue and light blue (available in Europe and Japan) Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers. These new colors will be available in October. ERP $49.99 (U.S.).

[Via Xbox.com and Bungie.net]


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emotaku's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 01:39
emotaku
Listen Microsoft, you can take that new 360 and just give us better d-pads and we'll call it a day.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 01:39
Mxyzptlk
Dude, it's all about the Smoothie Mix flavored Skittles.
Xbudz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 01:40
Xbudz
Those controllers are FUGLY.

The tint on the limited 360's DVD tray is pimpin the MC Visor color... hawt.
Remz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 01:41
Remz
those colored controllers are freaking ugly...

i like the halo 360 though.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 01:41
Sharpless
I'm getting the pink one.
narcosis219's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 01:45
narcosis219
I think we had a MASSIVE DAMAGE/RIIIIDGEE RACER!!! moment when peter moore held that halo themed 360... cause the rabid halo fans don't already have a 360. Do we really need another 360?
XeroxMe's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 01:47
XeroxMe
Am I the only one not liking an army green 360? I was down for black and the original white is nice, but wow I just don't get the green one.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 01:49
Mxyzptlk
@ XeroxMe:

I'm with you, looks fugly to me.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:05
Sharpless
No, I'm with you too. I have absolutely no interest in this 360. The original Halo Xbox was cooler, because at least it was transparent. This one... it's just kind of "meh." Only the really hardcore Halo nerds, and all the little kiddies, will be getting excited about this one.
Jester's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:07
Jester
Wow, that looks hideous.
LostCrichton's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:09
LostCrichton
not sold on it at all. They didn't even bother to give specs let alone pricing...
LostCrichton's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:11
LostCrichton
nevermind...went to xbox.com and saw the specs...it's still an ugly mother...
Aequitas's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:13
Aequitas
Specs like what? It's an Xbox 360 with a 20GB hard disk. Expect it to go for $350-400.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:14
Topher Cantler
The Halo 360 is hot. Can I get that one with a pink controller?
0bshaky's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:18
0bshaky
The keyboard attachment for $30? Nah. More like $20 or $25. Damn whats up with these peripherals being that expensive? The only great price is the Wireless receiver for PC at $15. I would have paid $20. Oh well. there goes paying that billion dollars.
Plasma Ray Man's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:24
Plasma Ray Man
I wonder if they will come out with an Elite Halo 360 or if that is one.
StriderS's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:44
StriderS
I don't like it. I refuse to call that Green.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 02:50
Jim Sterling
That is the most garish blue I ever saw.
XeroxMe's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 03:10
XeroxMe
Why're they giving this thing an HDMI port? I feel a little betrayed that MSoft is putting new tech in this ugly mother and won't upgrade the Premiums.
A1HK's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 04:39
A1HK
Uhg! What, with the hype of the H3 Zune and now this 20gb no game included H3 360 i sure hope H3 is better than the beta.

*yawn*
bhive01's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 07:02
bhive01
I liked the rainbow colored controllers from my N64. It was much easier to keep track of which one was which when I brought them over to a friends. I had Yellow, Blue, Black and the gray one that came with it.

With that new Viva Pinata Mini game I think MS is looking to get some of that lucrative "casual"/non-gamer market. Pink is a good way to win over the ladies and gay men.
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 07:42
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain
I suddenly remember that stupid-ass Halo Zune. Killing two dead birds with one brick, IIRC.
subnet6's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 08:14
subnet6
"Only the really hardcore Halo nerds, and all the little kiddies,"

Aren't those 2 groups one and the same?
lethaljim's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 08:29
lethaljim
they should do an elite halo 360, but o so cunningly in the bluey colour of the elites. thatd look pimpin'
BigPopaGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 09:12
BigPopaGamer
Man, cmon M$, if you want us to take your machine as a serious, adult gaming device, we need it to look the part. Besides, if you really want your 360 to look better, you should get a skin to put on it. If anyone is interested in that, the company I work for makes custom graphic skins for the 360. BTW, not a plug just trying to share with my gaming compadres.
Danmartigan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 10:16
Danmartigan
Wow this is exactly what we need, Microsoft. MORE COLORS!! Waaaay better than a console that works.
Axle's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 10:41
Axle
Console that works? When was that?
BigPopaGamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 11:07
BigPopaGamer
@AgentMoo
HA HA HA! Nice one. Didn't even notice that when I typed it out. I'll remember that next time.
908peruvian's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 11:22
908peruvian
SO NOW THERE'S A 20 GIG WITH HDMI....FUCK ME!!!

if my 3rd X360 breaks!!
they better send me that Halo one!!
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 11:27
brainderailment
Those controllers look like they've been painted with a rattle-can. HOW MUCH DOES THAT HALO360 COST!?! Nobody knows. 20Gb please. They are apparently going for the non-hardcore Halo loving, but don't yet have 360s people. (Seems kind of niche to me) I wonder if it has HDMI even though it only has 20Gb. I could look for myself, but I'm that lazy and I care that much.
ZombieLifeTaker's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2007 15:56
ZombieLifeTaker
I Like the colored controllers, it reminds me of the N64 days with all kinds of colorful accessories.

ahhh, the good old days.
Furnimus's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/12/2007 19:30
Furnimus
Okay, on a slightly off-topic note, I have a premium 360 from December '05. I have not put any fans or anything on it, and it hasn't died. Anyway...

C'mon M$oft! You wanna sell me a new Xbox??? Do ya?? Give me that Halo 360, with backlit buttons on the controller, a Halo themed play charge kit (green and orange and such), HDMI 1.3, built in WiFi, and slap another 100 gigs on that Hard Drive so it can be like its older brother Elite. I would pay $500 for this, even though my Xbox is in ship-shape condition. Seriously guys, wouldn't that be awesome? Throw in the beta for permanant play while you're at it ;)
ian_esq's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2007 02:07
ian_esq
Fuck You Jester
ian_esq's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/22/2007 02:08
ian_esq
Right up your ass
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