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Reminder: Create custom Dtoid PS3 XMB theme, win games and fancy schwag! photo

A friendly reminder -- we're trying to give stuff away! You see all that crap up there? Boy, do we want to keep it. Hell, some of us don't even have our own copies of Uncharted ... or any clothes. So how do you win it? It's simple.

We're looking for someone to make a custom Destructoid XcrossMediaBar for the PlayStation 3. Sony was kind enough to give us a slew of cool stuff to give away: 

First Prize
Copies (one each) of Uncharted, Folklore, Heavenly Sword, and NBA 08 for the PS3
Random assortment of PS3 schwag (t-shirt, belt buckle, pens, luggage tags, etc.)

Second Prize
Random PS3 schwag assortment

Third prize
Random PS3 schwag assortment, but not as much as  the second prize winner, because he/she is slightly cooler than you are ... but you're still pretty cool.

The contest ends this Friday, November 30, and we've already got a bunch of great submissions ... so where's yours, punk? Hit the jump for all of the details, including rules (lame!) and how to enter.

Contest Rules and other important stuff (READ ME!)

  • The XMB theme should be Destructoid related (which could mean using our color scheme, versions of the robot head, etc.)
  • The theme can not contain any inappropriate references (including, but not limited to: pornography, profanity, etc.). This should go without saying, but we know how you animals can get!
  • Finalized XMB themes should be sent to dtoidcontest@gmail.com


Creating your own XMB theme

  • First, you'll need the custom XMB theme compiler, which you can get from Sony here.
  • The compiler package contains detailed information on how to edit and create your own XMB theme. Don't be afraid of the big words in the detailed guide.
  • Need a little assistance? Lili-chan software has an easy to use PlayStation 3 theme builder, which can be found at their Web site. Sorry folks, Windows only. [Thanks, Takeshi!]

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24 comments | showing # 1 to 24

king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 17:42
king3vbo
I DO WANT

too bad I am ps3-less
ToxicPrince's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 17:42
ToxicPrince
ALMOST worth buying a PS3 for, just to create an XMB, just to win this stuff.

Almost.
foxhound009's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 17:47
foxhound009
hmmm.. I really don't feel like.... making it.. . Those prizes aren't my type ;P
linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 18:05
linuxguy
U.S only?
micropizzle's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 18:29
micropizzle
Not even worth trying, someone (sorry your name escapes me) already created the most amazing one ever.
Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 18:33
Kryptinite
I need to find a pc dammit. Someone with a pc make me one and I'll just keep uncharted, you can have the rest :).
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 18:45
Holyetheline
Wow Nick, your picture looks hott.
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 19:13
Joe Burling
Dammit. This is totally off topic but my ex girlfriend has a picture somewhere on this post and every other front page post, so I see her all the time. She should really die in a bridge collapse. /venting
Jayeugene's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 20:33
Jayeugene
Do want
Turtule Soup's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 20:39
Turtule Soup
i just want uncharted and hevnly sword.
Milofo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 21:23
Milofo
I'd enter but I have no computer graphics skills whatsoever so I gotta sit out on this one.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 21:35
Takeshi
@Jayeugene

Don't you mean 'Do Get'? Your theme rocks!

I really like to see the other submissions.

to bad I suck at paint.
Jayeugene's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 21:39
Jayeugene
@Takeshi

Thanks! I cant wait to see others..muy curioso.
loki d20's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 21:47
loki d20
If only I was talented...
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 22:07
Takeshi
Own a Mac and still want to enter this contest? You can send your icons to me and I'll make a theme for you. So you can win some pretty stuff.
Look here
cousinike's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 22:15
cousinike
All I have to say is fuck the contest... HOW CAN I GET THAT BELT BUCKLE!
Burkhart's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2007 06:28
Burkhart
Thats a really sweet prize pack, I'm just too lazy and unskilled to make a xmb...
Jayeugene's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2007 22:51
Jayeugene
@ wangding

I hope you like the feel of BANSTICK!
Eques-Ardor's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/29/2007 23:46
Eques-Ardor
I really hope you extend the deadline. haha. :C
rabbitgmlvl's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/30/2007 00:31
rabbitgmlvl
hello,my friend! as a fan of WOW, don't you feel time is limited when you want to level your toon to a higher status.besides ,the lack of gold maybe also suffers you.but it will never happen since now. www.gmlvl.com is ready to do something for WOW fans.anytime you place power leveling order,a bonus of 12 hours' free power leveling is added as well. it just takes one minute to have a try!and amazing experience is there for you.
rabbitgmlvl's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/30/2007 00:32
rabbitgmlvl
hello,my friend! as a fan of WOW, don't you feel time is limited when you want to level your toon to a higher status.besides ,the lack of gold maybe also suffers you.but it will never happen since now. www.gmlvl.com is ready to do something for WOW fans.anytime you place power leveling order,a bonus of 12 hours' free power leveling is added as well. it just takes one minute to have a try!and amazing experience is there for you.
Eques-Ardor's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/30/2007 20:43
Eques-Ardor
Mine's so close to finished! ACK! 2 hours left to complete it and submit. :P
Eques-Ardor's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/30/2007 22:23
Eques-Ardor
And mine's in! :]
cotrol206's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/10/2007 12:56
cotrol206
sorry i would try but to lazy!!!!
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