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Shield your eyes: Limited edition 360 controller out soon photo

Remember that ugly/fugly/fug ugly limited edition GameStop-branded Xbox 360 controller from way back when? Why am I even asking -- how could anyone forget?

Major Nelson reminds us that the black and red beast nears ever closer. The $70 wireless controller plus Play & Charge Kit bundle begins shipping on Monday of next week. Oddly enough, the device is being offered for pre-order at this time.

Who would want to reserve such a th--I don't even want to know.


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vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:41
vexed alex
That's even uglier than the Halo 3 XBOX controllers.
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:44
AgentMOO
Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one?
Malovane's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:46
Malovane
Red Ring of Death edition controller?
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:47
Los255
That red makes no fucking sense.
FreakinSatch's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:47
FreakinSatch
I actually don't think it looks that bad... $70 is a joke though.
dj-anon's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:47
dj-anon
You'd think they'd hire good designers for this stuff.
TewDee's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:47
TewDee
I think it's cool...

Not $70 cool, but cool.
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:49
Char Aznable
Upgrade the fucking d-pad already, you assholes!
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:50
Shin Oni
70 bucks and no Dpad upgrade? no fuckin thanks.
Primo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:50
Primo
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:50
Xzyliac
Now don't get my wrong. Black and red are too laws against fashion that, done right, I can totally get behind.

But this? This is a crime against humanity. No thanks.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:53
Los255
"Upgrade the fucking d-pad already, you assholes!"

THIS
ChronosWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:57
ChronosWing
I don't know I kind of like it.... but then again I bought the Wal-Mart exclusive 360 controller because I also thought that one looked bad ass...
Shadowiii's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 16:59
Shadowiii
It's like spiderman had sex with an xbox controller and this popped out.
Netnavi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 17:03
Netnavi
The dpad is the same? What is the point of this controller? red and black colors mean extra price? WTF?
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 17:12
Topher Cantler
Thou were the ugliest witch, 'tis true, but that creep is uglier far than you.
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 17:28
Elsa
That's really, really, really ugly.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 17:39
brainderailment
If it were all carbon fiber, no red whatsoever, I'd think it were cool. Besides, what are you looking at when you play, your hands?
Will Kotlicky's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 17:39
Will Kotlicky
Are you kidding me!? That controller looks fucking awesome.
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 17:41
Crunshii
$70 for something less than the wiimote+nunchuks and Sixaxis rumbler LOL.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 17:52
Dexter345
Why yes, Jordan, this is quite hideous.
ndschroede23's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 18:11
ndschroede23
I don't know, I actually kinda like it. If the plug-n-play thing were significantly more expensive than $40 I'd consider this.

Also, what's this talk about upgrading the D-pad? I'm not entirely aware of that...
Doos's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 18:18
Doos
Fucking heinous.. I'm not sure I'd accept that as a gift.

Ok, I totally would.. but only because it's always good to have extra controllers.
Strandli's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 18:46
Strandli
if they're going to make a black/red controller, make a deadpool-themed one for gods sake, with the quote "my common sense is tingeling", comic readers and people with taste would at least buy it, no-one wants THAT.
Horror Leader's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 19:18
Horror Leader
Anyone in the Fairfax county, Virginia area want to do a midnight launch for this magnificent piece of hardware? I will bring the beers.
mrsatan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 20:37
mrsatan
So ugly! My eyes! IT BURNS!
danthuman's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 21:45
danthuman
$70 come freaking on controllers shouldn't cost more than a game fucking stupid.
XGC TheDude's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 22:32
XGC TheDude
I would raather have a morbid stix!
Mummified Circuitry's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 23:30
Mummified Circuitry
I don't think it's entirely hideous, but I'd take the white controller over it anyday.

And 70 dollars? HA.
ZeeJayTL's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/16/2009 23:46
ZeeJayTL
$50 Controller + $20 plug-in-play...

I understand it's pricey but didnt expect this much backlash
lewness's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2009 02:32
lewness
Oh my God. New Super Mario Bros Wii will be shipped on a red case.

DOES THIS MEAN YOU CAN NOW COTROL THE WII WITH AN XBOX360 CONTROLLER??!!

</conspiracytheorist>
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2009 03:26
Necros
DEAR GOD MY EYES
Oathodian's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2009 05:02
Oathodian
I don't understand why GameStop has a radiation themed controller.
SkinBintin's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2009 06:19
SkinBintin
@Oathodian

It's simple really, GameStop/EBGames causes Cancer. :)
Everyday Legend's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2009 10:33
Everyday Legend
So glad I don't work for the GameStapo anymore.
These fucks think that this will actually be reserved.

$70 for a controller that looks like total shit. Great move, asshats.
MarginalMeaning's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/18/2009 02:10
MarginalMeaning
Seriously looks gross, I'm happy with my plain red controller... although someone traded in two pink controllers to the gs I used to work at... and I'm a bit tempted.

At least it's not as bad as the walmart dragoncrap controllers.
HYRULESKNIGHT's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/21/2009 11:43
HYRULESKNIGHT
my eyesssssssss!!!!......I will slap anybody I come across that buys this
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