Hot New Accessories

[Maka]

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Hot New Accessories for Xbox 360

Published July 10, 2007
The Xbox® platform of hardware and accessories (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/accessories/default.htm) 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 (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360halo3console/default.htm) —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 (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360messengerkit/) —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 (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360wirelesscontrollerpink/default.htm), dark blue (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360wirelesscontrollerblue/default.htm) (available in North America, Australia and New Zealand) and light blue (available in Asia, Europe and Japan) Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers. These new colors will be available in October. ERP $49.99 (U.S.).


Although not nearly as cool as some of the Wii things, this is still pretty cool. We already knew about the Messaging Keyboard earlier and the Halo Xbox from E3, but now we will also have controllers in funky colours, I might try a pink one. What do you guys think. Personally, Microsoft failed just a little in this department this year, it seems they just forgot about it, and only focused on games. I wanted more.

[TacticalChaos15]

Yuck. Those are considered Hot new accesories by microsoft. Those are ugly colors for controllers ( wait for the spartan one :^) and the 360 looks like master chief crapped on it. The only thing that I will probably get is the messenger. I could see that be useful.

[Shaaady Souljah]

i think the console looks very nice. although i would never buy a new xbox just to have it be halo-themed.

blue for controllers is cool. and i guess chicks (and maka) need pink, but it looks white...why not regular pink. also, hopefully they come out with red, yellow and maybe some others in the future as well...

[TacticalChaos15]

Yah, thats true I guess. There are girl gamers and Maka's out there :^) but I still think the halo themed 360 is horrible and Microsft needs to stop making a new console ever 2 months. It is getting kind of old. A red or orange controller would be cool.

[Tussell]

Yeah, not really what I'd consider "hot".

[Jdm7399]

The Messenger Kit is all I'm aiming for. I think I'll pass on the other accessories.:p

[Tussell]

Yeah, I might hit up the kit. But they still have to fix the child account thing before I spend money on the keyboard.

[xVanished]

Those look pretty cool.. All i'm getting is the Messenger Kit though. That's what I would consider 'Hot'.

[Spacecakes]

The Halo 3 Console looks ok, but i cant see myself looking at it for to long without sayin geez why did i buy this crap. :p

The Messenger Kit I will get without thinkin twice. It will be a usefull thing to have.

[ilski]

None of that gets my money. I could care less what color the controllers are. Nor do I want a Halo themed 360. And I have a USB keyboard.

[Tussell]

None of that gets my money. I could care less what color the controllers are. Nor do I want a Halo themed 360. And I have a USB keyboard.
As do I, but I'd much rather buy another one than some horribly colored Xbox or controller. :p

[graf1k]

I think that Halo Xbox is butt ugly but rumor has it it's A LOT quieter than previous model 360s and may have the Falcon chip in it.

CheapyD explains:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MftsRFmvPVo
It's in the last half I believe.

[L3giOn]

I guess I'm the only one but I like the way the Halo box looks. As for the keyboard, I hate windows live messenger so I couldn't care less about it.

[XxCARBONKIDxX]

Thanks For The Update Maka

[X-Breakaway]

The only thing out of these that i'm looking forward to is the keyboard, as I know I will probably use it on a regular basis, and the wife will be using it very regularly, so will be worth the money. As for the other stuff though, couldn't careless.

[graf1k]

I should also add that when I get an Elite, I totally plan on getting at least one pink controller. Pink + Black FTMFW!

[Me™]

only one im getting is the keyboard

[BlaZiN cdn]

The blue controller is kind of cool. I might buy that keyboard if they ever fix children not being aloud to use windows live messenger.

[Tussell]

The thing that bothers me about the controllers is that the entire thing isn't the color. I mean, the bottom goes back to being gray. :(

[DarkEchoesX]

Not exactly hot are they? A nasty looking pink controller, a controller in the worst shade of blue I've ever seen, and a really ugly "Halo" console that looks like it has been sneezed on.

It's pretty funny how it's taken this long to get a couple of controllers with naff paint jobs, when you can buy controller cases in every colour, including transparent and chrome ones. I think I'd rather buy one of those cases, open up my controller and change it myself.

[JoeHacker90]

sweet. i want the halo 3 360.

[Cold Rival]

The console and controller looks pretty sweet. But I think M$ are trying to milk the whole Halo thing way too much. The only thing I see myself getting would be the keypad, but I don't use MSN through my Xbox, so I dunno.

[Maka]

i think the console looks very nice. although i would never buy a new xbox just to have it be halo-themed.

blue for controllers is cool. and i guess chicks (and maka) need pink, but it looks white...why not regular pink. also, hopefully they come out with red, yellow and maybe some others in the future as well...

I was joking about the Pink one. But I dont really need more controllers. I have two from Launch, and my friends have more for when they come over if they want to play. And If I did buy one, than it would be the Elite One, Black.

[Fenrir767]

I really like the look of the halo console

[eXiled Killah]

The Halo 3 Console looks ok, but i cant see myself looking at it for to long without sayin geez why did i buy this crap. :p

The Messenger Kit I will get without thinkin twice. It will be a usefull thing to have.

Just wait till it craps out on you. Chances are that they'll send you a plain pro box instead of another halo box.

I could see me getting the messenger kit too.

Anyone notice that they didn't disclose the price point for this 'hot new accessory':rolleyes:

[bosInFusioN]

It's a shame that this is all they could come up with. I mean really, a couple paint jobs and a thumb keyboard...

Oh well maybe next year.

[Aphlix]

Seriously!

WTF ARE MICROSOFT THINKING THE FACIST BASTARDS!

First they stop us Brits from Downloading films ect from XBLMP

NOW THEY COLOR CODE OUR BLOODY COUNTRIES!?

We only get light blue and you get Pink and Dark Blue.

WTF IS GOING ON FFS!!!

[sawman90]

kinda sad what they did come up with... I mean if I wanted a blue or pink controller all I would do is paint it.... the only thing I want is the keyboard... but still it would be kinda useless

[Cyrex]

I'm thinking about getting the keyboard because it will only be like $20 and i type too many different messages to not have one

[Tekumel]

1. The Halo 360 is F U G L Y. Anybody that buys that knowingly is getting exactly what they deserve.

2. XBox 360 Fanboy has a picture of the 2 new controllers. http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.xbox360fanboy.com/media/2007/07/pinkbluepastelgreat.jpg

Sorry, I prefer my easter eggs to stay in the games, not controlling them.

3. The keyboard is interesting, but I'll have to try it out in a store. I like it for the fact that I'm a FFXI player, but I'm not sure how well it'll work for that. I only use voice messaging over XBL, so that's not a real issue.

[Punish3r]

Good to see some new "official" merchandise. I'll consider buying the text message attachment when I can acually use the Windows Live Messanger on the 360 :P

[ThrillKillBill]

well ebgames finally posted the date and price for the messenger kit and here's the link. enjoy ;)

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802723

[Spot2009]

I wish they had those clear green ones like w/ the Xbox 1 controllers.. Those were cool.

[Comon ST]

They should of made a USB Port that uses the Old S Controllers from Xbox 1. Rape in Halo 2 FTW!

Ill be picking up the Keyboard. Im gonna get the Pink controller for my friend :P