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Red 'Resident Evil 5' Xbox 360 Unveiled!

by Joshua Topolsky on February 24, 2009 at 05:09 PM


Looks like that red Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 bundle wasn't just some tripped out figment of your imagination. Just moments ago, the package popped up for Xbox Live subscribers, detailing a handsome red Xbox 360 Elite with a 120GB hard drive, 'Resident Evil 5,' 'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix,' and a few other odds and ends (like a handful of cables). There's an indication that you can pre-order the kit, but at this point, we're not aware of any place to follow through. We'll keep our eyes peeled, of course.

Update: According to the German press release we just received, the limited edition bundle will hit Europe on March 13th for €299 -- likely $399 Stateside. Gallery updated with official press pictures.

Update 2: Boom! Pre-order at Best Buy for $399. [Thanks, Ivan]

Limited-Edition Game Consoles

    Xbox's unveiling of its new, red 'Resident Evil' console is the most recent in a line of limited edition consoles designed to tap in to the "collector" market. While some of the limited edition consoles were released with a specific target audience in mind, others appeal to the sensibilities of all gamers. You can check out some other recent limited edition consoles in the following pages:

    Metal Gear Solid 4 Limited Edition PS3:
    This bundle not only included a gunmetal gray PS3 with matching wireless controller, but also the MGS4: Guns of the Patriot Limited Edition game.

    Nintendo Pokemon DS Lite:
    At the forefront of limited edition sales, Nintendo offered this yellow DS complete with Pikachu etching.

    Guitar Hero: On Tour DS Bundle:
    Nintendo offered fans of this franchise a special silver and black DS featuring a fiery Guitar Hero logo on the cover.

    Lilac PSP:
    It's not difficult to discern the target audience for this console set to be released with the $199 Hannah Montana Entertainment Pack.

    Nintendo Pink Ribbon DS
    Nintendo not only pledged five dollars from every purchase of these $129.99 consoles to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, but that they would also donate at least $100,000 in total.

    -- Warren Baines


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