As you already know, the collecting It is a theme that many users love. But especially, for those people who love video games and the history of consoles, this topic is something very special. On other occasions we have compiled some of the most exclusive models of Sony and Nintendo game consoles. But today it is the turn to introduce you to some of the best xbox special versions, the Microsoft console.
Xbox History: 20 years of consoles
It seems like yesterday when in November 2001 we saw the launch of the first desktop game console launched by Microsft. Since then, there have been several models that have succeeded this device to provide us with hours and hours of distraction. lovers green X.
Although it is likely that, if you are reading this article, you know what the release path of these consoles has been, it is not bad to remember the complete list (in order) of the entire family:
- Xbox (2001)
- Xbox 360 (2005)
- Xbox One (2013)
- Xbox Series X/S (2020)
Within each of these names there are different sub-models such as the Xbox 360 Slim and Elite, or for example the Xbox One S or X. A large number of units have been developed from each of them that, with the arrival of events specials, game outings and other reasons led to the creation of certain special models.
Xbox special editions
Now that we have remembered a little about the history of Microsoft consoles, it is time to remember the most exclusive models of each release. We start with the special editions of the original xbox, the first to present exclusive options although they were not too many.
Xbox Kasumi-Chan Blue Edition
As we told you, the first model that came with a special version of this console was the Xbox Kasumi-Chan Blue Edition. This hit the market in 2004 to commemorate the release of the game "Dead or Alive Ultimate", which was a huge success at the time. Of course, it is an exclusive version since only 5.000 units of it were manufactured and, in addition, they were only sold in Japan.
The aesthetic, as you can see in the photo, is blue instead of the classic black model and, in addition, it is semi-transparent so you could see (more or less) the components through it.
There is also a even more exclusive model in green color signed by himself Bill GatesHence its absolute exclusivity. This went up for auction a few years ago for a starting price of 5.000 euros.
Xbox 360 special editions
Moving on to another model of this console, now it's time to talk about the special and limited versions of the Xbox 360. This is where, at last, these types of editions for video game lovers gained strength.
Xbox 360 Halo Edition
As you already know, if you are a video game lover, the Halo saga is one of the most popular and brought with it, in addition to many hours of entertainment, a couple of special versions of the Xbox 360. Specifically, the one you are seeing in the image is dedicated to Halo 4, but there is also another model for the Halo 3. Both came with the console, a pair of custom controllers, and a physical copy of the game.
Xbox 360 Star Wars Edition
The followers of Star Wars they really enjoyed this special version of the Xbox 360 that came with the release of Star Wars Kinect. This edition included a console with the design reminiscent of R2D2, a gold controller to commemorate C3PO, the Xbox 360 Kinect, and a copy of the game itself.
Xbox 360 Call of Duty MW3 Edition
And of course, following in the footsteps of the popular sagas, Microsoft could not forget one like Call Of Duty. Specifically, this special edition is based on the CoD Modern Warfare 3, with a design for controller and game console as if it were a worn metallic device. This also came with a physical copy of the game.
Xbox 360 Simpsons Edition
The limited editions of this console were not just limited to games. And it is that, to celebrate the premiere of the film of the Simpson In 2007, Microsoft developed in collaboration with Colorware 100 exclusive units of the Xbox 360 dedicated to this film.
Xbox 360 Slim Gears of War Edition
Another collaboration of this company to create a special edition of the Xbox 360 was the agreement with Epic Games. The result of this union? A version dedicated to the video game Gears of War. As it used to happen with the rest of the special versions of the time, this one came with a characteristic aesthetic on the body of the console and its controls, as well as a physical copy of the game.
Xbox 360 Mass Effect Edition
Finally, within the collection of the most special consoles of the Xbox 360, we find this dedicated to the title of Mass Effect. An edition whose physique changed its aesthetics a lot and made it quite striking for the public.
Xbox One special editions
Going a little further in time, now is the time to show you the most striking special versions of the Xbox One.
Xbox One Call of Duty Edition
As we mentioned before with the same game, in this case, Microsoft repeated with another special version in collaboration with Activision. This is the edition dedicated to Call of Duty Advanced Warfare on Xbox One, a console that modified the aesthetics of the console and controls, being the 1 TB model the one that was available and including a copy of the game itself in the pack.
Xbox One S Lamborghini Edition
Motor lovers' eyes lit up with this special edition of the Xbox One S that was launched for the centenary of the Lamborghini sports car brand. This is a fairly limited version that was only marketed in Australia, which is why users all over the world were biting their nails and paying the occasional extra cost to get it to their homes.
Xbox One S Audi R8 Edition
And the same thing happened, in this case because of a game, with the special version dedicated to Forza Horizon 3 in 2016. In this case, Xbox Germany held a raffle for a 500 GB Xbox One and a modified aesthetic that they baptized as Xbox One S Audi R8.
Xbox One S Coco Edition
Repeating the dynamic we saw with one of the versions of the Xbox 360, this was a special edition of the Xbox One S which was designed to commemorate the coco movie release on Blu-Ray. An agreement between Microsoft and Sony that developed only 5 units that were raffled off in the United States.
Xbox One S Minecraft Edition
Few are those who do not know a game like Minecraft. This achieved enormous success, as well as on PC, in its version for Xbox 360. Microsoft's response was to launch a limited edition for the Xbox One S, in which we had a controller that embodied a creeper and a console with the aesthetic of one of the grass cubes in this game.
Xbox One X Cyberpunk 2077 Edition
Another of the commemorative versions of video games, this being one that we know more about, is this cybernetic edition of the Xbox One S created by Microsoft and CD Projekt RED for the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. This is undoubtedly one of the most striking special versions of all those created so far.
Xbox One X Jordan Edition
A limited version for basketball lovers was this union between Microsoft and Jordan, to create an Xbox with the aesthetics of this iconic brand. In it, and in its control, we can see the jumpman logo stamped on the red color.
Xbox One X Gears 5 Edition
Repeating the saga, Microsoft launched another limited edition but, in this case, dedicated to Gears 5. This came with a rather spectacular aesthetic of broken ice and metal through the body of the console and its controller, where you could see the frozen Crimson Omen symbol of Gears of War. In addition, this edition included the titles of Gears 5 Ultimate Edition, Gears of War Ultimate Edition and Gears of War 4, 3 and 2 completely free of charge.
Xbox One S Cuphead Edition
Finally, within the list of special and limited editions of the Xbox One, we have this dedicated to the game Cuphead. A title that was spectacularly successful both physically and digitally, and that made Xbox UK and Studio MDHR come together to create this wonderful edition.
Xbox Series X/S
As you can imagine, this model of the Microsft game console has been on the market for less than a year and, therefore, it still does not have any special edition in its catalogue. However, from Microsoft they have already announced that, of course, in the future they will develop special and limited versions of the Xbox Series X/S.
So we recommend that you keep an eye on this article because it will be "alive". As new special / limited editions of this console are released, we will update the article so that you are aware of any interesting models. Something that you will enjoy if, of course, you are one of those users who enjoys collecting or if they decide to release a limited model of your favorite game.