Todd McFarlane designs wireless Halo 3 controllers

Microsoft's Xbox 360 controller is no stranger to hacks 'n mods, but unless your drawing skills are on par with Mr. Todd McFarlane, you won't soon be duplicating these on your own. Both the Spartan and Covenant wireless controllers are splashed in artwork by none other than the Spawn man himself on "high-quality, scratch and wear resistant plastic," and include a limited edition Halo 3 figurine to boot. Moreover, those who aren't down with wrapping their palms around a third-party controller shouldn't fret, as these special devices are first-party through and through. Lastly, an equally rare headset looks to also be available, but it skips the McFarlane makeover in favor of a simple Halo 3 logo. All three units are tentatively set to ship the first week in September for a stiff $59.99 apiece, but after waiting this long to finally have Halo 3 spinnin' in your console, you might as well complete the experience.

[Via Joystiq, thanks Mark]

[Paul @ Jun 13th 2007 9:49AM]

i would never pay 60$ for something just because they slapped some stickers on a controller

[a ham sandwich @ Jun 13th 2007 9:53AM]

ha! i would!

[Tobi @ Jun 13th 2007 10:08AM]

Me too lol

[Aaron @ Jun 13th 2007 10:04AM]

Eh, it's only $10 more than the regular wireless controller, so why the hell not. I'd buy one myself, but I've already got two and I don't really need more than that.

[Brandon @ Jun 13th 2007 10:57AM]

I'd porbably just get the headset. The controllers are pointless when there's a hundred dollar limited-edition-triple-bypass-multiple-laceration-part-of-a-complete-breakfast Halo 3 box set being released.

With a helmet.

[Andy S. @ Jun 13th 2007 11:41AM]

Wow, those are hideous and completely lame. If playing Halo 3 wasn't enough to cement your future as a lifelong virgin, owning one of these certainly is.

[Aaron @ Jun 13th 2007 1:36PM]

I've played both Halo games. All the way through, more than once. Even played a few rounds online. And -- here's the kicker -- I'm not a virgin! In fact, I beat both of them on split-screen co-op with my girlfriend. I'll be playing Halo 3, too. And still having sex. :)

[Aluvendale @ Jun 13th 2007 11:24AM]

Here's my opinion. I don't expect it to be yours: I own the white version of the headset. It's not that great for the price. Also, you have to reach up to your ear to mute it or turn up/down the volume, which is less convenient than having it right there on the controller. I use the wired original headset over this one most of the time.

As for the controller, I'd pay the extra $10, but I already have all the controllers I need.

Paul, I don't think they just "slapped some stickers" on it. It's higher quality than that.

[tiuk @ Jun 13th 2007 11:33AM]

The controllers look pretty ugly to me. If they'd just given it a color scheme like the new headset I'd probably be interested.

[Ted @ Jun 13th 2007 12:09PM]

Isn't Todd McFarlane the idiot who payed a million dollars for Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball?

[EDomain @ Jun 13th 2007 1:05PM]

"Isn't Todd McFarlane the idiot who payed a million dollars for Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball?"

He may have PAID a million for a baseball. But he could afford it, and probably can spell too

[Sebastien @ Aug 10th 2007 7:07AM]

He actually paid $3M for the ball.

[kyle allen @ Jun 13th 2007 10:46PM]

um...k, thats really usefull.