Microsoft doing two new Xbox 360 colors: bright red and green

Come September 30th you'll be able to yourself some Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers in limited edition bright red and green colors. The packages will be slightly different, however, with the red including a Play & Charge Kit (i.e. rechargeable battery and USB cable) for $65, while the green (and how -- shown above) comes straight for $55. Unapologetically, Microsoft lists the "SKU role" for each controller as "profit driver." Indeed.

Microsoft doing two new Xbox 360 colors: bright red and green

[arnavdesai Posted Jul 15th 2008 9:02AM]

Shouldnt this be released around Christmas , you know red and green colors of the season kinda thing ?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 10:11AM]

Am I the only one thinking that they would be great to play Mario and Luigi's games?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 10:13AM]

I haven't played on a 360 for a while but where are the black and white buttons?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 10:45AM]

There are no black and white buttons on the 360. The black and white buttons have basically been replaced by the left and right bumpers.

[Vcize Posted Jul 15th 2008 10:31AM]

As an aside, the 360 controllers are very easy to paint. Just use vinyl dye and they won't fade or affect the buttons at all:

http://www.vcize.com/360controller/gator1s.jpg
http://www.vcize.com/360controller/gator3s.jpg
http://www.vcize.com/360controller/gator4s.jpg

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 1:20PM]

lol

FLORIDA STATE!

[das boot Posted Jul 15th 2008 10:50AM]

FUGLY....thats right, i said it.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 11:12AM]

It's overwhelming. The level of innovation from Microsoft for these controllers is just astounding. I expect massive lines of people worldwide for this release.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 11:31AM]

see, we can be fun like the Wii too!

does it glow in the dark?
http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/25/glow-in-the-dark-xbox-360-enclosure-takes-you-back-to-1992/

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 12:17PM]

i like the green

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 12:29PM]

Now we only need the fruitcake faceplate for the complete xmas experience

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 2:02PM]

Hmmmm......now i know why Gates and Ballmer never got along

Up next, polka dots designed controllers!!

[Gavin M Posted Jul 15th 2008 2:46PM]

Wow how did they come up with these colors? First the red one comes with recharge kit it must be to match the RROD and to compensate for it also. And the green comes with less because of the low amount of 360's that actually work. Now saying this I'm a 360 elite owner had two actually, and the first day mine was plagued wit RROD. second one been working fine from day one. Including being thrown down a whole flight of steps, by a disgrunttled girlfriend

[engadget fanboy Posted Jul 15th 2008 8:49PM]

wow you gf is a game hater too.

[Gavin M Posted Jul 15th 2008 9:02PM]

yeah thats y she is an ex girlfriend now !!

[engadget fanboy Posted Jul 15th 2008 8:48PM]

Ill take one of each. I will totaly buy anything in a different colour. Mmm so many Zunes.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 15th 2008 11:59PM]

what are they on? does this look like christmas time?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 27th 2008 6:14AM]

I want a new xbox(720or something) my 360 has been changed now about 21 times helpdesk actualy remebers my name so for Christnas I would rather have a xbox that will work forever then 2 new colors.
And to you Sony fans I will never buy a blurayplayer that also plays games and lookes like my fat aunt.
So please god make my xbox(360) work...
That was all now move along

[SolaceInSound Posted Sep 30th 2008 11:35PM]

@ Mark, you do realize in the world of retail the holidays start a lot earlier than they day you give mommy your christmas list right? companies need time to get this shit on shelves and make people aware, not ALL consumers read engadget daily, or at all.

and I love how jowwy neede to throw that random Sony fanbo insult in there, how's it going in left field?

companies are in business to make profits, as the SKU says, they aren't here to make every little internet douche happy with every single product they produce. There are thousands of little kids who will love bright colorful controllers and whose parents will gladly fill microsofts pockets with cash.