Commodore knocks a home run with MLB-themed gaming rigs

Hard to say if these MLB-themed gaming PCs will be "a line drive to right" with gamers out there, but Commodore has certainly "rounded the bases" in order to deliver some pretty fanciful machines. The officially licensed desktops boast an exclusive C-kin paint job only possessed by the "true five-tool" PC manufacturing companies, though we have heard that the Core i7 within was "indirectly linked to HGH." At any rate, clean-up hitters can "round third and head for home" (or the order page, as it were) right now, but don't expect to underpay one of these "all-stars" and get away with it. Full release is just past the break, and we don't want to see any lollygagging on your way down.

COMMODORE GAMING PARTNERS WITH MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

A New Line of Sports Themed Personal Computers is Now Available

Long Island, NY – November 25, 2008 Commodore Gaming – A world leader in high-performance PC gaming computers announced that it has partnered with Major League Baseball Properties to offer a new level of sophistication in personal computers. Major League Baseball Properties has licensed Commodore Gaming the rights to produce personal computers and PC cases decorated with artwork and themes associated with all MLB teams. Now customers of Commodore Gaming and Major League Baseball fans can own top-notch personal computers that represent their passion for their favorite ball team. From the Windows desktop theme to the exterior of the PC a MLB Series Commodore Gaming computer is decorated with the team artwork.

The company's exclusive "C-kin" high-definition paint process is designed to produce visually-stunning PC exteriors. Commodore C-kins are not stickers or vinyl layers, but chassis panels permanently decorated to a finish much like an automotive paint job. High-definition artwork is baked on metal case at 350 degrees Fahrenheit then covered with a durable anti-scratch layer for protection and shine. The result is beautiful and extremely durable.

Most personal computers are plain looking. Some PCs are decorated with peal and stick labels or traditional paint jobs that produce inconsistent and expensive results. Commodore Gaming manufactures powerful PCs designed to impress from the inside out. Commodore Gaming's exclusive C-kin process yields the most stunning results at an extremely reasonable price. Commodore Gaming has reinvented how personal computers look and feel. Gone, is the old boring dull grey box look and in comes bright and vivid colors and designs that excite.

Baseball fans have a passion and competitive nature about them. Our new MLB Series computers offer an exciting new way for them to show off their favorite team. The MLB range of Commodore Gaming computers is being launched now with a choice from four teams, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and New York Mets. Additional teams will be added in the weeks to follow.

Visit http://www.commodoregaming.com to learn more about Commodore Gaming and MLB Series C-kins.

[Kabong30 Posted Nov 26th 2008 12:48PM]

Can I get a PET with the Brooklyn Dodgers on it?

[Harkonian Posted Nov 26th 2008 2:13PM]

No, but how about a sys64738?

[Joshs Red Pants Posted Nov 26th 2008 12:50PM]

kinda makes me wish I was a douche-bag.

[Kabong30 Posted Nov 26th 2008 12:51PM]

Don't worry, you are. :D

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 12:55PM]

I was thinking the same thing, Jonathan

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 12:51PM]

Good Lord Engadget. How many baseball puns can you pack into one little paragraph.

[Schmitty338 Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:33PM]

7

[naz Posted Nov 26th 2008 12:54PM]

only for the true (insert team name here) fan

[Juggernaut408 Posted Nov 26th 2008 12:56PM]

THESE ARE THE UGLIEST Gaming Systems I've ever seen.

U-G-L-Y !!!!!!

[El Duderino Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:08PM]

Clearly you've never seen Hanson-themed gaming rigs, Mr. Matt Hanson. They're covered in "Mmm-Bop" awfulness.

These aren't nearly as bad as the window-paneled, LED-infested, cliched monstrosities that are everywhere.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:27PM]

Cough...Alienware...Cough

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 2:40PM]

omg, wait. Where can I get a Hanson-themed gaming rig?

[Coffee Posted Nov 26th 2008 12:58PM]

Actually a pretty good idea, and looks good. Of course, how much more are they?


p.s. Does the Mets computer shut itself down towards the end of the day? :D

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:03PM]

As a Mets fan, I wish I could be offended.

[AdamWill Posted Nov 26th 2008 3:42PM]

Hell, I'm a Mets fan and I was about to *make* that joke before he beat me to it.

Well, you could elaborate: it's a bitch to set up out of the box, then runs great for half a year before overheating and completely melting down. You send it back to the manufacturer for repair, and it comes back with a few niggling errors, but you work them out over time, until suddenly it just crashes again and everything goes black...

*cries*

[El Duderino Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:01PM]

I can understand releasing a Yankees-themed machine despite their sub-par season--still a large fan-base. Phillies, of course, got the World Series title and Boston almost got there. Understandable choices for the first 4.
But the Mets??? They would have been better off releasing a Marlins rig to commemorate the 2nd year they've shut the New York Mess/Mutts out of the post-season.

[Gizmo Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:08PM]

tri-state area population- about 21 million

[stalemate Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:15PM]

METS stands for My Entire Team Sucks

[flosofl Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:36PM]

Yes, and Cubs = Come Undone By September

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 9:00PM]

Completely
Useless
By
September

[Carney Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:02PM]

Amazing that in a document like a press release that is meant for publication and (the author hopes) widespread reading, a dumb mistake like mixing up "peal" and "peel" manages to get through.

[Cameage Posted Nov 27th 2008 2:55AM]

No, that's what they meant. They come off REALLY LOUDLY.

[erh Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:06PM]

People don't buy gaming PCs to play EA Sports' baseball games.

[JoePalma Posted Nov 26th 2008 3:14PM]

considering there are none id say youre correct, ea stopped making baseball games for pc in 2005

[Professor Kaos Posted Nov 27th 2008 9:46PM]

they dont have to play ones after 2005, maybe they have a prior 05 game, way to be a douche bag

[I liked my old name Some Troll Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:26PM]

Ewwww.

I mean, eeewwwww.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:11PM]

Major League Boredom.

[NHAnimator Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:12PM]

Just in time for the regular seas... er, the playoffs... uh, the World Ser...

Never mind.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 5:54PM]

These probably will arrive just in time for next year's regular seas... er, the playoffs... uh, the World Ser...

Never mind.

:)

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:17PM]

Expos one please.

[Kabong30 Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:18PM]

Do all the specs have asterisks after the numbers?

[DirtyVegas Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:19PM]

Too...many..puns. Eyes...hurt.

[hombrephaty Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:20PM]

Uh... it's a box... with large logos on it. Maybe try a little harder, Commodore.

PS: Thanks for all the great C64 and Amiga memories.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:25PM]

I saw these at the VGXPO in Philadelphia on Sunday. They are actually really nice looking. They were set up playing some shooting game with a Phillies one.

[JoePalma Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:32PM]

im a huge yankees fan but of the 4 the phillies one looks the best

[akarol Posted Nov 26th 2008 1:52PM]

Can you guys have used any more witty baseball references in the article? How corny...

[moochy Posted Nov 26th 2008 2:04PM]

Gaming rig? ThAt's the name now?
Meh!

[Monkeyspit Posted Nov 26th 2008 2:10PM]

Commodore is still around?! Wow, I'm having Amiga flash backs. Do a Pink Floyd theme and I'll get out my bong and it'll be school daze all over again!

[wjousts Posted Nov 26th 2008 2:27PM]

Only the name. Not the original company.

[Goast Posted Nov 28th 2008 9:48PM]

ok darren murph, i think you've hit your limit on puns for the week...

[Magicland Posted Nov 26th 2008 5:21PM]

In what "world" is commodore a "leader in high-performance gaming computers"? Second Life? Or did they buy Falcon Northwest now that Dell's swallowed up Alienware? Last time I checked commodore wasn't a leader in anything, except maybe closet fanatics awaiting their second (or would this be fifth?) coming. Yeah, I've still got an A1000 stashed in the closet somewhere, and I know the way to Dave Haynie's BBQ's, but that boat sailed decades ago...

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 26th 2008 6:23PM]

ALWAYS SOMETHING TO MAKE MONEY ON. GIVE IT A REST...

[SonicH04 Posted Nov 26th 2008 7:32PM]

Heeeeeyyyyy, yooooooo, LETS GO YANKEEEEEEEEES!

- Rudy Giuliani

[Cameage Posted Nov 27th 2008 2:58AM]

Damn Yankees.

An Orioles one would look good, if it was black with a simple bird-and-name logo...but it would crash after 15 minutes and you can only own one if you're a stupid Carpathian.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 27th 2008 9:57AM]

Wow. $210 just for the panels...$275 for the panels and an ATX case.

But you can't buy either unless you provide proof that you already own a C= rig.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 3rd 2008 6:37AM]

actually you can... without any proof whatsoever.