Limited edition 'Modern Warfare 2' Xbox 360 unboxing
By Joshua Topolsky 
posted November 11th 2009 2:27PM
posted November 11th 2009 2:27PM
posted November 11th 2009 2:27PM
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Aren't MS going to be blocking those tactics with their anti-3rd-party-memory patch?
Pretty sure it applies to custom HDDs as well as unofficial memory cards etc.
You are incorrect. People are running the preview with modified drives and they are still working fine.
Geez, why are all the pictures taken on an angle with most of them blurred. Excuse me, "Mr. I'm Trying Really Hard to Be A Photographer But Failing", can I get some crisp dead on product shots please? Thanks.
I had this preordered, but then I canceled it. I couldn't figure out a reason I really needed, except the hard drive. I'm still on my first 360 I got on release day, and I thought if I bought this it would pull a Jay Cutler and start whining and quit on me.
meh. not too fancy. i expected more to see here. and oh, im a pc user. i finished the game today, single was good enough, but im going back to cod4 for multiplay
And it still does not come with a HDMI cable .....
The funny thing, is you don't pick up this console, Walmart has Mad Catz MW2 controllers to match up with your existing Elite, but they're WIRED. and the PS3 ones are 2.4GHz RF garbage.
are they cheaper because of this? i was planning on getting a new controller for ps3 but i didn't know why they were cheaper than the regular one.
What no night vision goggles? That is okay I bet it is had to play with them on anyway.
Those come with the game's $150 special edition, not the console.
Yeah I already knew, that comment was just meant to setup the second part, but thanks for making me look like an dumbass.
My friend bought one of these consoles and I have to say I'm pretty impressed with what I've seen of it. The bonus is that it's not very likely to red ring (it is 12 amps indicating it's Jasper)
Not jealous at all Josh.
Omfg, ANOTHER 360?!
Do we really need a new xbox to match every single game being released?
Can't wait for that Assassins Creed 2 360. /sarcasm.
At least it didn't arrive like your red one did. Personally, I'd rather have the red one.
Jealous of what? The Red-Ring-O-Death? LOL!
~ Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment ~
I need this Xbox 360 in my life.
If MS would just cut the crap and throw a stupid wifi adapter in there I would buy a 360 in a heartbeat. But the fact is I need wifi- my router is downstairs there's just no way around it. Considering my DSLite, PS3, and Wii all run beautifully on wifi out of the box- I don't see why MS doesn't offer this as standard. Oh right- they want to charge me an extra $100 for the privilege.
Maybe they'll get to play online unlike us PS3 gamers who cant!!
Picture 13
Is that a sticker or is there something funky going on around the AV and HDMI ports? Or am I seeing things?
It looks ok at best. I like how it comes with the 250 gb hard drive, but who would ever need that much space. Also, in a year when the new cod comes out I wouldnt want a console that has modern warfare 2 on it.
this box is full of fail!
I just can't care about something that keeps dying and requiring repair/replacement because the company still makes $$$ and doesn't care.
Awesome, enjoying a next gen game with a composite cable!
I did my own unboxing AND opening of this for AcidMods.... YESTERDAY.
Engadget, you're slow.
Well at least you guys can get it at a reasonable price in the US. Would you pay $555 USD ($599 Aussie dollars) for one of these units? M$ has decided that the Australian market is great for adding high margin markups on the units. To rich for my blood.
i wonder how long it will take Microsoft to release that HDD for $199.99 or more
i will just wait until my xbox gets another ring of death. b4 i get another one especially since mines came without hdmi 5 yrs.
Why is this even a story? Almost anyone who considers themselves an Xbox enthusiast is going to own one by now. And there's not much point to rebuying the same thing again.
I fail to see how a fancy paint job and a marginal hard drive increase merits much fanfare or a premium price.
Any way we can get the manufacture date Josh? And possibly a pic of the back? I'd just like to know around what time all of the MW2 consoles were made.
I got one and it's early August.
I haven't opened it yet but I am guessing it's gonna be the Lite-On * series.
I have a Resident Evil Elite modded, anyways.
Gonna leave this one alone.
I have one as well and the manf. date is August 31st.
A whole gallery and no shot of the 250GB HD?
is a Jasper version???
Yes, they're all Jaspers now.
So.....how do i get a job where I get to do stuff like this?????
No picture of the HD. Sure it only says 250GB but still, that's the primary difference.
I don't know. I'm a relatively hardcore gamer but if I wanted my 360 in the living room, I wouldn't want it plastered with 1 games art. Next year when the next COD comes out or the next Halo....what?
Its priced for adults but not designed for them I think.
...Oh and is it true about the absence of a $6 HDMI or HD cables? Seriously? You can find a pair of HDMI cable's for that price online. I hope this is false.
im got the ps3 version from buy.com and the damn thing is doing to take a week to ship... MAN I WANT TO PLAY NOW
I don't need to be jelous 'cause I gots one too. It's awesome in the extreme.
As a single mother of 4, and a sucker to have bought them every other game console (2 Wii, 3 PSP, 2 Gameboys, 2 old Xbox etc) I am now thinking of adding to the mix the new Xbox 360 MW2LE. Would it be worth the purchase price, considering it won't run blue ray like the PS3? Are there enough games for my kids (ages 10 - 7)? Are there any potential problems if I connect it to there 60" plasma (burn in, flickering, etc)? Thank you guys...
I must add that the game MW2 will not be given to the kids... The decision to buy this edition would be in consideration of the extras like the controller and the larger hard drive ~ in all it seems worth the extra $100
Joke of a console joke of a game! Ruined for PC. Kiddies and their consoles, laughable. Grow up get a true gaming rig, quad core 2 x 5870s in xfire 2560 x 1600 res no jaggies get real!
Engadget is just filled with console scrubs, isn't it? If you guys actually knew anything about games none of you would pay for CoD:MW2. Have fun with your Marketplace and PSN purchases. ;)
Oh why Infinity Ward! Why do you do this to us PC gamers? Why can't you understand there are ppl that cant sit in front of a TV in the living room letting out gunshots when moms visitors are around?
Thank God/Hackers I can just use the ss.bin from the 250 GB hard drive to make my 250 GB hard drive in my elite right now. Screw limited edition boxes. I doubt M$ will release a 250 GB hard drive. So thanks to newegg I got a 320 GB for 58$ + 5 minutes = 250 GB 360 drive. Compared to the priceless limited edition box you have to buy to get it.
Why should i be jealous we had this 2 weeks ago from the px in Kuwait. AAFES screws the soldiers but sometimes they give back.
dope
Mine looks really nice next to my Halo 3 special edition 360.
Better hope MS doesn't decide hacked hard drives need a ban likehacked dvd drives did.
I'm not jealous, I got one!! And it is just as cool as it looks.