Xbox 360 laptop brings retro looks to an eBay near you

If you thought only a semi-deity like Ben Heck could splice consoles into laptop-shaped cases, here's some evidence to the contrary. This week, CollinE from Ben's forums put the finishing touches to his own, rather professional looking, Xbox 360 laptop. Adorned in a red and black color scheme that features a throwback giant X on the top lid, his 360 stays true to the original console in almost all respects -- including the "wind tunnel" noise generated by Collin's five fans. The fact he also consulted our guide on how to do this is just a cherry on the top for us, and you can find a video tour of the hardware after the break. Should it take your fancy, the machine's now on auction with all proceeds going to the "make Collin's Christmas merrier" foundation.

Xbox 360 laptop mod

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[va jj Posted Dec 24th 2009 8:33AM]

thickest laptop ever.

[MJGAMER 1991 XBL Posted Dec 24th 2009 9:15AM]

@va jj

That's what she said

[nigra Posted Dec 24th 2009 10:16AM]

@va jj lamest gaming laptop ever

[kenny goo Posted Dec 24th 2009 12:39PM]

@nigra

That's what I said.

[mex Posted Dec 24th 2009 8:40AM]

seems "hot" ;)

[DJ Shizzle Posted Dec 24th 2009 8:51AM]

Red? Why not XBOX Green?

[OG Phenix Posted Dec 24th 2009 9:38AM]

@brown like dookie of course, if they went with green and it RRODs, it'd be Christmas-themed.

[Ahmed Posted Dec 24th 2009 9:26AM]

Does this mean it's allowed also for other companies to make xbox hardware? or microsoft is going to sue them ? like apple with psystar?

[haskili Posted Dec 24th 2009 9:47AM]

@Ahmed

lol, it isnt his "own" hardware he just put a normal xbox in a prettier case

[martynmcfarquhar Posted Dec 24th 2009 11:31AM]

@Ahmed

I can almost guarantee that if someone made a games console using different parts, but running the Xbox OS with the ability to play Xbox games and with full access to Xbox Live then Microsoft would sue the pants off them.

Especially if the console is cheaper and not licensed by Microsoft.

[Spensar Posted Dec 24th 2009 9:34AM]

AW. It is so ugly! :D I still need it though.

[AndroidRokz Posted Dec 24th 2009 10:09AM]

The new engadget does not render properly under an 800x600 screen, which is what some people use, though not I.

[AndroidRokz Posted Dec 24th 2009 10:10AM]

@AndroidRokz I use 1280x800 but some old computers i was using have 800x600 and engadget doesn't render properly.

[Phreakazoid Posted Dec 24th 2009 10:19AM]

@AndroidRokz Yeah, the new engadget theme doesn't render properly under DOS. Could you switch back to text only please?

[martynmcfarquhar Posted Dec 24th 2009 11:19AM]

@Phreakazoid

Haha, zing!

[collinE Posted Dec 24th 2009 12:14PM]

"all proceeds going to the "make Collin's Christmas merrier" foundation."

I lol'd. And yeah, the red didn't go over as well as I expected. boo

[Entourage Posted Dec 24th 2009 2:37PM]

Guys I actually want one.

If anything for the next xbox I'd like to have a built in screen, hdmi out with a mic and headphone jack; The convenience will really kick in for many gamers who do lan parties.

[CaramelZappa Posted Dec 24th 2009 2:53PM]

I like the design, especially how when closed it resembles the original Xbox.

[travis8214 Posted Dec 24th 2009 3:03PM]

i prefer Ben's by miles

[XIYL Posted Dec 24th 2009 4:24PM]

"including the "wind tunnel" noise"
I don't know what wind tunnel you're talking about but my original xbox has been on for the last month and I can't even here it. You're thinking of the 360.

[Spensar Posted Dec 24th 2009 10:48PM]

@XIYL {{{{EPIC FAIL}}}} its "hear" not "here"

[XIYL Posted Dec 25th 2009 3:04AM]

@Spensar

Thank you for pointing out my mistake. But next time you decide to say something, make it useful. I'm sure pointing out other peoples grammatical errors on the internet helps you feel good about yourself but seriously, get a hobby or something.

[ZooKristaps Posted Dec 25th 2009 3:20AM]

@Spensar

I see you have failed you learn the difference between "its" and "it's" while in school.

[joey725 Posted Dec 25th 2009 7:02PM]

me wants!!!

[Squid7085 Posted Dec 26th 2009 1:57AM]

Meh, Ben Heck is pretty much the king at doing this, and he does it very well. It's all in the detail that he gives his projects, like something that rolled off an assembly line. Either way though, I give this guy props, I don't have the skill or patience to do something like this. So credit is definitely due.

[zackn87 Posted Dec 26th 2009 10:53AM]

this reminds me of large poop yum freckle

[n1hmrd Posted Dec 26th 2009 6:17PM]

no battery ? well i guess these is room for inprovement always ;)

[hulud86 Posted Jan 10th 2010 9:38PM]

Thats so sweet.