Brad. Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I think I like it? :unsure: I mean it's not really ugly...? Same, I'd love to see it in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted February 19, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted February 19, 2009 Red might be quite good if it's glossy dark blood red. Like a Samsung Rose screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy0 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I can't see a red xbox looking good at all. (N) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 19, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted February 19, 2009 I can't see any colour red xbox looking good at all. (N) I'm very obsessive when matching up my home setup - It pains me to have a green 360 and a white Wii whilst everything else is black :p EVERY console should at least ship in black at launch. Well, Audioboxer thinks they should anyway :p I couldn't afford an elite at the time [no it wasn't overpriced, I just literally couldn't afford it and I needed a 360 for the launch of ME]. Anyway isn't the elite also like a really dark grey as opposed to jet black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 hmmm, not the elite us pure black. though because of the "rough" finish, light bounce in photos will make it look grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted February 19, 2009 Global Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2009 Very ugly IMO. They should reconsider the colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanManIt Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I don't really like the color but to each his own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted February 20, 2009 Veteran Share Posted February 20, 2009 EVERY console should at least ship in black at launch. Well, Audioboxer thinks they should anyway :p Hear, hear! Amen to that. Black electronics are the best. Silver's cool as an accent, but I like black to be the main color. I hate gloss though, so any silver has to be a matte silver, not chrome. I'm letting my 360's disc drive slide on that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadCap Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 On the bright if you get a red ring of death it'll match the colour scheme nicely. Exactly what i was thinking. Is that wrong of me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emn1ty Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm very obsessive when matching up my home setup - It pains me to have a green 360 and a white Wii whilst everything else is black :p EVERY console should at least ship in black at launch. Well, Audioboxer thinks they should anyway :pI couldn't afford an elite at the time [no it wasn't overpriced, I just literally couldn't afford it and I needed a 360 for the launch of ME]. Anyway isn't the elite also like a really dark grey as opposed to jet black? And I have a friend who likes everything white/silver color (mac setup). Personal preference is not a basis for console design. The 360 has an image and so long as that image is accepted by the masses it should be fine whatever it looks like. And if you want something, you would wait for it. Don't buy something you hate because you can't afford the better one. You know you could have grabbed a Pro and then painted the front faceplate black. At least then you would get that effect from the front. That or just save the extra $50 difference and buy the Elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I Own a 360 That is Red/Black with a Black HD, it doesnt look BAD at all. Many people like friends and people from work and customers have said its cool(i brought it into work to see what people would say about it) If you want pictures Ill post some, it doesnt look bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emn1ty Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Wouldn't mind some pics myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 20, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) And I have a friend who likes everything white/silver color (mac setup). Personal preference is not a basis for console design. The 360 has an image and so long as that image is accepted by the masses it should be fine whatever it looks like. And if you want something, you would wait for it. Don't buy something you hate because you can't afford the better one. You know you could have grabbed a Pro and then painted the front faceplate black. At least then you would get that effect from the front. That or just save the extra $50 difference and buy the Elite. Dude I'm making a basis off the most popular colour for home setups, TVs, speakers, PCs, receivers, etc, it is usually black. Even apple changed the iPod from white to black :p The original Xbox even came in black. [God knows what Nintendo were smoking launching with an original console in purple :p] Yes it's a preference, but it's one shared by a hell of a lot of people. Especially as consoles are shifting from "it's just a toy", to "it's quite the predominant device under my TV". And no, I wasn't painting my console, that's tacky, messy and probably voids warranty. I bought the Halo 360 as it was on offer, and in a way it does fit in better with my setup as it's a darker colour. The Wii stands out like an eyesore as literally everything else is black. A black Wii would look sexy ;) At least it's available in black now anyway, unlike the Wii. Edited February 20, 2009 by Audioboxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Here are pictures of my 360. Please go ahead and comment. Btw, the story behind my 360 is I got a job end of september, and a friend has been wanting to sell his system forever(got a new arcade because this one red ringed and when he sent it off couldnt deal with no 360). So I finally got a job and bought it from him. After I bought it in October(15th) and my bdays on the 22th. So just for my bday, when i went to pick it up on the 15th he said "dont bother, pick it up on your bday when you swing by". So i said "hey wth havent had a 360 for so long I can live" well I am happy I waited. I got there at his house and there, sat my freshly new painted 360. I LOVE the colors. The only thing it didnt include was the controller(red one, got a white one with console) or the HD. But the fact they painted it, was enough for me. I picked up the 120 gig HD for like $65 and the Controller for its original price. But I believe my system looks nice. and to all those thinking this voids the warranty, Not at all! After I got it, I felt it was too loud(dvd drive) and sent it off. I paid the $100(bought system for $50) and they replaced the dvd drive and updated the heat sinks. I was suprised because I did the "hold camera to feet and take picture" and thebefore and after pictures showed that before, I couldnt see the new heatsink they added. So I asked if the warranty would be voided anyway and the rep said "nope not at all. As long as theres no paint inside and the seal isnt broken, your fine". They covered the vent holes and did the paint job. Anyway, its quiet and beautiful and I love it. Also, in one of the pictures is my copy of SF4, and I LOVE the game. Its my favorite game now :). Has been before for nintendo but now for 360! Now hoping for Tekken 6 as another fighter thats my fav. But SF4 is first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 20, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted February 20, 2009 Looks like a chaved up car :p Sorry, I think it looks hideous, but if you like it that's all that matters because its your 360, not anyone else's, so it doesn't really matter what I think - And at least you don't need to drive it about in public :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosslover Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Here are pictures of my 360.Please go ahead and comment. Btw, the story behind my 360 is I got a job end of september, and a friend has been wanting to sell his system forever(got a new arcade because this one red ringed and when he sent it off couldnt deal with no 360). So I finally got a job and bought it from him. After I bought it in October(15th) and my bdays on the 22th. So just for my bday, when i went to pick it up on the 15th he said "dont bother, pick it up on your bday when you swing by". So i said "hey wth havent had a 360 for so long I can live" well I am happy I waited. I got there at his house and there, sat my freshly new painted 360. I LOVE the colors. The only thing it didnt include was the controller(red one, got a white one with console) or the HD. But the fact they painted it, was enough for me. I picked up the 120 gig HD for like $65 and the Controller for its original price. But I believe my system looks nice. and to all those thinking this voids the warranty, Not at all! After I got it, I felt it was too loud(dvd drive) and sent it off. I paid the $100(bought system for $50) and they replaced the dvd drive and updated the heat sinks. I was suprised because I did the "hold camera to feet and take picture" and thebefore and after pictures showed that before, I couldnt see the new heatsink they added. So I asked if the warranty would be voided anyway and the rep said "nope not at all. As long as theres no paint inside and the seal isnt broken, your fine". They covered the vent holes and did the paint job. Anyway, its quiet and beautiful and I love it. Also, in one of the pictures is my copy of SF4, and I LOVE the game. Its my favorite game now :). Has been before for nintendo but now for 360! Now hoping for Tekken 6 as another fighter thats my fav. But SF4 is first! ok wtf is that you're watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Fresh Prince. And a commercial of "Bowflex" came on. Audio: Its fine dude. Everyone has there own taste. I personally love it becuase those are my fav colors, the design is unique and the fact is, No one(people i know) has a unique system but me. Also I drive a orange car ;). Wouldnt mind driving a black car with red interior(which is my plan for my car). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynnoj Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Red...the worst colour ever (N)Green/orange 360 please (Y) I guess you missed the aforementioned Halo 360, Andy :x What an eyesore. What compelled you to buy that junk, Audioboxer? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) I still like the Halo 360, lmfao. Just sprayed my white 360 case black and the grey ends yellow. Along with a yellow eject button and drive plate. doesnt look bad but I have the Bioshock faceplate on until I can afford a stock black one. Need to do something with the hard drive now. Edited February 20, 2009 by Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Nice brad. Sounds like it sounds cool. Pics please? Also, how did you spray paint it? Cover holes and 1 coat or more? My firends did I think 2 coats of black becuase it was primary and i think 1/2 of red. But anyway, it sounds like it looks cool. @ynnoj: The halo3 360 doesnt look bad besides the red connect button. besides that I liked the design and colors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Nice brad. Sounds like it sounds cool. Pics please?Also, how did you spray paint it? Cover holes and 1 coat or more? My firends did I think 2 coats of black becuase it was primary and i think 1/2 of red. But anyway, it sounds like it looks cool. @ynnoj: The halo3 360 doesnt look bad besides the red connect button. besides that I liked the design and colors Just edited post previous to yours. I did about 3 coats of black and 3 coats of yellow. Used a matte black and glossy ''sunshine'' yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynnoj Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 @ynnoj: The halo3 360 doesnt look bad besides the red connect button. besides that I liked the design and colors I'm sorry, it's hideous. At least in my opinion it is. It looks like a toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emn1ty Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 It looks like a toy. That's cause it is... a console is a glorified toy. At least for a gamer XD. @Audio - Just because alot of people like it doesn't make it better. It is a personal preference, and personally I like a balance of both black and silver/white in my setup. And if you have had your 360 for more than 3 years, than there is no warranty. I voided the warranty on mine by swapping out the HDD Halo 3 case with my 120GB HDD so it would at least match the console. And painting isn't tacky if done properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynnoj Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 That's cause it is... a console is a glorified toy. At least for a gamer XD. You know what I mean, like a Fisher Price toy :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 20, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted February 20, 2009 That's cause it is... a console is a glorified toy. At least for a gamer XD.@Audio - Just because alot of people like it doesn't make it better. It is a personal preference, and personally I like a balance of both black and silver/white in my setup. And if you have had your 360 for more than 3 years, than there is no warranty. I voided the warranty on mine by swapping out the HDD Halo 3 case with my 120GB HDD so it would at least match the console. And painting isn't tacky if done properly. When was this ever about making anything "better"? :blink: The colour of your console does nothing to impact on games/usage, it's about ergonomics for those that care. For the reason you hopefully wear matching clothes in the morning, many people like matching setups under their TV. Also swapping the hard drive does not void the console warranty, only the hard drive warranty. I'm sorry, it's hideous. At least in my opinion it is.It looks like a toy. I know what you mean :p It doesn't look that "adult like". As I said on the previous page I bought it for two reasons a) ME was coming out and b) I actually got a deal where they gave me a free copy of Halo 3 with the console - As funnily enough the Halo 3 360 does NOT come with Halo :pinch: :laugh: Plus I wanted a charge pack for the controller, to hell with batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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