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Xbox Drops 500 Limited Edition GTA IV 360s
Microsoft added to the buzz leading up to the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto IV by dropping a limited run of 500 GTA-branded Xbox 360 Elite systems and a briefcase full of peripherals today. We got our hands on number 170 out of 500. More pics after the jump.
The guys at Xbox took an Elite system and, using automotive-quality paint, touched up the sides of the 360 with the GTA IV box art and a serial number. Not a bad way to welcome the first title in the franchise that didn’t drop as a Sony exclusive. Rockstar is also producing exclusive episodes for 360 users available for download this fall. Hopefully it involves Bill Gates and Warren Buffet rolling up on GTA IV’s featured hitter Niko Bellic. The game finally drops on April 29. Unfortunately, the limited run of GTA IV 360s ain’t available in stores.
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and why would someone need that?
Comment by dave — March 20, 2008 #
…waste of money
Comment by rickyray — March 20, 2008 #
“the limited run of GTA IV 360s ain’t available in stores”
So how would go about getting one lol.
Comment by Reece — March 20, 2008 #
Ebay!!!
Comment by Puma81 — March 21, 2008 #
“GTA IV XBOX 360 - Overheats Enough To Actualy Explode!”
Comment by DGOJG — March 21, 2008 #
Microsoft moneyhats at it yet again i see
Comment by Kaz Hirai — March 21, 2008 #
Microsoft moneyhats at it yet again i see
Comment by Kaz Hirai
there is also a PS3 version so its also sony aching for cash
Comment by sam — March 21, 2008 #
wow!!!!!…i need that.
Comment by me — March 21, 2008 #
Be careful no to send that in to Microsoft for repair, they might “clean it” for you
Comment by BeCareful — March 21, 2008 #
Maybe they should take care of all the overheating no video units first. Can you say class action suit?
Comment by RON — March 21, 2008 #
How many of those will have a limited edition red ring of death?
Comment by Erik — March 21, 2008 #
wow,everyones got jokes
Comment by TooManyDinners — March 21, 2008 #
Epic RROD!
Comment by josh — March 21, 2008 #
not bad effort for xbox. they should produce more.
Ash
http://www.ecbiz.co.uk/
Comment by ashley — March 21, 2008 #
“Ash”
You are a dumbass.
Comment by doy — March 21, 2008 #
When can we win it?!
Comment by b_sinning — March 21, 2008 #
TooMany is too.
Comment by RON — March 21, 2008 #
Toomany in referance to ash
Comment by RON — March 21, 2008 #
maybe complex should give their’s away
Comment by Emperor — March 21, 2008 #
“Grand Theft Auto IV by (dropping)”
“title in the franchise that didn’t (drop) as a Sony”
“The game finally (drops) on April 29″
Usually I don’t post for stuff like this, but that bugged the hell out of me. You seriously couldn’t any other word?
Comment by B! — March 21, 2008 #
Sony owns Europe.
Microsoft owns dimwits in American. Smart people in America buy sony stuff.
They both are trying to get their product sold by brining new stuff out.
PS3 still owns the 360.
Comment by sam. — March 21, 2008 #
Sam do you really think America is the only country with dimwits? Oh and sorry for liking a console that been delivering next generation games rather then a next generation movie player…
Comment by mark — March 21, 2008 #
Sam is living proof of the moronic fanboys that plague every country. Each system has different things to offer. I have every system available and I do have to say as it stands right now in my opinion for gaming the 360 is a little better. Not saying it will always be that way but for the last 2 years it has held true. Why cant everyone just enjoy all that the gaming community has to offer instead of arguing which system is better.
Comment by John — March 21, 2008 #
Prolly Breaks down even faster.
Comment by KenMaster — March 21, 2008 #
That’s pretty sweet. If I didn’t have an x-box already, I might buy it. But since there’s only 500 I’m pretty sure every copy of this is going to be given away as a grand prize somewhere.
Comment by Jajayjay — March 21, 2008 #
I think we can all agree that competition is good. Without Xbox, wii, etc the Sony wouldn’t be half as good. People have a choice. If you don’t like don’t buy.
Comment by AmericanDimwit — March 21, 2008 #
Don’t send it in to be repaired.
Comment by Pllora — March 21, 2008 #
It’s funny how many stupid americans only care about ps3 this and sony that. in europe over here, adult over 18 all play xbox360. Maybe stupid americans should get out more often and find friends
Comment by U.Suck.A — March 21, 2008 #
Comment by Mook — March 21, 2008 #
There is always one ignorant individual that feels they need to hurt someone emotionally. By posting something totally off topic. Mook is one of our dumb americans that i wish we could send to Iraq.
Comment by Mo County — March 21, 2008 #
If microsoft really wanted to impress people and get some respect that would take the other 500 and randomly give them to people with the RROD error. Im really serious, Microsoft, You need to repay your customers who have had 6 xbox 360s in such a short time.
Comment by Reid Godshaw — March 21, 2008 #
I see this site is populated entirely by immature 12-year-old PS3 fanboys.
Comment by Anon — March 21, 2008 #
Yea people always sayin this and that but my elite has had no problems at all. people over react to the ring cause sumtime you might not have the cables hooked up right so u automatically think that you xbox is broke when it really isn’t!
Comment by Jason Voorhees — March 22, 2008 #
All u u.SUCK.a ps3 fanboys should know how junk the ps3 is. I’m already on my 4th one!!! They suck!
Comment by U.Suck.A — March 22, 2008 #
Yeah, Microsoft is kinda milking off all the buyers there’s not one person I know in my classes that own a PS3 though. Make a DoA edition 360 however, and I’d be running to get it.
Comment by Jeff — March 22, 2008 #
i bought both consoles at launch and use each equally for gaming and the ps3 a decent amount more for blu ray. i am already on my 5th 360 while the ps3 is still oerating problem free. not knocking microsoft and definitely not saying the ps3 doesnt fail also, but my experience has shown the ps3 to be of mich igher quality than the 360.
Comment by fghdfgdj — March 22, 2008 #
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Comment by ub3rdud3 — March 22, 2008 #
DROPS?! Tryin’ to be gangsta?
Comment by Blaaat — March 22, 2008 #
psh. dont waste your money, i’ve done an identical paint job on my 360 with a set of oil paints my grandma gave me.
Comment by Matt — March 22, 2008 #
“Paints”…that’s way too much effort. I image searched for GTA4 art, used the standard 4,800 dpi setting on my old ink jet printer, laminated it, and taped it to my 360. Voila…instant duplicate for easily half the price. If you live in the Southern Indiana area I’ll do it for you for 100 bucks.
Comment by Dan — March 22, 2008 #
what ever if your a big fan of the gta games you’ll love this =/
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Comment by lemmie — March 23, 2008 #
130-150 gta4 will get RROD in the first week reaching 250 by the end of three months.
Comment by blackmachina — April 10, 2008 #
have to say that SAM is a fucken dumbass for what he thinks
Comment by azn — April 28, 2008 #
all of you are dumbasses… if you don’t like it, then why don’t you go back to playing Barbie’s with yourself in a dark room!!!!!!
Comment by Commander24/7 — April 29, 2008 #
Grand Theft Auto 4 is the s**t… EVERYBODY should go buy 1 because whats life without a world that you can do all the stupid things you can’t normally do in real life!!!!! sooo go get it, trust me you won’t regret it !!!!!!
Comment by Commander24/7 — April 29, 2008 #
Ok…..But I still don’t like Xbox.
Comment by ... — May 9, 2008 #