Any plans for an Xbox redesign?

Ken Chui · 07-07-2003, 10:54 AM

Does anyone know if MS is planning on offering a redesigned Xbox console in the near future? I have purchased a number of titles in anticipation of my eventual purchase. What I would like to see is something with a smaller footprint; if not, then perhaps one in a different colour, preferably silver (please don't suggest the European-exclusive all-green finish, which may be the ugliest thing ever conceived).

Morgan Jolley · 07-07-2003, 02:25 PM

There are a few places where you can order a console online and they will go out, buy it, custom paint the hardware (and even a controller with it), then send it to you.

Chris Bardon · 07-07-2003, 03:08 PM

Wait a second... you're not buying an Xbox because it's the wrong color? There's absolutely no need to redesign the Xbox-it's fine the way it is. I'd rather MS poured money into software development for the box than have them try to crank out "designer colors"

Ken Chui · 07-07-2003, 05:11 PM

Aesthetics are purely subjective. I'm sure most folks won't give a second thought about the colour or design of the console; I don't fall into that group.

I'm not asking for a bevy of designer colours from which to choose from, but it would be nice to have options. Heck, if Europe can receive a semi-translucent green case for their market, there's no reason why N. America shouldn't get something similar (hopefully, more tasteful).

I haven't found any places as yet that repaints the hardware (as Morgan suggested), but the next best option (and one that doesn't invalidate the warranty) may be a removable vinyl skin. Inexpensive, laser-cut (for a perfect fit) and it's even available in a silver finish (chrome's available, but that's too tacky

).

Morgan Jolley · 07-07-2003, 06:24 PM

EGM did an article a while ago about a place in California that will repaint consoles. There was even a thread about it here.

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Tho · 07-08-2003, 08:23 AM

or you can even paint it yourself to any color combination and put in some LEDs if u want

.. u can find some tutorials online

Ken Chui · 07-09-2003, 12:05 PM

Quote:

EGM did an article a while ago about a place in California that will repaint consoles. There was even a thread about it here.

Not much luck locating the thread thus far. Can you recall the initial subject? A search on EGM returned multiple results; not much luck with repaint or California as search criteria.

If the cost is anything like custom painted panels for PC cases, I'll just stick with vinyl skins (although a can of Krylon® is cheaper

)

Keith Pepling · 07-09-2003, 12:05 PM

Check this place out. The site seems to have some problems and i'm not 100% sure they are still in business, but it will at least show you what can be done.

Ken Chui · 07-09-2003, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the link, Keith. Looks like Xbox paint jobs won't be available until later this summer, which is fine by me.

Mark Shannon · 07-12-2003, 12:04 AM

I agree with Ken that eventually the Xbox should be re-released, with a smaler footprint, similar to the redesign of the PSX (now called PsOne)