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xbox 360 glows in the dark thanks to xcm

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Xbox 360 Glow Case from XCM

Who says your Xbox 360 has to overheat and catch fire in order to glow? This new replacement shell from XCM lets your 360 glow green when the lights go down.

The case replaces the entire exterior of your 360 to produce an out-of-this-world green glow when placed in a darkened room…

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posted: May 24th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

xbox 360 gator casemod rises from the swamp

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Gator Xbox 360 Casemod

Here’s an amazing Xbox 360 that looks like it just crawled its way out of the Everglades. The alligator-themed 360 is covered with a lizard-textured skin, and even has an realistic alligator eyeball in place of its power switch.

Rest assured, no actual alligators were harmed in the making of this console…

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posted: May 10th, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

xbox 360 chrome case adds hdmi

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Xbox 360 Chrome Shell XCM Hdmi

A while back, I showed you guys a cool metallic shell for the Xbox 360, but as is the issue with many of these replacement shells, there’s no way to use it with the newer 360 Premium or Elite models which have an HDMI port. Thanks to accessory maker XCM, you and your shiny new 360 can have a shiny new case too…

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posted: April 3rd, 2008 4 comments author: technabob

xbox 360 arcade controller blows my mind

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xbox 360 arcade controller by shaolindrunkard

Can’t get enough of the classic arcade games up on Xbox Live? Then you probably know how miserable it can be to play most of the old school arcade games with the 360’s modern controller. I guess that’s why this one-of-a-kind custom 360 arcade controller has me green with envy…

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posted: March 21st, 2008 9 comments author: technabob

classic consoles for really tiny gamers

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Tiny Clay Game Consoles

Check out these tiny little clay versions of video game consoles and their controllers. They’re so small that they’ll literally fit in the palm of your hand.

These tiny consoles may look like the work of Dr. Shrinker (or maybe Dr…

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posted: March 20th, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

ninja gaiden 2 release date announced [xbox 360]

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Ninja Gaiden 2 Screenshot

Prepare for a bloody good time. My favorite hack-and-slash game of all time is finally getting its due with a real next-gen update. Ninja Gaiden 2, long in the works from Tomonobu Itagaki and the video game artisans from Team Ninja finally has an official release date.

The latest installment in the Ninja Gaiden series is officially slated for U.S…

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posted: February 21st, 2008 1 comment author: technabob

xbox 360 elite laptop: ben heck is at it again

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Xbox 360 Elite Laptop by Ben Heck

While most of you are tuned in to the Superbowl, a little bird whispered in my ear to let me know about the latest portable console creation by modder extraordinaire Ben Heck. I give you the Xbox 360 Elite Laptop.

The portable Xbox 360 features a Halo 3 theme, and is based on the Elite’s internals…

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posted: February 3rd, 2008 5 comments author: technabob

halo energy sword gets real

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Halo Energy Sword Replica

If you’re a Halo fan, at some point you’ve probably wished you could have an actual energy sword to take out your frustrations with. While no such real-world weapon currently exists, here’s the next best thing…

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posted: January 24th, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

rock band stage kit adds lights and smoke as you jam

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Rock Band Stage Kit

For a brief moment yesterday, an image appeared over on GameStop showing off this forthcoming add-on for your Rock Band performances. The kit includes everything you need to put on your own Spinal Tap-esque stage show in your garage, except for the 18-inch tall Stonehenge…

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posted: January 12th, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

xbox 360 portable surfaces on ebay [casemod]

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Xbox 360 Portable Casemod (sorta)

Actually, it’s more like a luggable. This custom-modded Xbox 360 has an LCD monitor embedded into its side, making it ever so slightly portable. Why you’d want to play your beautiful high-definition next-gen games on a tiny monitor is a mystery to me, but whatever floats your boat, I say…

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posted: January 8th, 2008 2 comments author: technabob

xbox 360 ultimate in the works?

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Xbox 360 Elite Closeup

Is Microsoft getting ready to announce a new Xbox SKU? The guys over at Stuff.TV are reporting that the company is readying a new top-of-the-line console model called the Xbox 360 Ultimate…

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posted: January 2nd, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

dead xbox 360 reborn as pc [casemod]

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Xbox 360 PC Casemod

When my original 2005 Xbox 360 finally succumbed to the dreaded Red Rings of Death, it ended up going on the scrap heap. This enterprising modder showed a bit more creativity than I could muster by turning his overheating Xbox lemons into a souped-up glass of PC lemonade…

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posted: December 22nd, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

halo 3 free - bungie leaks deal for new 360 owners

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Halo 3

Earlier today, a post popped up on the Bungie.net website revealing a special deal for new Xbox 360 buyers who upgrade from an original Xbox. According to the post (which has since been removed for some reason), if you buy an Xbox 360 this holiday season, you’ll be able to grab a free copy of their hit game, Halo 3…

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posted: November 18th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

xbox 360 to get classic xbox downloads

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Xbox 360 and Xbox Side by Side

Kotaku is reporting that the upcoming Fall update for the Xbox 360 will include support for downloading classic Xbox titles over Xbox Live.

According to an article in the latest Official Xbox Magazine, 360 owners will be able to download a number of original Xbox titles for 1200 Microsoft points each ($15 USD)…

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posted: November 13th, 2007 1 comment author: technabob

xbox 360 faceplates get furry

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Evolve 360 Faceplates and Controller Covers

Give your Xbox 360 system a retro-lounge makeover with these animal print faceplates. These snap-on replacements for the standard Xbox 360 front cover don’t just look like their mammalian counterparts, they’re velvety soft to the touch…

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posted: November 10th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

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