"Microsoft has confirmed the launch of a limited edition Xbox for release across Europe from May 2nd. The heavily rumoured translucent green machine that looks similar to the debug units used to run preview code comes with two translucent green controllers and will retail for £149.99/229.99 euros.
Michel Cassius, European Director of Xbox Platform, commented: "The 'Xbox-green' is instantly recognisable and by making the Xbox this translucent green we have, we believe, created a console that anyone would be proud to show off in the home. It is a 'must-have' for Xbox fans across Europe who are keen to show their commitment to the future of gaming and who want something a little bit different".
from Totalvideogames.com
This is getting just a little out of hand. Excuse me, Microsoft, please stop tying to rape us. I mean, how many bloody "limited edition" Xboxes will there be? Last week, there was the Dino Crisis one, now this one, on top of the Panzer Dragoon one... And the last two don't even seem to be limited in their production runs!
I know that Sony is not far off with this tactic either. They love to pull the same trick. I just think that it is out of control now. But, I dunno... Mr. Microsoft there says that it is a MUST-HAVE.... Unreal. And, secondly, why would anyone be proud to show a translucent green hunk of plastic in their home?