On September 8, seemingly out of nowhere, Microsoft introduced the Mega 3:4 scale Xbox 360 collector set. It would propel you again to the halcyon days of 2007, no less than in case you’re keen to throwdown $150 for a collectible that doesn’t truly play any video games.
It’s a Lego set that’s not technically Lego (Mega Bloks is Mattel’s copycat block-building model), and it comes with 1,342 items that may be assembled into an Xbox 360 full with a controller and a (pretend) copy of Halo 3. There’s even a reproduction motherboard inside the finished Xbox case. I don’t perceive why any of those selections had been made however the result’s oddly interesting.
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It doesn’t appear to have any on-line connectivity to followers’ current Xbox profiles, however it’s an enthralling retro throwback nonetheless. After all, some folks have been fast to poke enjoyable on the surprising and expensive collectible. “Positive, you possibly can purchase an actual Xbox 360 for a lot much less. However this one gained’t get the [Red Ring of Death],” joked Niko director of analysis, Daniel Ahmed.
An precise Xbox 360 runs between $50 to $75 in the meanwhile, although as others have identified, the $150 price ticket is regular for a set with over 1,000 blocks. Plus, the design is fairly nifty. If I had cash to burn I would choose one up so as to add to the show case. As issues stand although, I’d be a lot happier to see Microsoft lastly reveal an Xbox mini. The tech big’s unique console is over 20 years previous now, and a wonderfully retro piece of memorabilia in its personal proper.
Would I pay $150 for a field that got here with Venture Gotham Racing pre-intalled? Completely.
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