Shopping for a brand new console is a fairly large deal, and when it’s one thing that’s taking delight of place in your gaming battle station, you’re going to need it to look spectacular. Fortunately, Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have lengthy since realized how a lot all of us love our gaming {hardware} to characteristic that little one thing particular. All three have launched heaps of restricted version consoles in all types of colours and designs, starting from the gaudy to the totally attractive. Of the numerous in existence, these are our picks for the 15 greatest wanting restricted version consoles of all time.
One Piece PS3
Right here at Twinfinite, we love anime virtually as a lot as gaming, so right here’s a console to kick us off that mixes each.
One Piece is likely one of the longest-running and beloved manga ever, and this gold console is the right ode to Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirate’s endless quest for treasure. Launched alongside the PS3 unique One Piece: Pirate Warriors, there’s only one drawback with this in any other case excellent console – it was by no means launched outdoors of Japan. Restricted version One Piece consoles launched for the PSP and PS4 solely serve to run salt it the wound.
Sadly, it was as soon as once more judged that there simply wasn’t a worldwide urge for food for them, and followers the world over have been compelled to view this gorgeous console from afar; or at greatest, drop some critical change on an import.
Star Wars Kinect Xbox 360
What higher strategy to exhibit your love for Star Wars than having a console resembling everybody’s favourite robotic duo?
This console bears detailing of R2D2 whereas the gold controller takes the type of C3P0’s shiny metallic plating, with free wires hanging out of the underside to finish the look. When powering on and hitting the eject button, the console involves life with R2D2 sound results. It’s the subsequent neatest thing to having your very personal droid sat in your front room.
Oh, and to prime it off, once you open the disc tray you’ll discover one of the iconic strains from Star Wars inscribed into it: “Assist me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my solely hope.” Good little contact. Now, if solely it got here bundled with a greater sport than the totally dire Star Wars Kinect.
Pikachu Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 was round when Pokemon was at its very peak. Nothing may cease Pikachu and their 150 pocket monster buddies, so it made sense that Nintendo would launch a restricted version console celebrating the launch of Hey You, Pikachu.
With a standout blue and yellow shade scheme, a Pokeball for the facility button, and a Pikachu with light-up cheeks sitting on the highest, the console was an absolute must-have for followers again within the day. Retro console collectors may have a tricky time monitoring down certainly one of these consoles now although, as costs have skyrocketed. Hey You, Pikachu could have been a forgettable dud, however this restricted version console will go down in historical past as one of many all-time greats.
Gears of Battle 3 Xbox 360
You gained’t wish to take a chainsaw to this attractive piece of {hardware}.
The Gears of Battle 3 restricted version Xbox 360 supplied gamers a possibility to improve to a bigger 320GB onerous drive, get an additional controller (each of which had the much-improved remodeling D-pad), and have all of it designed with a grizzly Gears of Battle emblem design.
The console, like all the restricted version Xbox 360 slim consoles, additionally had distinctive sounds when powering on the console and opening the disc tray. It was a pleasant little strategy to make every particular person console that bit extra particular than the usual machines, and this one exemplifies how a lot it will probably construct on the general expertise.
Star Wars Battlefront PS4
This Star Wars PS4 was fairly divisive with followers when it was launched in 2015 together with the rebooted Star Wars Battlefront. Nonetheless, we really feel it’s a fairly becoming tribute to one of many galaxies most infamous villains.
Vader isn’t simply chilling on a standard black background both. The whole prime facet of the console is embossed with the “Star Wars” emblem. It’s a easy, but elegant method of using his iconic visage and the bigger model to nice impact.
Additionally, it might be a sin to not point out the controller right here. The DualShock 4 options the identical repeated “Star Wars” design on the touchpad, and has a shade scheme that takes inspiration from the Sith lord’s iconic swimsuit. For those who’re not a fan of the console however just like the controller, you possibly can nonetheless choose one up individually when you’re fortunate.
Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X
That is undoubtedly a case of going all out to make a console that stands aside from the usual version.
Arriving just some brief months earlier than the Xbox Collection X|S launched, this Cyberpunk 2077-themed console was the ultimate restricted version Xbox One X to be launched. In truth, this console was really launched a number of months earlier than the much-delayed sport so it didn’t coincide with the launch of Microsoft’s next-gen console.
A patchwork of scuffed metals makes the console look as if it may very well be a prop within the sport itself, and actually sells the dirty but futuristic attraction of the collection. What higher strategy to immerse your self in CD Projekt Purple’s imagined future than to convey a bit of piece of it into the true world with you?
Metallic Gear Strong V: The Phantom Ache PS4
This Metallic Gear Strong V: The Phantom Ache restricted version PlayStation 4 is nothing wanting lovely.
Repping the identical purple and gold shade scheme as Snake’s bionic arm within the sport, you undoubtedly gained’t wish to be hiding this console underneath a cardboard field.
Then, there’s the controller. Made to resemble Snake’s handgun, it was given a shiny gunmetal gray end. To tie it in with the console, he directional arrows on the D-pad ship a bit of splash of purple. Each the console and the controller additionally characteristic the unit emblem of Diamond Canines.
It stays one of many extra putting Particular Version consoles on the market, and whereas itdoesn’t precisely scream “Stealth’, it does a minimum of present your family and friends the place your gaming allegiances lie.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS
The 3DS was host to a bevy of nice Zelda video games. It’s no marvel then, that there have been a couple of excellent restricted version Legend of Zelda 3DS console designs. A 3DS XL celebrated the discharge of A Hyperlink Between Worlds, and a New 3DS XL launched alongside Majora’s Masks 3D.
Then, there’s this magnificence proper right here. Extra refined than the others talked about above, the Ocarina of Time 3DS was a good way to show your Zelda fandom. A Tri-Pressure sits within the center and a traditional Legend of Zelda border decorates the sides. A wonderfully understated handheld for on-the-go gaming.
We’d additionally like to offer an honorable point out to the Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD restricted version Wii U. Its lovely gamepad appears to have taken quite a lot of inspiration from this 3DS design, and offers credence to how iconic this normal look was and stays to at the present time.
Future: The Taken King PS4
2015 was an enormous yr for restricted version PS4s, and this Future: The Taken King console was a standout.
The unique Future featured in a bundle with a glacier white PS4 — the primary variation within the console’s design. The discharge of The Taken King enlargement led to a reimagining of the white console, and it didn’t disappoint. The faceplate was coated in a galaxy map and topped off with the Guardian emblem and Future emblem in gold, all of which got here collectively a fittingly celestial aesthetic.
Whereas the console could solely be the 500GB mannequin, it’s nothing wanting being a chunk of minimalist artwork. That alone ought to make it a greater than worthy a part of any limited-edition console assortment. It’s solely actual flaw is that there are not any matching particulars to make the controller that little extra particular.
Halo 4 Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 slim stands alongside the PS4 as one of many consoles that has launched essentially the most restricted editions, and this one specifically was onerous to overlook.
To have a good time the 2012 launch of Halo 4, Microsoft launched this transparent-cased magnificence. For the primary time, Xbox followers may check out the console’s interior equipment. It got here full with a 320GB HDD, Halo sounds, and blue LEDs on each the console and its two controllers.
It’s protected to say this is likely one of the nicest Xbox 360 restricted version consoles, and having it was a dream come true for Halo followers of the time. For those who’re a Halo diehard and an avid collector of restricted version consoles, you possibly can in all probability nonetheless discover a few of these for an inexpensive value on the likes of eBay or Amazon.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PS5
The restricted version PS4 console launched as a tie-in with the primary Marvel’s Spider-Man sport was a modern however easy design that featured the spider emblem on a purple console. This PS5 console takes that design and infects it with the Venom symbiote, replicating what occurs to everybody’s favourite web-slinger within the sequel. Even the DualShock controller isn’t protected from its affect, with the long-lasting purple coloring slowly being overtaken by a crawling mat black.
The beauty of the PS5 is that it has detachable faceplates. Due to that, Sony has made the Spider-Man 2 console faceplates obtainable to buy individually alongside the controller. Not having to commerce your current console in for a brand new design is unquestionably the way forward for personalized consoles, and Xbox have adopted swimsuit with their Collection X console wraps.
Basic NES GBA SP
The primary of two consoles celebrating their heritage, Nintendo’s Basic NES Recreation Boy Advance SP is actually a marvel of restricted version console design.
Launched to have a good time the twentieth anniversary of Nintendo’s first dwelling console, this Recreation Boy Advance SP featured retro NES theming. Capturing the essence of the blocky console and lowering it right down to handheld kind couldn’t have been simple, however Nintendo completely nailed it with its implementation of the NES’s shade and design iconography.
In fact, retro gaming followers can be nicely conscious that the unique Famicom console launched in Japan seemed vastly totally different from the NES launched in Europe and America. Due to this, another purple and gold design was launched in Japan that’s simply as iconic. A collection of NES Basic video games have been ported to the hand held alongside the console too, placing a pleasant of entirety on what this restricted version console supplied and represented.
twentieth Anniversary PS4
Certainly one of, if not THE, rarest console on our checklist, the twentieth Anniversary PS4 is a sight to see.
Revealed as a part of Sony’s celebration of its first console, this twentieth anniversary PlayStation 4 oozes class. The restricted version PS4 dragged the long-lasting gray shade and multi-colored PlayStation emblem into the brand new millennium, and it pops in opposition to the strong gray tone splendidly. Embossed PlayStation button icons adorn the underside half of the console too, giving it an actual premium really feel.
Every console’s manufacturing quantity within the run was identifiable by a plaque situated within the backside proper of the console. Bundled with the console have been matching DualShock 4 controller and digital camera peripherals.
It’s actually an ideal bundle for PS diehards, however when you have been pondering of getting your palms on certainly one of these, you’re in all probability method out of luck. Sony produced a mere 12,300 of those beauties, and so they’ve lengthy since discovered house owners prepared to shell out giant quantities for them.
Halo Infinite Xbox Collection X
One other console that coincided with a twentieth anniversary, this dressed up monolith is one heck of a magnificence.
The Halo-themed Xbox Collection X additionally arrived concurrently Halo Infinite. With a backside half embellished in metallic paneling such as you’d discover on Grasp Chief’s iconic Spartan armor and a prime half speckled with stars, that is actually a console of two halves. The vent on prime of the console can be blue in honor of the Chief’s companion Cortana, offering the {hardware} with an aesthetically pleasing look that’s dripping with references.
Included within the bundle was an identical gray controller, however true Halo followers would wish to search out the choice inexperienced 117-themed Elite controller.
Microsoft’s now embracing customizing your current console with their Xbox wraps, so it’s doable this may very well be the primary and solely restricted version Collection X console ever to be launched. A tragic state of affairs, however a minimum of this one makes for a fantastic final Restricted Version Collection X.
Tales of Xilia PS3
Yet one more Japanese unique console rounds out our checklist.
This Tales of Xillia PlayStation 3 is nothing wanting lovely. The gold and purple design on the standard PS3 black is a good way to point out your love for the ‘Tales of‘ collection, and it’s additionally one of many few restricted version PS3s to ever hit the market. The console had a 160GB HDD for storing your recordsdata and a controller, however sadly this lacked any design prospers.
Sadly, these appear to be close to not possible to search out now; in all probability as a consequence of their restricted territorial launch. We are able to solely hope we’ll see extra JRPG console designs because the style continues to construct a worldwide fanbase.