Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Xbox 360
Posted on: September 7, 2011
January 23, 2009: According to online news magazine "ars technica," the Xbox 360 is getting an exclusive Resident Evil 5 limited edition.
Xbox 360 Limited Edition
Information about the Xbox 360 limited edition's release date, hard drive size and pricing details are not yet available. The bundle will include a red Xbox 360 console and controller, a copy of the Resident Evil 5 game, an exclusive game theme for the New Xbox Experience, and a coupon to download Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD.
Other Limited Editions?
There are apparently a few other versions of a limited editon available, as well.
Joystiq has gotten their hands on a reportedly North American collector's edition containing a Chris Redfield figurine, a Tricell messenger bag, a BSAA patch, a Kijuju necklace, a bonus disc and the RE5 game disc. The box retails for $90.Joystiq: Resident Evil 5 CE unveiled: $90 for figurine, bag and Kijuju (January 16, 2009)
Online retailer Play-Asia is selling an LE that contains the game disc, a "Making of" DVD and a USB flash drive in the shape of a chainsaw.Play-Asia: Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition (PS3) | Xbox 360
Last year, CVG magazine unveiled a different Resident Evil 5 bundle that came with the game disc, a USB flash drive, a 32-page art book and a fanny pack like the one worn by Chris in the game. The PS3 version comes with a "Making of" DVD, while the Xbox 360 version features an official soundtrack CD.CVG: Resi 5: Console exclusives revealed (December 1, 2008)
- 1up.com: Resident Evil 5 Demo, Special Edition Detailed (November 26, 2008)
In Europe, gamers will apparently be receiving a bundle containing the game disc, a behind-the-scenes bonus disc and some exclusive art cards.PSU: Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Revealed for Europe (January 16, 2009)
It's not yet clear exactly which version North American gamers will be getting or how much it will cost.
Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Articles and Info
Joystiq Xbox: Ask Joystiq Xbox: Resident Bundle edition (March 3, 2009)
Punch Jump: Amazon limits Xbox 360 Elite Resident Evil 5 purchases (March 3, 2009)
PC World: Resident Evil Red: Xbox 360 Limited Edition Hitting Stores (March 3, 2009)
Joystiq: Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 spotted in the retail wild (March 2, 2009)
Kotaku: A Close Look at the Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 (February 26, 2009)
Engadget: Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition "unboxed" by Major Nelson (February 25, 2009)
IGN: Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil 5 Bundle Unveiled (February 24, 2009)
Joystiq: Red Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 bundle: it's real! (February 24, 2009)
1up.com: Limited Edition Red Xbox 360 Officially Confirmed (February 24, 2009)
Joystiq: Rumor: Red Resident Evil 5 Xbox is on the way (January 25, 2009)
1up.com: Microsoft Planning a Resident Evil 5 360 Bundle? (January 24, 2009)
Ars Technica: Exclusive: Microsoft to get Resident Evil 5 bundle, red 360s (January 23, 2009)
PSU: Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Revealed for Europe (January 16, 2009)
Joystiq: Resident Evil 5 CE unveiled: $90 for figurine, bag and Kijuju (January 16, 2009)
TeamXbox: Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Picture (January 16, 2009)
CVG: Resi 5: Console exclusives revealed (December 1, 2008)
1up.com: Resident Evil 5 Demo, Special Edition Detailed (November 26, 2008)