The Original Xbox - Hello Kitty Edition

Discussion in 'Rare and Obscure Gaming' started by Person, Aug 10, 2015.

  1. Person

    Person Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hello guys, few hours ago I stumbled upon this console on my local marketplace.

    Apparently, this guy got it from someone who lives in Japan.

    It does look like the special edition (550 consoles), but it's not exactly the same.

    So can anyone help me?

    Do you think that this might be worth something?

    MRbK3kY.jpg
    ujVyjex.png
     
    #1
  2. Person

    Person Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    P.S.

    He also has this:

    0Jhf62A.png
     
    #2
  3. piplup10036

    piplup10036 Gutsy Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2012
    Messages:
    473
    Likes Received:
    9
    Hello Kitty xbox is pretty rare seeing as only 500 of them were made. Would pick it up if it fits the budget.
     
    #3
  4. Person

    Person Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Do you think that this is the real version?

    200710091305_581.jpg

    because it has few differences from apparently a real one.
     
    #4
  5. HEX1GON

    HEX1GON 2997cc Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2011
    Messages:
    9,681
    Likes Received:
    507
    Location:
    Australia
    There wasn't more than one design as far as the Internet knows. Hello Kitty Mission Rescue console wasn't even sold in Japan. So It COULD'VE been given away in a competition there or someone imported it, but I doubt it.

    Another speculation is, that design you see there could've been a prototype design. Like the Dead or Alive: Online console.

    Same with Atari console, the red ones which have been on the internet before rumours being one only made, is bullshit. @MoonTar and myself have made that assumption considering more than 2 have appeared on eBay.
    So most likely they're competition systems.. That's my guess. I wouldn't throw a whole lot of money on this or scramble for it. They both easily can be faked.
     
    Last edited: Aug 10, 2015
    #5
  6. Person

    Person Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thanks for reply brother, I really appreciate it.

    Guy wants 35 for each, or $65 for both.

    They both have mod chip for pirated games.
     
    #6
  7. Borman

    Borman Xbox Archivist Staff Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2005
    Messages:
    8,701
    Likes Received:
    662
    Location:
    New York, USA
    I would take the chance on both to be honest.
     
    #7
  8. Syclopse

    Syclopse .

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2013
    Messages:
    887
    Likes Received:
    178
    Location:
    US
    Or, its just a Hello Kitty case decal applied to a crystal Xbox, and as Borman said, for those prices grab it.
     
    #8
  9. piplup10036

    piplup10036 Gutsy Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2012
    Messages:
    473
    Likes Received:
    9
    $65 for two rare xboxes sounds like a deal to me. Where I live, people still want $50+ for a used xbox with no hook ups.
     
    #9
    DSwizzy145 likes this.
  10. Person

    Person Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thank you guys, will probably be getting them soon.

    Just called a guy, he told me that it's a sticker on the HelloKitty one..
     
    #10
  11. Borman

    Borman Xbox Archivist Staff Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2005
    Messages:
    8,701
    Likes Received:
    662
    Location:
    New York, USA
    I havent seen an official Hello Kitty box to know if it is just a sticker on that one.
     
    #11
  12. MoonTar

    MoonTar <B>Site Supporter 2014</B>

    Joined:
    May 17, 2012
    Messages:
    450
    Likes Received:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    Like everyone has said just as far as two consoles go buy them just because they are cheap. As far as anything else one would have to check the dates on the bottom and compare with the real deals. Also, the official Hello Kitty console bundle was in Singapore and the Atari console was in Germany which both use 220v so someone must have changed the power supplies when modding them possibly. At least from my view these will be hard to prove as prototypes and wouldn't be worth a whole lot anyway. The Atari consoles were just custom airbrush consoles and the Hello Kitty console can be easily faked. As a collector I would want the official consoles instead but that is just my opinion. :) The dates on the bottom will tell the most.
     
    #12
  13. Person

    Person Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thank you bro, I'll check that.

    Btw, I live in Europe, so we use 220v :D
     
    #13
  14. HEX1GON

    HEX1GON 2997cc Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2011
    Messages:
    9,681
    Likes Received:
    507
    Location:
    Australia
    Oh fuck it, for that price take the gamble. Then report back here :D
     
    #14
  15. MoonTar

    MoonTar <B>Site Supporter 2014</B>

    Joined:
    May 17, 2012
    Messages:
    450
    Likes Received:
    29
    Location:
    United States
    Well you used dollars in your price and not quid or euros so I just assumed. Haha

    But yeah, buy and then check the dates on the bottom and then compare with what we know. The Atari console should be around 2004 and Hello Kitty around 2005. Just ballpark estimates though.
     
    Last edited: Aug 11, 2015
    #15
  16. MBMM

    MBMM Forum Watchdog & Site Supporter 2015

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2013
    Messages:
    1,960
    Likes Received:
    252
    Location:
    Pennsylvania, United States
    Keep us posted. Seems like you found quite the snag.
     
    #16
  17. Conker2012

    Conker2012 Enthusiastic Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    596
    Likes Received:
    33
    What exactly is 'Hello kitty'? Is it a cartoon, a range of school accessories, or what? I've heard of it, but no idea what it is (and yes, I could google it, but I thought I'd ask in this thread).
     
    #17
  18. Rogue

    Rogue Enthusiastic Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2008
    Messages:
    580
    Likes Received:
    11
    Location:
    Brasil
    It's a brand valued at billions just like Barbie. But more focused in apparel and accessories than dolls (toys). Dates from 1975. n_n
     
    #18
  19. sonicsean89

    sonicsean89 Site Soldier

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2012
    Messages:
    2,068
    Likes Received:
    121
    Location:
    The CLE
    Yes, and more. It's like Mickey in Japan except Sanrio is more open to putting the character(s) on stuff. You can get Hello Kitty EVERYTHING. Toys, school supplies, plushes, phone charms, water bottles, bookbags, feminine hygiene products, food, rice cookers, Dreamcasts, notebooks, etc.
     
    #19
  20. kzd

    kzd Spirited Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2012
    Messages:
    110
    Likes Received:
    12
    Buy it. the Hello Kitty consoles are worth a pretty penny, and only 500 exist. Even if it's just a clear shell with a sticker, it's still worth it at that price.
     
    #20

Share This Page