11 April 2024
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Don
The 6 Very Rare Original Xbox Jewels
A Sweepstakes from the TGS 2003
On 26th of September 2003, there was the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) in Tokyo Japan
where all the modern tech and games where showcased, including Xbox!
Microsoft Corporation held a campaign for users called ``Dress-up ``X'', Ataru'' from November 15th to December 20th, in which 6 creators will give away the ``X'' part of the Xbox with unique decorations. .
This campaign was aimed at Xbox owners to "enjoy Xbox even more." Xbox Japan asked six creators to design the part that corresponds to the "X" on the top of the Xbox, with the theme of "making your Xbox more attractive." They have created 6 types of Xbox exclusive cases, ``Theme ``X''''.
Participating creators include Tadanobu Asano, who is known to played Kashigi Yabushige in the TV series Shôgun when the Xbox was released, (This is also the rarest, since none of them are discovered yet)
Microsoft Xbox "X" Dress-up Tadanobu Asano Jewel
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Jun Miura, who has a wide range of titles from illustrator to musician with his unique sensibilities, and manga artist known for works such as ``Happy Mania.'' .
Microsoft Xbox "X" Dress-up Jun Miura Jewel
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Moyoko Yasuno, who is known for the A logo and whose camouflage pattern with the A logo as a motif is popular,
Microsoft Xbox "X" Dress-up Moyoko Yasuno Jewel
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NIGO and Katsura Wakano, who designed the AIBO 31X series and worked on advertisements for Nike in the US,
Microsoft Xbox "X" Dress-up NIGO Jewel
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Microsoft Xbox "X" Dress-up Katsura Wakano Jewel
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and Naohiro Ukawa, who is active as a VJ and graphic designer.
Microsoft Xbox "X" Dress-up Naohiro Ukawa Jewel
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6 people. Each has a strong design that makes use of its individuality.
To apply, register in "My Account" on the campaign dedicated site that will be opened on November 15th. Enter your Xbox serial number and select your desired creator design. To apply, fill in the required information such as address and name. The prize will be given away to 2,000 people through a lottery.
The company was planning a series of campaigns in the future, including the ``Kasumi and HAWAII Campaign (tentative name)'' and the ``Celebrity Press Campaign (tentative name)''.
Never knew the OG Xbox had interchangeable jewels.