Summary
- Gamers finding rare Xbox 360 accessories like an exclusive launch faceplate.
- Unique faceplate gifted to developer, marked as "Launch Team '05."
- Fans expressing excitement over the historical Xbox accessory.
A gamer has shared a rare Xbox 360 accessory that was never marketed to consumers. The piece of Xbox 360 history was originally intended for team members who worked on the development of the Xbox 360.
As the years have gone by, rare Xbox 360 units and accessories have gradually been appearing on resale sites, and in some cases, even at thrift stores. A few lucky gamers have had luck at their local stores, with one finding a unique Xbox 360 that was originally limited to 500 units or less at a pawn shop.
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In this case, though, Reddit user egoraptorschins has shared the unique Xbox 360 faceplate that their father was gifted while he was working with Xbox. While his father wasn't a developer himself, he apparently worked on displays and hardware for conventions and "other Xbox accessories." The faceplate features a number of conceptual sketches, but the most interesting elements are that it's marked as "Launch Team '05" and has a plate at the bottom that simply states "I made this." Interestingly enough, the particular piece was actually gifted to egoraptorschins' dad by legendary video game composer David Wise, who is perhaps best known for his work on the Donkey Kong Country series.
Xbox Gamers Express Curiosity and Excitement Over Unique Development Faceplate
Numerous fans have shared their thoughts in the comments of the post, with most expressing intrigue and excitement over this particular piece of Xbox development history. Egoraptorschins was curious as to how much it would be worth, and various users have discovered similar units that have sold or been listed on eBay, which have sold upward of $300 when sealed in box like this one. Numerous fans have suggested that the OP keep it, since it's a part of Xbox history.
Interestingly, this isn't the only Xbox 360 faceplate that was specifically intended for the launch team in 2005. Another user shared a comment with their own unique Xbox 360 faceplate, which is also marked as being a Launch Team 2005 exclusive, but with different text and images. The user notes that they got theirs while working at Codemasters around that time.
Although the Xbox 360 faced the incredible competition of the PlayStation 3 and the outrageously popular Nintendo Wii, the console has remained a favorite of many. With the system now being 20 years old, discoveries like this faceplate may become somewhat rarer in the years to come, as older systems and accessories end up being damaged or suffer failures like the red ring of death. It will be interesting to see what other nostalgic discoveries resurface in the coming years.
