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Rejected Xbox 360 Prototype Designs

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the you-only-get-one-chance-in-marble dept.

Matt writes "Next-Gen.biz has published the second set of prototype designs that were considered, but ultimately rejected, for the Xbox 360. Note the distinct similarities to the final design actually chosen." I wonder if I'm alone in just wishing that consoles looked like stereo components and fit in my rack without scary balancing acts and lopsided aesthetics. A Gamecube, PS2, and X-Box can not be stacked nicely.

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  1. Sure they can. by Leon+da+Costa · · Score: 5, Funny
    A Gamecube, PS2, and X-Box can not be stacked nicely.

    Sure they can. Have you never heard of duct tape?

  2. Wow by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    3 comments and the article's slashdotted. Are they hosting it on one of the prototypes?

  3. Could be worse by hal2814 · · Score: 3, Funny

    At least the systems mentioned would stack better than this monstrosity.

  4. Well, no... by lpangelrob · · Score: 2, Funny
    A Gamecube, PS2, and X-Box can not be stacked nicely.

    ...and I can expect that from having different-looking systems. But have you considered the space efficiency of a Beowulf cluster of Gamecubes?

    --
    -Rob

    Biblical fiscal responsibility

  5. Yes they can! by nigel_q · · Score: 3, Funny

    Put the Gamecube on top of your PS2, and put the XBOX in the garbage!

  6. From the Idlethumbs interview: by Bertie · · Score: 3, Funny

    Jesus Christ, it's David Brent.

    "Hayes is visibly excited about the fact that 'his' product will soon be released into the wild. At the end of our interview, I asked him what it's like to work as a designer within a technology-oriented company. He picks up the table cloth between his fingers. "Table cloth right? Microsoft is the table cloth. Everything is influenced by technology. So the brand team has to come up, and understand and integrate the technology. As an industrial designer, I'm only as good as the technology we use. It's kind of the common language that connects everyone. But it also needs to be balanced out."

    WHAT THE HELL IS HE ON ABOUT?

  7. Re:Stacking? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Ah, but what if you belong to a society for Putting Things On Top Of Other Things?