XboxOZ360- Gamer's David Hilton discusses the failure of the Xbox 360 Faceplate idea:
"Pimping out cars and even computers shows a flair of individuality, a symbol of cool taste, or an extravagance of wealth. So obviously being able to pimp out your 360 with changeable faceplates was a stroke of marketing genius, right? Wrong.
Modding your video game console to look different in the past has also seen a strong following, so why has the faceplate idea failed to inspire gamers? Here was a company prepared to prevent the usual 'void your warranty' risk by offering you the opportunity to buy and change your faceplate easily to give it some flair or originality...
Tin-covered versions of games with bonus videos on a separate disc or an artbook are the go now. Every game released seems to have that 'special' version. They are the sellers. The plastic faceplate has either failed to inspire the market or the marketers."
I missed the elves in my first Dragon’s Dogma 2 playthrough, but I won’t make that mistake again
Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."
You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is
That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.
Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.
Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth II was an intriguing and unique RTS title, that sadly suffered in its console port.
Was just thinking about this game and wishing I had a way to revisit it. The way EA scrubs these titles from existence once their licensing runs out is horrid.
no it failed because 25 bucks for a piece of plastic that serves one function is ridiculous.....
ehh, just never seemed to me that i never actually needed one
I got a free Eternal Sonata one with pre-order and it's cute and colorful, perfect for my kind of people ;)
umm i really disagree with this writer.
hell if you dont like faceplates... dont buy them, right? They arent needed and they are a nice way to not void your warranty for those who want to modify their xbox 360's look.
How does anyone possibly lose out by having THE OPTION to modify its appearance? I fail to see any negatives.
As far as not fitting right... sorry cant say Ive ever seen a faceplate not fit properly. They click in.
Faceplate Failure
Console Failure
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