Summary
One extremely rare variant of theXbox Series Sconsole based onSonic the Hedgehogis currently up for auction, with an insane starting bid of $5000. The Xbox Series S is a diskless version of the Xbox Series X console, being more oriented for gamers who prefer a digital-only library. The console has had a lot of different variants released since its launch, including ones based onthe twoSonic the Hedgehogtheatrical films. However, these are extremely rare, with both of the Xbox Series S consoles being given away for free by Microsoft to celebrate the premiere of the films at the time of their release.
ThisXbox Series S console based on theSonic the Hedgehog 2movieis one of the strangest versions of the hardware that has been put out, and it also offers a pair of matching fuzzy controllers based on Sonic and Knuckles. The console has both Sonic and Knuckles fighting each other on the front, along with a golden ring above it. It was given away in a special sweepstakes on Twitter, meaning there are very few of these versions of the consoles out in the wild. However, one has recently been put up for auction with an insane starting bid.
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The console waslisted on Ebay by seller smj_005, where they had the console listed at a starting bid of $5000. This listing shows photos of the system and special box that it was contained in. This includes the console,the fuzzy controllers based on Sonic and Knuckles, and a giant ring lid with the film’s logo. According to the seller, while the console was given away in the sweepstakes, they obtained this system through their connections in the gaming industry.
The seller explains that the console itself wasn’t used much, other than to ensure that it can power on and that it could sign in to the Xbox Live online service. The controllers haven’t been used either, with all the original packaging intact. Based on the rough estimate given by the seller, there was likely only 5-50 units of this console produced, making it one ofthe rarest Xbox console variantsof all time.
These promotional items were met with a mixed reception, as while fans praised the look of thisXbox Series Sconsole, they similarly criticized the choice to use make the controllers have a furry skin, with many believing it would be uncomfortable to use them. There is only one bid on this listing as of this writing, since $5000 might be a dealbreaker for some to pay for this console. The auction ends on November 6th, 2023, so more bids might crop up by then.
Microsoft Xbox Series S
The Xbox Series S is a digital-only game console that offers the same processor as its more powerful Xbox Series X sibling but cuts down on memory, storage, and the GPU while removing the disc drive to offer a next-generation console experience at a fraction of the cost while targeting gamers at lower Full HD or 2K resolutions instead.
