Xbox:List of Special Edition Consoles

Over the lifespan of the Xbox, various special — or limited — editions were created to try and boost sales. The Japanese market especially received quite a few special editions due to a low amount of sales at launch in Japan. Special editions were generally the product of a partnership between a first party developer and Microsoft, though many of the painted or contest Xboxes were created by a third party either in an official distribution deal or unofficially, with only the plastic supplied by Microsoft. While official statistics on the production numbers were lost in a hard drive crash, this page stands as a "best guess" using official sources, retailer advertisements, and Microsoft personnel interviews. The full gallery of pictures can be found on Imgur.

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First Party Special Editions

Edition	Serial Number	Revision	Color	Features	Picture
2001 Launch Team Edition	2NNNNNN 14402	1.0	Translucent green	Given to Xbox Launch Team; says "Great work!" and has Bill Gates' signature on the jewel, as well as "Special Edition" on the front. Estimated 1000-2000 made. ^[2]
Crystal Limited Edition (CAN)	4NNNNNN 43505 4NNNNNN 43705 4NNNNNN 43805	1.6	Translucent	Released in Canada as a bundle with Fable and Crimson Skies. 100,000-150,000 consoles made, covering all available regions. ^[2]	File:Crystal
Crystal Limited Edition (JAP)	3NNNNNN 42806	1.6	Translucent	Released in Japan.	(identical to the above)
Crystal Limited Edition (PAL)	4NNNNNN 40605 4NNNNNN 40805	1.4	Translucent	Released as a second anniversary for the European release of the console.	(identical to the above)
Crystal Limited Edition - Jewel Variant (PAL)	3NNNNNN 43705 5NNNNNN 43705	1.6	Translucent	"Limited Edition" written on jewel. Found in Australian / New Zealand crystal packs. Likely due to the jewel being sourced by multiple different suppliers, one of which may have added this text. ^[2]	File:Crystal-Jewel-Variant
EA Special Edition	1823293 43406	1.6^?	White	Given to Electronic Arts for helping support Xbox Live. EA logo and "Special Edition" printed on front in blue and a black jewel with "Xbox Live" logo. Comes with two controllers, one with a red EA Sports jewel, and the other with a blue EA Games jewel. Estimated 5-10 made. ^[2]	File:EA
Ed Fries Special Edition	N/A	?	White	Says "Ed Fries - Special Edition" under Xbox logo on white jewel, and "Thanks for all you have done with MGS and Xbox" in red lettering on bottom right of the top. No stickers on bottom. Given to Ed Fries, the vice president of game publishing at Xbox at the time. One made.	File:Ed-Fries
Dead or Alive Ultimate / Kasumi-chan Blue (JP)	4NNNNNN 15102 4NNNNNN 15202 5NNNNNN 20802	1.0	Translucent Blue	Says "Dead or Alive Ultimate" on the bottom-left side of top and has a silver jewel. 5000 ^[1](http://web.archive.org/web/20040115135904/xbox.com/ja-JP/campaign/kasumichan-blue/default.htm) or 6000 ^[1](http://web.archive.org/web/20050829093219/http://www.xbox.com:80/ja-JP/campaign/kasumichan-blue/default.htm) made. They have a September 2004 manufacture date, but are actually 1.0 consoles with 2001 hardware and serial numbers.	File:DOAU
Dead or Alive Online (JP)	2396697 34706	1.2	Translucent Blue	Says "Dead or Alive Online" on the top, silver jewel. This was the original version that was meant to be sold before the game was renamed to "Dead or Alive Ultimate". One known to exist, previously owned by the international manager for the original Xbox launch, Stan Kaplita.	File:DOAO
Halo Special Edition	2NNNNNN 3WW05 5NNNNNN 3WW05 6NNNNNN 3WW05 1NNNNNN 40505 3NNNNNN 40606 6NNNNNN 40705 6NNNNNN 41505 5NNNNNN 41605	1.2, 1.4, 1.6	Translucent green	Released as a Halo bundle, says "Halo" on the front. 200,000 made, covering all regions.	File:Halo
Halo Special Edition (Hong Kong)	5NNNNNN 40505 6NNNNNN 40505	1.4	Translucent green	First released on April 22nd, 2004; this NTSC console was made to commemorate the release of Xbox Live by Microsoft Hong Kong and Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN). Four digit serial number on top indicates less than 10,000 units produced. ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20200412164844/http://games.sina.com.cn/newgames/2004/04/043020262.shtml?from=wap)
Halo 2 Special Edition (NTSC-J)	5NNNNNN 40505	1.4	Translucent green	Released in Southeast Asia; has a Halo 2 decal sticker on the top of the console near the disc drive. Number produced is unknown. ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20070318165845/http://www.gamechoiceclub.com/navigateProduct.asp?product_id=5083#)	File:Halo-2-Southeast-Asia
Halo 2 Special Edition (CAN)	2NNNNNN 31405 4NNNNNN 41305*	1.2^?, 1.3^?, 1.4	Ice blue	Released as a Halo 2 bundle (no headset) in Canada, silver jewel.	File:Halo-2-Canada
Halo 2 Special Edition (PAL)	2NNNNNN 51805 2NNNNNN 50805	1.0^?, 1.1^?, 1.4^?	Ice blue	Released as Halo 2 bundle in Asia, black jewel.	File:Halo-2-Asia
Hulk/Pepsi (PAL)	2NNNNNN 20503 3NNNNNN 21503 2NNNNNN 24405 4NNNNNN 24505	1.0, 1.1	Neon green	Given as a scratchcard prize in UK theaters to commemorate the release of the Hulk movie and possibly more given away in a contest ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20190417015059/http://www.pepsicollector.com/pressrelease/040903BlockbusterSummer.htm) . Has the Hulk's eye and Pepsi logo in the jewel. Estimated 36 given away, up to 50 made. ^[2]	File:Hulk-Pepsi
Mountain Dew	2NNNNNN 31205	1.3	Neon green	Sold through a Mountain Dew sweepstakes ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20040606002734/http://dewu.yahoo.com:80/dewu/store?.in=54) . Mountain Dew logo on jewel. 1000 ^[2] to 5099 ^? made.	File:Mountain-Dew
MSN Edition - White (PAL)	4082725 40605	1.4^?	Translucent	"MSN" and butterfly logo on front right. Likely made as a mock up for a potential MSN ISP promotion ^[2]. One known to exist, found in Denmark.	File:MSN-White
MSN Edition - Colorful (PAL)	4082833 40605	1.4^?	Translucent	Colorful "MSN" and butterfly logo on front right. Likely made as a mock up for a potential MSN ISP promotion ^[2]. One known to exist, found in Denmark.	File:MSN-Colorful
Panzer Dragoon Orta	2NNNNNN 20502 3NNNNNN 20502 4NNNNNN 20502	1.0	White	Screenprinted artwork and logo surrounding jewel. 999 originally planned to be sold ^[3](https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/9274/sega-vendera-una-edicion-especial-de-xbox-con-panzer-dragoon-orta/) . 3,000 made, 1,300 shipped ^[2] .	File:Panzer-Dragoon-Orta
Partner Edition	1137135 25005 2NNNNNN 31905	1.0	Translucent green	Given to hardware companies involved with Xbox. Has "Thanks for Partnering with Xbox" and Bill Gates' signature on the jewel. Estimated 100 ^[2] or 1000 ^? made.	File:Partner-Edition
Pure White (JP)	5NNNNNN 15202 3NNNNNN 20202 3NNNNNN 20502 5NNNNNN 20602 5NNNNNN 20702	1.0	White	Released in Japan for the 2004 anniversary with a silver jewel saying "Limited Edition 2004". The unit number out of 1000 is engraved in the bottom left of the top side as well as an optional engraved name of up to 20 letters. 1000 made. They have a 2004 manufacture date, but are actually 1.0 Xboxes.	File:Pure-White
Skeleton Black (JP)	3NNNNNN 20502 2NNNNNN 20402	1.0	Translucent black "smoke"	Release version in Japan that came with serialized key chain with a number from 1 to 50,000. 50,000 produced, estimated 10,000 sold on launch week. ^[2]	File:Skeleton
Translucent Blue (CAN)	?	?	Translucent Blue	50 given away in The Chronicles of Riddick DVD sweepstakes ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20050212091654/http://www.riddickcontest.com:80/) , given away by a traveling Holiday Game Squad ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20041119191436/http://www.xboxontour.com:80/holiday/eventSchedulePop.asp?code=2004) , or with purchase of 12-month Bell Canada's 'Sympatico High-Speed' contract ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20041215062035/http://www.xbox.com:80/en-CA/Hardware/belloffer.htm) . Came in box with Halo 2 and a headset, unlike the Canadian Halo 2 edition.	File:Halo-2-Canada
Translucent Green (NTSC)	1NNNNNN 40705 1NNNNNN 40905	1.0?, 1.2, 1.4	Translucent green	Sold in Canada.	File:Green
Translucent Green (PAL)	2NNNNNN 30805 2NNNNNN 30905 1NNNNNN 40705	1.2, 1.4^?	Translucent green	Released for one year anniversary for the European release of the console. 20,000 manufactured. 5,000 sold.	(identical to the above)
Translucent Orange Prototype	1NNNNNN 21503	1.0	Translucent orange	Color mock up consoles. Two known to still exist, gifted to an internal marketing employee and a friend which was later stolen from their house. ^[2]	File:Orange-Prototype
Translucent Orange Halo Prototype	N/A	1.0	Translucent orange	Color test prototypes. "Halo" written on front, one has a silver jewel, possibly added later on, and one has a black jewel. Three known to exist. ^[2] ^[2](https://mobile.twitter.com/mmm206/status/1281859032353923072?s=21)	File:Halo-Prototype
Other Color Samples	N/A	N/A	N/A	[Opaque candy apple / fire engine red](https://i.imgur.com/NM9Zs55.jpg) (sample on table), [glow in the dark](https://i.imgur.com/NM9Zs55.jpg), [burgundy/dark magenta crystal](https://i.imgur.com/2ifJv6r.jpg), metallic gold, and a unit filled with color shifting beads. All likely destroyed. ^[2]	(no pictures of full units exist)

Third Party Special Editions

Edition	Serial Number	Revision	Color	Features	Picture
50 Cent Pure White Edition	?	?	White	Given away by Australian television channel Channel V. Has "50 Cent Bulletproof" written in gold on top near the middle, and 50 Cent's signature. One made.	File:5C1
50 Cent Pure White Edition 2	?	?	White	One given away in Australia, and one in New Zealand. Has "50 Cent Bulletproof" written in gold on top in the bottom left, black swirl designs on it, and 50 Cent's signature. Four made.	File:5C2
50 Cent Pure White Edition 3	?	?	White	Larger "50 Cent Bulletproof" written in gold on the top in the bottom left, 50 Cent's face airbrushed in the top right, and 50 Cent's signature. One made.	File:5C3
Atari Edition	?	?	Orange	A black Xbox painted orange with an Atari logo on the jewel, and "Atari" written on top. Given away at the Leipzig Game Convention in 2004. Five made.	File:Atari
Conker Edition	?	?	Black	Has an image of Conker on top, with camouflage prints, bullet holes, and "Conker" written on it. Three made for a Conker's tournament in Sydney, Australia.	File:Conker
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball	1039744 21503	1.0	Black	Has a full volleyball beach scene airbrushed on top. 20 sold in Germany.	File:DOAP
Halo Airbrushed Edition	2NNNNNN 21403	1.0	Black	Had an image of Master Chief with the sky and Halo ring in the background to celebrate Halo's launch in the UK. Given out in one case by Microsoft employees at training event competitions. 5-10 made.	File:Halo-Airbrushed
Halo 2 Airbrushed Edition	4073214 41605	1.6^?	Black/Orange	Commissioned by Microsoft to have an airbrushed top shell, these could be won from Media Markt for the Halo 2 launch. Painted by Peter Tronser. 100 made. ^[3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb5csdebQGs)	File:H2A
Hello Kitty Crystal (PAL)	2NNNNNN 42805	1.6^?	Translucent	Sold in a unique box with a undefined Samsung TV in Singapore. Has pink Hello Kitty Mission Rescue artwork painted on top. Came with a crystal controller with a unique gold and silver sparkle in the jewel. 550 made. ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20060324223402/http://www.geekonstun.com/mt/archives/hello_xbox_042705.html)	File:Hello-Kitty
Playboy Edition	?	?	Translucent	Has sticker artwork on top of Penelope Juarez and a written letter, as well as artwork on the front. One unit made and given away in Australia in an unknown contest. ^[3](https://consolevariations.com/variation/console/xbox-playboy-edition)	File:Playboy
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Edition	4NNNNNN 43405	1.6^?	Orange	Painting sanctioned by game publisher. Given away to winners of skateboarding competitions. Graffiti-style art on top on of crystal edition Xbox. 10 made.	File:THUG-2
World Racing	3138913 20703 (Yellow #18)	?	Black	Given away during a competition in Germany. Airbrushed car artwork on top and TDK logo.	(pictures below)
		File:World-Racing-1	File:World-Racing-2	File:World-Racing-6 File:World-Racing-4 File:World-Racing-5	File:World-Racing-3

Development/Debug Kits

Edition	Serial Number	Revision	Color	Features	Picture
Alpha I Development Kit	N/A	Intel VC820	Silver	Used for developing Xbox games. Large aluminum desktop tower.	File:Alpha-Tower
Alpha II Development Kit	N/A	Intel VC820	Silver	Used for developing Xbox games. Large aluminum desktop tower.	(identical to the above)
Debug Kit	3NNNNNN 13202 6NNNNNN 20602 6NNNNNN 30202 6NNNNNN 32805 6NNNNNN 35005 5NNNNNN 41505 6NNNNNN 43905	1.0, 1.3^?	Translucent Green	"Debug Kit" written on bottom stickers. Often times "Debug Kit" written on front, though not always the case. Also may or may not have "Dolby Digital" and "Compact Disc" logos etched above the fourth controller port.	File:Debug
Debug Kit	?	?	Black	Looks identical to a retail console. Used by game developers to hide the fact that games are running on a debug kit at trade shows.
Development Kit Beta	N/A	DVT3	Translucent	Used for developing Xbox games. "Development Kit" written in green on front, and early to mid-production units have a green jewel with metallic lettering and later ones had a dark green jewel with standard lettering. USB port exposed on the back. On the bottom, it is referred to as a "BETA" and prototype system.	File:Development-Kit
Development Kit	6NNNNNN 22002 6NNNNNN 31625	DVT4	Translucent	Used for developing Xbox games. "Development Kit" written in green on front. USB port exists but is blocked by the casing on the back. On the bottom, it is referred to as a "FINAL" and prototype system. (identical to the above)
Development Kit	N/A	?	Black	Used for developing Xbox games. "Development Kit" written in green on the front. Only one known to exist.
GDC 2000 Keynote Prototype	?	?	Chrome Aluminum	A giant X-shaped unit with developer hardware inside for the Xbox reveal at GDC 2000 by Bill Gates and various other showings. Two functional units made, with extra spare parts.
Microsoft TechNet Edition	?	1.1	Black	Microsoft TechNet logo on top of console, boots to XDK dashboard. PAL only. One known to exist. ^[3](https://web.archive.org/web/20200412175132/https://www.ebay.de/itm/XBOX-DEBUG-KIT-Microsoft-TECHNET-Console-Seltene-Entwicklerkonsole-XDK-/372911529953?ul_noapp=true&nma=true&si=sksbHfOI5xLQlQGAtE3pfbjgBBY%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)	File:TechNet
Retail Prototype	?	DVT1	Black	Looks identical to a retail console. Used internally at Microsoft to test new system configurations.
Retail Prototype	?	DVT2	Black	Looks identical to a retail console with a sticker on the front labelled "XB DVT2" with a config and test ID. Appears to have a unique 4604.1 BETA live kernel. Used internally at Microsoft to test Xbox Live.
Retail Prototype	0NNNNNN 12902	DVT4	Black	Pre-release Xbox. Some are known to have CPUs clocked at 750MHz rather than 733MHz.
Retail Prototype	6NNNNNN 13102	DVT5	Black	Pre-release Xbox. Has a ribbon cable running from the LPC header, through the vent grille, and out the back. Likely used to flash and test new kernels.
Retail Prototype	1NNNNNN 13602	DVT7	Black	Made a month before release, assumed to be a final build prototype.
Xbox Live Beta Kit	6NNNNNN 22902	DVT6?	Black	"Debug Kit" written on bottom stickers. "Debug Kit" written on front, covered by a BETA sticker, and "LIVE ENABLED" stickers on bottom. Also comes with a unique translucent orange memory card.
Xbox Live Beta Kit	?	1.2^?	Translucent Green	"Debug Kit" written on bottom stickers. "Debug Kit" written on front, covered by a BETA sticker.

Kisekae X

In late 2003, Microsoft of Japan ran a sweepstakes for up to 2,000 winners to win one of six “X” overlays designed by popular Japanese illustrators Tadanobu Asano, Moyoko Anno, Naohiro Ukawa, NIGO, Jun Miura, and Katsura Wakano. These overlays are essentially a plastic shell that covers the large X on the top of the Xbox. This page contains the original advertisement on Microsoft’s website for the sweepstakes.

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