When I first read about faceplates for the Xbox 360 I thought it was a pretty dumb idea. Who would want to spend $20 to customize the Xbox 360? I was wrong about faceplates for mobile phones, and totally off base about UMD movies. So we will see how these Xbox 360 faceplates fare. After a few days, though, I like having my favorite NFL team emblazoned across the front of my 360.
Looking at the current landscape of faceplates for the 360 I notice something: they do not scream “individuality.” (as Microsoft so enthusiastically puts it)
Enter Mat Catz, with their line of officially licensed NFL faceplates. Right now only nine teams are available, with more coming soon. If you happen to be a fan of the Raiders, like I am, you are in luck. Other teams available right now include: Stealers, Seahawks, Ravens, Eagles, Redskins, Patriots, Cowboys, and Giants.
Mad Catz also plans on releasing MLB and NBA faceplates. Which means I will need a White Sox and Cavs faceplate as well.
Side note: I have been a Sox fan since Bo Jackson played for Chicago, and a Cavs fan since Price and Ehlo called Richfield home - for those out there that really wanted to know.
Having a faceplate with my favorite team logo on it is my idea of individuality. And lets face it - not a lot of people are going to rush out to own a Raiders faceplate.
All these faceplates seem to be made the same. I do not see why they cost $20. That is, after all, a couple great games on the Xbox Live Arcade. If you are going to spend the money, you might as well find something unique.
Taking the white faceplate off takes a little more oomph then you think it should. On the right (or bottom) of the faceplate is a small tab you can use to yank the thing off. Snapping the new one on is cake.
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