For as long as consoles have been around, there have been special edition ones that have truly made the console stand out. These consoles allow players to showcase the games that they love the most.
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If you’re wondering which special edition consoles are the best, this guide is for you. Here are some of the best ones ranked based on design, rarity, and how different they look from the original version of the console.
10The Witcher 3 Xbox One
Geralt’s Perfect Picture
What Makes This Stand Out:
Microsoftgave this console out to some of the people registered for their Microsoft Bing Rewards Program. While it isn’t clear how many were made, it is a very low number, making it a console that a lot of collectors are trying their hardest to get their hands on.
Geralt’s drawing on the front of the console truly highlights the Witcher’s intimidating demeanor.
The console features a beautiful drawing of Geralt withthe Witcher 3’s logo beside the Xbox power button. What makes this so amazing is that the red color around the sides of the Xbox matches perfectly with the red 3 in the Witcher’s logo. Geralt’s drawing on the front of the console truly highlights the Witcher’s intimidating demeanor.
The Witcher 3 Special Edition Xbox One
9500 Million PlayStation 4 Pro
Millions Of PlayStations Sold
Sonyis a massive company in the video game world, and still, it is impressive that they reached the milestone of having 500 million PlayStations sold. This beautiful and sleek design was created to commemorate this massive milestone in the company’s history.
This PlayStation is one of the most coveted consoles that Sony has made, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful translucent shell has a golden PlayStation logo on the top and a matching translucent blue logo on the bottom. The shell looks absolutely amazing on top of the PlayStation’s black inside components.
PlayStation 4 Pro 500 Million Special Edition Console
82DS XL Hylian Shield
The Reason To Get A 2DS
Nintendo has created quite a few Zelda-themed consoles throughout the years, but this may be the best one yet. The 2DS deviated from the DS design a lot, but the 2DS brought the hinges back and created a great budget version of the 3DS.
…the Hylian Crest and raised silver adornments truly make the 2DS look like the Hylian Shield.
This version is meant to look like the Hylian Shield, and the Hylian Crest and the raised silver adornments truly make the 2DS look like the Hylian Shield. This console is perfect for anyone who wants to represent Hyrule while playing their Zelda games.
Hylian Shield 2DS XL
7Halo Infinite Xbox Series X
Master Chief’s Masterpiece
ThisXbox Series Xcame out right beforeHalo Infinitewas released for the system. The system came with a digital version of the game, a matching controller, and special in-game items. The additional items were an amazing addition for those who purchased the console.
However, what makes the system a great special edition is the design of it. The top half of the console has the design of the stars that can be seen on Zeta Halo’s planet. The bottom half of the console is designed to look like Master Chief’s armor, and the matching controller has the exact same design.
Halo Infinite Special Edition Xbox Series X
6Animal Crossing Switch
Tom Nook’s Island Getaway
The special edition of theNintendo Switchthat was inspired byAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis one of the best ones that Nintendo has released. It features Tom Nook and his nephews standing on an island with matching joy cons and an adorable amount of details on the back of the Switch itself.
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The reason that this Switch is so great is that it truly does give you island vibes. The beautiful blue and green are the perfect colors to get you in the mood to take a vacation to your perfect island getaway in the game. Considering Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a lifesaver for many during the pandemic, this special edition is something that a lot of players have fond memories of.
Nintendo Switch - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition
520th Anniversary PS4
Bringing The Original PlayStation Into Modern Day
The original PlayStation was one of the best consoles of its time. It wastheconsole that cemented Sony’s place in the video game console world. Considering its massive legacy, it is no wonder that Sony wanted to bring it into the modern era when celebrating the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation.
This console truly is a beautiful one. The entire system is made in the light gray color that the original PlayStation is known for. It also brought back the multicolored logo, which is a nice difference from the usual white symbol that Sony has been using in modern times. If you’re someone who loves PlayStation, this rare console is one that you will want to obtain.
20th Anniversary PlayStation 4
4Hitman PlayStation 4
Agent 47’s Deadliest Weapon
TheHitmanPS4was only available to those who were Square Enix Members and was given out as a reward for a raffle, making it one of the rarest PS4s that you can obtain today. The fact that this is such a unique console, and it is an official version of the console, makes it stand out among the competition.
This console goes far beyond a simple reskin; it truly looks just like a briefcase, handle, and all.
This console goes far beyond a simple reskin; it truly looks just like a briefcase, handle, and all. This console very well could be the most innovative special edition console that has ever been released. If you’re looking for a console that will look different from anything your friends have, this is the one for you.
Hitman Briefcase PlayStation 4
3NES Gameboy Advanced SP
A Blast From The Past
Nintendo is notorious for ensuring that players never forget their most popular franchises and consoles. The Switch even has a virtual console dedicated to some of the company’s most successful moments. This GBA special edition was a love letter to their first console, and they did an amazing job.
This special edition is completely different from any other available, ever. The inside of the console looks like the NES controller, while the outside looks like the NES system. No other GBA has that level of detail and has designs that make the inside and outside so vastly different.
GameBoy Advance SP NES Special Edition
2R2D2 Xbox 360
The Galaxy’s Best Xbox 360
This R2D2 console came as a bundle with theXbox Kinectand the Star Wars Kinect game for the system, meaning you can play with R2D2 while playing on the system inspired by him. The console has a beautiful shell that is blue and white, which are the colors of everyone’s favorite droid.
The best feature of this console has to be the unique noises that it makes. Unlike other Xboxs, this one will make R2D2’s signature noises when you turn it on and off, instead of the regular Xbox noise. It will also make those noises when you open up the game tray, and when you close it.
R2D2 Xbox 360 Special Edition
1Pikachu N64
The N64’s Cutest Edition
Considering there are sevenPokemongames on theN64, it is no shock that Nintendo created this beautiful Pikachu-inspired N64. While there are other colors that this console comes in (such as orange), this blue version truly sets the console apart from all other N64s, and it makes Pikachu pop on the console.
While there are other colors that this console comes in (such as orange), this blue version truly sets the console apart from all other N64s.
The power switch, while usually just a regular switch, is actually a Pokeball on this console. The reset button is also found on Pikachu’s foot rather than a boring button like other versions of the N64. It gives a lot of charm to this console and truly makes this a one-of-a-kind, perfect for any Pokemon fan.
Nintendo 64 Pikachu Special Edition
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