A Microsoft has a tradition of releasing Xbox Series X and Series S themed consoles from time to time. And, as expected, the release of “Sonic 2: The Movie”, scheduled for April 2022, did not go unharmed.
At that time, the company invested in Series S themed consoles that immediately caught the attention of gaming fans. Xbox.
This was because the devices named after Sonic and Knuckles were furry and featured red and blue colors.
The visual features stood out immediately. Despite consumer curiosity and interest, the “furry consoles” were never officially sold by Microsoft.
In fact, they were drawn by Twitter.
Very rare Xbox console on the market
Image: Xbox/Reproduction
Now, years after the official release of the film and the themed console, one of the units has once again attracted attention. This was because it was sold for an unbelievable amount.
The red and blue devices were purchased for US$5,000, that is, something like R$24,300 in direct quotation.
This value is around 17 times above what a Series S console is generally worth, whose suggested price in the United States is US$300.
Considered a true rarity and worthy of collection, the “furry consoles” of Sonic 2 they were sold on Ebay, in an auction made by user smj_005.
It is believed that Microsoft produced very few units of this edition. Some projections by experts indicate that there are only five in the world, while the most optimistic bet on 50.
The movie ‘Sonic 2’
The film Sonic 2 fluctuated in reviews in 2022. At the same time as it received negative reviews, it was also the target of praise.
In general, what caught our attention was the way the script worked with references and used pop culture elements, in addition to the connection between Generation Z and the game franchise, to make the story light and fun.
The production is entertaining and can be enjoyed both by fans of the Sonic character and by people who have not yet had contact with the game. It is also worth highlighting the work of Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik.
