The Plates That Weren't

When I was at E3 a couple of years ago, I saw a faceplate. It was on a console that was actually being used to show off coming Xbox stuff. I can't say what was on this plate because I was asked not to. They were getting ready to make a faceplate for a game, and they made a number of prototypes, and then chose from those. The ones that weren't chosen existed in 3's, and were just, disposed of. This one never made it to a trashcan, and existed only to drive me bat**** crazy for the next two years.

Anyway, that's one I can't talk about, but guess what? I found FIVE that I CAN talk about!

When Microsoft and Rare were deciding upon the art that would be used for their Viva Pinata faceplate, there were five other designs that were passed upon.

I sent an email off to someone I met from Rare, and asked them if we could actually offer a set of these plates. I'll let you know if I hear anything back.

http://jimmcq.com/images/PinataAltFaceplate1.jpg
http://jimmcq.com/images/PinataAltFaceplate2.jpg
http://jimmcq.com/images/PinataAltFaceplate3.jpg
http://jimmcq.com/images/PinataAltFaceplate4.jpg
http://jimmcq.com/images/PinataAltFaceplate5.jpg

oo.. please find out =D

Lolz... I love those close ups.. with the power button as the eye

oh very nice. I would like to know the update on these faceplate for sure.

I quite liked those. Way better than the one that made it out to retail imo.

nice looking plates

ya and i wonder why they never made any of the prototype plates except for the wood one!

I hope when you set up the printing things, you could make these images into faceplates if it doesn't violate copyrights!

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Originally Posted by wasabisabi

I hope when you set up the printing things, you could make these images into faceplates if it doesn't violate copyrights!

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I'm trying to get their permission so that I would not be violating copyrights. Going to be very tough to get anything out of MS, it looks like.