10 Forgotten Xbox 360 Features That Are Pure Nostalgia – SlashGear

Even though skins would eventually arrive that would allow gamers to give their Xbox 360 any look they desired, dedicated console owners always had the ability to customize the console’s detachable faceplate to their liking. 

There are multiple ways to do this, as detaching the face plate simply involves turning the console horizontally and inserting a small wedge between the plate and outer casting near the power button. From there, gamers could run the wedge along the edge of the seams to release the clips securing the face plate to the front of the console. The faceplate reattaches to the front of the console just as easily, with its clips snapping into the system without any risk of it falling off the front.

Console owners could replace these faceplates with any number of custom faceplates sold by Microsoft, many of which were released to promote the “Gears of War”  or “Halo” series. Additionally, several third-party companies also sold a wide variety of designs, ranging from sleek and minimalist styles to bold and vibrant patterns. 

These days, with the faceplate market being significantly cooler than it was at the Xbox 360’s peak, gamers may want to consider taking a DIY approach, decking their faceplate out with custom decals and stickers or perhaps even hand-painting it to achieve a totally unique, personalized look. For inspiration, check out Xbox Addict’s library of over 2,000 commercially produced and custom-made face plates.