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The 6 most humiliating Avatar costumes on Xbox Live [ClassicRadar]
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Why download games when you could pay to wear... these... things?
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Xbox 360's Avatar Marketplace is the definition of hit-and-miss. For every lightsaber or guitar, there's a poodle purse or goldfish bowl. For every BioShock doll, there's a Minnie Mouse doll. For every remote control Warthog, there's a remote control Tails Tornado. Yes, that Tails.
To find the most embarrassing and excruciating clothing options, however, you have to dig deep… both into your wallet and your dignity. Luckily, that's our job, so you can ridicule the results without any of the risks.
Here are the six stupidest outfits available on Xbox Live. If we ever catch you wearing any of this stuff online, you're right off our friends list. -
The Sonic & Sega All-Star Racer
Once upon a 16-bit time, you could showcase your Sega love without feeling an ounce of shame. Now… well, now you'll just look like a rejected fast food mascot with a pet monkey-gerbil. And everyone will pity you.
Billy Hatcher Helmet = $1.00 (80 MS)
AiAi Monkey Ball = $3.00 (240 MS)
Racing Suit = $2.00 (160 MS)
Total cost of humiliation? $6.00 -
The Disney Tourist
You might get away with wearing one of these theme park souvenirs for an innocent touch of childhood nostalgia. Maybe two if you're being ironic. Go for the full Floridian, however – or even think about donning that denim jacket – and you might as well be playing Farmville on a motorized scooter.
Goofy Hat = $3.00 (240 MS)
Tinker Bell Tote = $2.00 (160 MS)
Mickey Mouse Varsity Jacket = $2.00 (160 MS)
Total cost of humiliation? $7.00 -
The Fun Dad
Do you sometimes wish your parents appreciated gaming as much as you? Don't.
"Soda" Hat = $2.00 (160 MS)
"Pwned" Tee = $1.00 (80 MS)
Grill = $2.00 (160 MS)
Total cost of humiliation? $5.00 -
The International Stereotype
How many cartoonish generalizations can you count? Too bad I couldn't fit in the German lederhosen, Japanese kimono, Hawaiian grass skirt and Chinese firecrackers as well...
Scottish Kilt = $2.00 (160 MS)
Mexican Sombrero = $1.00 (80 MS)
American Torch = $3.00 (240 MS)
French (Italian?) Striped Shirt = $2.00 (160 MS)
Total cost of humiliation? $8.00 -
The "Mock Me, I'm Irish"
This is funny on March 17th, but on March 18th you just look like a douche.
Leprechaun Hat = $2.00 (160 MS)
Leprechaun Outfit = $3.00 (240 MS)
Mug Glasses = $1.00 (80 MS)
Pot of (o'?) Gold = $2.00 (160 MS)
Total cost of humiliation? $8.00 -
The Way Too Excited For Alan Wake
Good thing they made this merchandise available a full two months before release… Wake Fever is catching coast to coast and Alaniacs are frothing with anticipation. Now when will we finally get the McDonalds toys and cereal box covers?
Alan Wake Dressup = $4.00 (320 MS)
Alan Wake Logo Hat = $1.00 (80 MS)
Alan Wake Book = $2.00 (160 MS)
Total cost of humiliation? $7.00 -
And the most humiliating number of all?
TOTAL COST OF ARTICLE = $41.00
What's the most embarrassing XBLA gear you've spotted recently? Please tell us you didn't buy it. We're professionals--we don't want you trying this at home, let alone on our friends tab.
Want more? How about our gallery of Celebrity Xbox Avatars and Celebrity Xbox Avatars--Round Two? Or watch us pit avatar against avatar in the great GamesRadar All-Console Avatar Showdown.
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jackthemenace - January 7, 2013 9:43 a.m.
The thing that really annoys me is when people are entirely decked out in stupid crap they get as avatar awards for the stupidest things. You must all know what I mean- the people that wear Halo Reach helmets, or the Gears of War 3 Locust Drone Mask, and their bodies are kitted solely in the Fable 3 king outfits, with the Halo Waypoint guilty spark whizzing about their heads. Bleh. -
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boondocks50 - January 2, 2013 12:14 a.m.
My Avatars rockin Robin's costume from Arkham City, and once in a while Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast will show up and dance with me. -
shawksta - January 1, 2013 6:45 p.m.
There's a billy Hatcher helmet? I don't know that.......looks cool Great list, some are desperate but hey its your avatar, if you don't mind the embarassment that people will see XD I got a hand it to Rare, despite being below their golden days by far, their work on the avatars are great, but the Mii's are already on dozens of GOOD games, it'll be nice for the avatars to get in on some game action that aren't cheap thrills but heck being a simple icon for yourself is still the main reason anyway. -
tehtimeisnow - January 1, 2013 2:47 p.m.
xobx avetars r way so much more beter then those stuped kiddy wii me things -
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obviouslyadouche - January 1, 2013 2:20 p.m.
Nope,I'm still wearing gear i unlocked from monday night combat two years later -
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brickman409 - January 1, 2013 6:49 p.m.
you'd be strange if you did buy into avatar stuff. -
ranivus - January 2, 2013 1:06 a.m.
You'd be strange if thinking spending $3 on avatar clothing is wierd and then go around and buy McDonalds everyday. Or if you're a douche Starbucks everyday. PPL buy stupid crap everyday they just don't realize it. Just buy what you want and move on with your lives -
brickman409 - January 3, 2013 7:30 p.m.
I just think paying real money for virtual things is just a waste. At least McDonalds is (sort of)real food. But yeah if that's what you like to waste money on, I don't mind, do what you want, it's you're money! ... but wait in a way, isn't videogames paying real money for virtual things? I don't know... either avatar clothes is not stupid or I'm just stupid too.
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