Broken Hello Kitty Xbox Console Sells for Ridiculous Price on Ebay

A limited edition Hello KittyXbox console recently sold on eBay for a staggering price tag, with the winner paying over $10,000 USD for a console that doesn't even work. Since the iconic mascot character first debuted in 1974, Hello Kitty has become one of the most recognizable faces in media, spawning an empire worth billions. Hello Kitty currently stands as one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all-time, with the adorable cat featuring in everything from Hello Kitty video games, cartoons, and a plethora of merchandise. Now, an exclusive Hello Kitty Xbox has fetched a high price tag.

Limited-edition Xbox consoles are often a highly sought-after item for collectors, typically featuring exclusive designs and special accessories. Microsoft frequently debuts exclusive consoles featuring special designs to celebrate some of the platform's most popular games, with games like Diablo 2 Remastered and Palworld receiving their own consoles. The studio has also often worked with outside developers to create custom shells and skins for their consoles. Now, a Hello Kitty-branded original Xbox has sold for a staggering total on eBay.

As reported by PureXbox, an auction for one of the rare Hello Kitty Xbox consoles recently concluded with the winner spending a huge sum to get the rare device. The Hello Kitty Xbox sold for a final value of $10,050 USD when the auction concluded on Monday morning. The console reportedly skyrocketed in price over a two-day stretch earlier in the month, causing the original Xbox console to jump from a $5000 valuation to its over $10000 finishing price. The auction also confirmed that the Hello Kitty Xbox is not currently functioning, though it was claimed to be «repairable» within the listing.

A major reason for the high price tag earned by the Hello Kitty Xbox auction comes with the significant scarcity of the console. The Hello Kitty Xbox was originally released as an exclusive giveaway from a specific retailer in Singapore, with only 550 of