The Evolution of the Xbox 360 Logo
It is no great secret that when you update a great product to make it an even better one, the logo needs to reflect the improvement as well. Such is the case with Microsoft and their evolution from the standard Xbox console to the Xbox 360 in 2005. With the all new gaming system came the all new Xbox 360 logo to reflect the wave of the future. However, Microsoft was very careful to stick with what worked with the original plansphere to reflect the 360 theme; clever, right?
The font of the Xbox 360 logo also changed slightly to a boxier version of the original name. However, Microsoft was wise in their efforts to slightly tweak the Xbox 360 logo without doing away with the original design completely, since many people had already come to associate the green glow of the X with this company. Now the grey sphere is easily recognizable in the gaming industry and generally associated with the high quality of products that Microsoft has been known for.
Create your Own Xbox 360 Logo
If you are interested in creating your own Xbox 360 logo, you can do so with the help of the Adobe Illustrator. There are plenty of online tutorials to help you do so, but we have the basic steps for you right here. First, you will want to use your Ellipse tool to create a circle, and then place an X in the middle with the help of the pen tool. Shade the X in green and then use the pen tool to draw two smaller X's inside the larger one in contrasting colors. You will then need to use your blend function to merge all three shades to create highlights and shadows. You will then do the same type of process on the circle itself to get the grey color and the shading around the edges. Voila! Your Xbox 360 logo is complete!
It is also possible to use the Photo Shop program to recreate the Xbox 360 logo, and you will find instructions online for this process as well. While making your own Xbox 360 logo can be fun, searching for that grey ball with the glowing green X in gaming stores will let you know that you have found a quality product that is backed by the Microsoft guarantee. If you are shopping for Xbox merchandise, the Xbox 360 logo will always point you to the right area of the store.
