This is a unique collectors item. The game is Steel Battalion Line of Contact for the original Xbox (2002), with the famous 40 button multi-joystick and pedals controller.

This item is complete and new, having only been opened once when purchased many years ago to inventory the contents and once again to take the pictures for this auction. It has never been plugged in or otherwise used. The item has been stored carefully in a non-smoking home ever since the original purchase. This is the UK PAL version of the game.

All original packaging is absolutely complete, including all trays and inserts. It includes both the original Steel Battalion game and the sequel Line of Contact, still in their original shrink wrap. It has a beautiful lore filled large format magazine style manual, also in pristine condition.

At this point you are wondering about the high price - there are plenty of complete copies of Steel Battalion Line of Contact on Ebay, what makes this one so special?

Firstly I believe the condition of this item, new and unused, makes it extremely rare given the small production run, cult popularity and simple bulk of the game - the condition of the "ammo can" box and everything within it is immaculate.

Secondly, this item has something none of the others have: it is still in the original and unique Capcom shipping carton into which it was packed to be sent to shops! The cartons were specifically made for this game, feature the Steel Battalion logo and product numbers on the exterior - they were also individually numbered, and this one is 1287 (see pictures). This outer carton has unfortunately been marked with postage and tape (see pictures) and is a little scuffed, but is quite possibly the only PAL outer carton that still exists, as almost all of them were destroyed by the shops themselves before the game was even sold.

This may be the only truly complete PAL copy of Steel Battalion Line of Contact that is ever likely to go up for sale, and possibly one unique in the world. I only sell it now as my interests have moved on, and I would like it to stay in the hands of an enthusiastic collector who will preserve it.

International buyers - I am happy to ship to North America, Western Europe, Oceania and Japan. If you are from outside these regions please contact me before purchasing and we will see if we can work something out; if you do not contact me before ordering I will cancel the order.

I reserve the right to cancel any order placed by accounts with less than 100% positive feedback, no feedback, very new accounts or for any reason. The item will be shipped via a signed and tracked courier, and will only be shipped to a confirmed PayPal address, without exception. Please allow me 5-10 business days to dispatch the item after purchase, as it is large and will need careful packaging and a suitable courier arranging, especially internationally. If payment is not received within a few hours of purchase, I will cancel the order and re-list the item.

The items is being sold as is; if you want more pictures please contact me before buying. I will not accept returns, so please make sure you have satisfied yourself with the condition of the item prior to purchasing! Importantly, remember that the item has never been tested as it has never been used! The most I can do is a careful visual inspection, which I have done and found no problems.