ROBLOX Sent me this iPad?!

Summary

In 2012, as Roblox prepared for its mobile launch, it created a buzz by selling 20 limited edition tablets on its platform. The first 10 tablets were priced at 10,000 Roo each, escalating to 100,000 Robux for the last 10, with the 20th tablet going for just one Roo. The unique promotion saw players trading valuable in-game items for the tablets, which are now considered worth 25 million. The tablets were shipped to the winners, and the in-game gear was renamed after the owners. One such tablet, still in its original state with an old Roblox app, serves as a nostalgic relic of this marketing milestone.

Takeaways

• 📅 Roblox sent out iPads in 2012 to coincide with their mobile launch.
• 🎁 20 limited edition tablets were sold in the Roblox catalog as a promotional strategy.
• 💰 The first 10 tablets were sold for 10,000 Robux each, the last 10 for 100,000 Robux, and the 20th for just one Robux.
• 🔥 The demand for these tablets was so high that players traded valuable in-game items like dominuses for them.
• 💲 The trade for the tablet is now valued at 25 million Robux.
• 📦 Once the iPads were sent out, the in-game gears were renamed to the owners' names, making them unique.
• 🔩 The iPads were engraved with a congratulatory message from Roblox, adding a personal touch.
• 📱 The iPad still has the old Roblox app installed, which no longer functions.
• 🌐 The iPad serves as a nostalgic piece of Roblox history, showcasing the company's early mobile efforts.
• 🎉 The event was a significant milestone, marking Roblox's transition from a PC-only platform to a mobile gaming platform.

Q & A

What year did Roblox send out iPads to users?

Roblox sent out iPads to users in the year 2012.

What was the significance of 2012 for Roblox?

2012 was significant for Roblox as it was preparing to launch on mobile for the first time ever.

How many limited edition tablets did Roblox sell in their catalog?

Roblox decided to sell 20 limited edition tablets in their catalog.

What did the owners of these tablets receive in-game?

The owners of the tablets would receive an iPad mail to them in real life, and their in-game gear would be permanently renamed to their owner's name.

How were the first 10 tablets sold in terms of Robux?

The first 10 tablets were sold in increments of 10,000 Robux.

How were the last 10 tablets sold in terms of Robux?

The last 10 tablets were sold for 100,000 Robux each.

What was the price for the 20th tablet sold?

The 20th tablet was sold for just one Robux.

What was the high demand for the tablets indicated by?

The high demand was indicated by players trading dominuses in exchange for the tablet, a trade now valued at 25 million Robux.

What did the recipient of the iPad mention about the iPad's condition after 12 years?

The recipient mentioned that they still have the iPad, which was engraved with 'Congratulations from Roblox' on the back, and it still has the old Roblox app installed.

Why doesn't the old Roblox app work on the iPad anymore?

The old Roblox app doesn't work anymore because the iPad hasn't been updated for a long time.

What does the beautiful logo mentioned in the script refer to?

The beautiful logo refers to the old Roblox app logo that is still visible on the iPad's screen.