Let’s learn to create a shiny XBOX gem.
Step 1:
Start a new document of size 300×300 pix. Fill the layer with this colour (#335A00).

Step 2:
Go to Filter>Artistic>Plastic Wrap and use the following settings


Step 3:
Now go to Filter>Artistic>Fresco and use the following settings

This is what I got.

Step 4:
Now select the side green portion using the Magic Wand tool

and press delete. This will clear the area and we get our final result as this,

Step 5:
You can use this in your interface or as an avatar or anything for that matter,

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Are you serious?
This is the worst photoshop tutorial I have ever seen. It’s not even the same shape as the XBox version, nevermind that it doesn’t even look shiny.
Should rename this tutorial “How to make an Octagon with a radial gradient in the middle.”