Star Wars Xbox 360 console announced
Microsoft is producing an exclusive Star Wars-themed Xbox 360 to accompany the release of Kinect Star Wars this year. The eye-pleasing box is inspired by iconic characters R2-D2 and C-3PO, and includes the Kinect device and game.
Star Wars fans, you've had some tough times in recent years. There were the prequels, then that cartoon movie. And the zombie trooper book? We understand. But R2-D2 and C-3PO are still undeniably iconic, which may be why Microsoft chose to model an Xbox 360 after the famous droid-buddies, to be released this November alongside Kinect Star Wars. Microsoft's Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson) shows off the slick new hardware.
The system itself is styled after R2-D2, complete with his coloring and blue paneling. The controller is inspired by his counterpart, C-3PO, and is fluent in six million forms of communication. The included Kinect device is a special edition white version to imply Stormtroopers.
It all makes for a pretty impressive package, but it comes at a premium. The package will cost you $449.99--a good deal more than you have to shell out for a standard Xbox 360 these days. However, there's quite a bit included in the box, in addition to the special edition console and controller:
- Kinect Star Wars game
- 320 GB Hard Drive
- Xbox 360 Wired Headset
- Kinect Adventures game
- Exclusive downloadable content
If you're a Star Wars fan with almost five hundred bucks sitting around, you can pre-order it now from participating retailers.
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replySteve Watts posted a new article, Star Wars Xbox 360 console announced.
Microsoft is producing an exclusive Star Wars-themed Xbox 360 to accompany the release of Kinect Star Wars this year. The eye-pleasing box is inspired by iconic characters R2-D2 and C-3PO, and includes the Kinect device and game.-
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hes saying the game will be garbage, not the console itself.
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Hah, the power on and tray eject sounds are great
http://traffic.libsyn.com/majornelson/SWConsolePower.mp3
http://traffic.libsyn.com/majornelson/SWConsoleTray.mp3
Speaking of Xbox and Star Wars, Major Nelson did an awesome interview with Anthony Daniels a while ago: http://majornelson.com/cast/2011/04/03/show-393-carnival-games-monkey-see-monkey-do-c3po/ starts at 50:22 -
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Well, I was comparing the price to the lower-end Xbox 360s, so if you just want a 360 that plays 360 games, you can get one for much cheaper. If you want an *awesome* Xbox 360 with a bunch of stuff in the box, this seems pretty sweet.
It's too bad I own a 360 already. I can't see buying a whole new system, even if the Star Wars motif has a direct line to the joy centers of my brain.
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So if it RROD's, does it make the Millenium Falcon "It's not my fault!" *jeeb-jeeb-jeeb* hyperspace noise?
I kid. I have two Xboxes and they are like family to me.-
It should do the droid scream sound and explode.
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Wow, topped just like that. Well done.
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Burn the witch!!!
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Well like they did with the Halo or whatever console looks like there'll be a larger HDD SKU within a year as well as a 320 GB HDD to be sold to replace the 250 GB.
They'll probably let the 250 GB stocks dwindle before unleashing the 320 GB model so there might be a fire sale of remaining 250 GB ones when the bigger one comes out. -
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Haha, I was waiting for your post on this. I agree...if I can find someone to buy my current 360 off me I would be sorely tempted...
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wonder if it RROD would it make a sound too ?
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