Star Wars themed Xbox Console

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Star Wars themed Xbox Console

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Typical Microsoft - screwing up a good idea. Why didn't they make it shaped like R2-D2???

From NZGamer.com (visit the link for bigger images) ...
Microsoft Announce Star Wars-Themed Xbox 360 Console

Microsoft have announced a new, Star Wars-themed Xbox 360 Console, to coincide with the release of Kinect Star Wars. Based on the look of R2-D2, the pepper-pot droid that's present in all of the Star Wars movies, it comes packed in with a controller that's themed after R2-D2's sidekick, C3PO.

Check it out:

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The bundle also comes with a white Xbox Kinect camera and, of course, a copy of the game:

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Microsoft also unveiled a new Podracing Mode for the title, in which players can race the surviving members of the Boonta Eve and even includes other unlockable vehicles from the Star Wars universe (no details as to which vehicls they would be was included in the announcement).

Screenshots from the Pordracing mode were also included in the announcement, check 'em out here:

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Kinect Star Wars is headed to shelves later this year, likely around Christmas. At the same time, you'll be able to purchase the limited edition bundle mentioned above, which also includes a headset and 320GB hard drive, for $649 (RRP)
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