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Zeus
11-13-2006, 09:02 AM
PRESS RELEASE: CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY AS XBOX 360 ACCESSORIES ARRIVE IN STORE

Can you ever have too much choice? We don’t think so. With Xbox 360™ this Christmas it’s all about choice – from the fabulous choice of 160 games available by the end of the year including upcoming smash titles like “Viva Piñata™” and “Gears of War”; the choice to join four million other gamers and get connected to Xbox Live®; and now an even bigger and better choice of fantastic accessories to help you enhance and pimp your Xbox 360 system!

Amp-up your wireless, next generation games experience with the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset. Update the look of your Xbox 360 with a new “Halo®” or “Viva Piñata” themed faceplate. Racing fans can now experience the ultimate in next generation racing realism with the Xbox 360 Wireless Wheel with Force Feedback. And those of you who are looking for an affordable way to jump into the next generation of DVD should look no further than the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player. All of these will be in store by Christmas and add to a fantastic range of accessories already available such as the Xbox Live Vision camera:

Available from 17th November:

- Xbox 360 Faceplates. Consumers can customize their consoles with one of three new special-edition faceplates featuring images from their favourite games, including the “Halo®” franchise and “Viva Piñata™” (ERP £14.99*)

Available from 24th November:

- Xbox 360 Wireless Headset. Providing the ultimate wireless experience, this headset integrates seamlessly with the Xbox 360 console to provide wireless voice chat capabilities, stylish design and superior voice quality over the Xbox Live network (ERP £34.99*)

Available from 1st December:

- Xbox 360 Wireless Wheel with Force Feedback: For true racing enthusiasts who demand unparalleled driving realism at home, this innovatively designed wheel combines form and function with the latest technology in wireless and force feedback. Consumers who purchase the wheel will also get a limited-edition force feedback version of “Project Gotham Racing® 3” while supplies last (ERP £89.99*).

- HD DVD Player: The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player will retail for £129.99 (ERP*). The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player comes with the Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” on HD DVD (for a limited time) and the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote.
Fangrim
11-13-2006, 09:26 AM
- We hope to make the voice chat work as intended by December 2007, also we're hoping that you'll get through the christmas season without bricking your 360... We won't be available for support, as we'll be laughing all the way to the bank if you pay the exorbiant amount of money for the add-ons. Remember Microsoft gives you the choice, not like those evil guys at $ony!

Have fun!
moepmoep
11-13-2006, 10:01 AM
- We hope to make the voice chat work as intended by December 2007, also we're hoping that you'll get through the christmas season without bricking your 360... We won't be available for support, as we'll be laughing all the way to the bank if you pay the exorbiant amount of money for the add-ons. Remember Microsoft gives you the choice, not like those evil guys at $ony!

Have fun!

didnt manage to get a PS3 at launch? no need to worry, you have the opportunity to buy it for $ 2000 on ebay :D
swisstony123
11-13-2006, 11:34 AM
If i do buy a HD-DVD player it wont be one thats an add on for a fricken console!! Plus i don't see many great (if any) true HD-DVD movies out to play on it. It's more like sweetening the deal with sugar for them than rubbing salt in Sony's wounds!
The Bat
11-13-2006, 04:01 PM
Available from 1st December:

- Xbox 360 Wireless Wheel with Force Feedback: For true racing enthusiasts who demand unparalleled driving realism at home, this innovatively designed wheel combines form and function with the latest technology in wireless and force feedback. Consumers who purchase the wheel will also get a limited-edition force feedback version of “Project Gotham Racing® 3” while supplies last (ERP £89.99*).

I read somewhere else (the site that had one of the first reviews of the wheel) that for those who already have PGR3, that a patch would be released via Xbox Live which would incorporate force feedback into the older version of the game. Nice to know that I won't have to get a second copy of the same game to enjoy it more with this accessory.

I'm thinking of getting the HD-DVD player as well, since I plan on getting a HDTV set soon. I figured that the player, and a movie, and a full featured remote for $200 Canadian is worth it, just to check it out.
Fangrim
11-13-2006, 09:16 PM
didnt manage to get a PS3 at launch? no need to worry, you have the opportunity to buy it for $ 2000 on ebay :D

Erm... I'm from Europe, it hasn't launched yet :) But I have mine reserved, #1 in the queue - so I'll get mine on day 1. HA!
DanASBO
11-13-2006, 09:21 PM
Erm... I'm from Europe, it hasn't launched yet :) But I have mine reserved, #1 in the queue - so I'll get mine on day 1. HA!

Day 1... 2008 ;)
Scorpion3
11-14-2006, 01:46 AM
Day 1... 2008 ;)

lol. But seriously, Sony better hurry up or they're going to only have a few areas in the US and most of Japan. If the 360 is going to have everything of theirs out by December 1'st for UK and Europe while Sony doesn't even have the PS3 out, everyone may just get the 360 to use for Next Gen Gaming.
technosexual
11-14-2006, 02:07 AM
i cant believe people buy those face plates they are horrible.

now if they had made it case replacements(top, or top and bottom panels detachable) it would be a good idea.