Kinect for Xbox 360 – the hot gift for Christmas Down Under

Microsoft Corp. today announced Xbox 360 console owners can purchase the revolutionary Kinect sensor for NZ$229.00 (RRP)* bundled with the Kinect Adventures game**. With more than 1.1 million Xbox 360 consoles currently in households across Australia and New Zealand, console owners*** will enjoy the fun of Kinect and controller free entertainment.

“Kinect offers tremendous entertainment value for the whole family and those who are new to video games with nothing in your hands and no buttons to press. If you can do it in life, you can do it with Kinect” said Frazer Scott, Head of Xbox, Microsoft New Zealand.

With full body play and the ability to enjoy entertainment, Kinect is a unique and accessible way for everyone to enjoy controller-free fun. With more than 15 games available at launch, Kiwi living rooms will become fitness rooms, dance clubs and sports stadiums.

Additionally, new customers will have an all-in-one opportunity to jump in with a great new offer from participating retailers for NZ $499.00 (RRP)** featuring:

· The all new Xbox 360 4GB console

· Kinect sensor

· Kinect Adventures game**


“With a record month for Xbox 360 console sales in June, we are excited about our momentum. Given our rich offering this Christmas including Kinect for Xbox 360 and a great line up of blockbuster games, I imagine consumers will definitely want to pre-order at their retailer of choice to secure their Kinect under the tree this Christmas. It is going to be an exciting time for all of us.”

About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier home entertainment and video game system. This holiday, with the addition of Kinect, Xbox 360 will transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. Xbox 360 is also home to some of the best and broadest games as well as a large on-demand library of standard- and high-definition movies, and digital games, all in one place. The entertainment centre of the living room, Xbox 360 blends fantastic content with an online social network of 25 million Xbox LIVE members to create a brilliant entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information about Xbox 360 can be found online at http://www.xbox.com .

About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE is the online entertainment service for your Xbox 360, connecting you to an ever-expanding world of games and movies and social entertainment. With an active community of 25 million people across 35 countries, Xbox LIVE lets you play games, and share the fun with friends around the world. Xbox LIVE is also the exclusive home of controller-free online entertainment through Kinect, making your Xbox 360 more intuitive and interactive than ever before. With Xbox LIVE and Xbox 360, you have instant access to the entertainment you want, shared with the people you care about, wherever you are. More information about Xbox LIVE and services for your country can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/live.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential. Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 logo, Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

*RRP- recommended retail price. The price you pay will be determined by your retailer.
**Check classification closer to launch date
***175 MB of memory required.