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Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle announced [pictures]

by Alexis M. on July 21, 2011

in Xbox 360 News Bits

Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle

Today at the San Diego Comic-Con, Microsoft and LucasArts announced the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle. Check out the pictures of it below (or here in fullscreen), which show you what a transformed (or design inspired) R2-D2 looks like as an Xbox 360 system and C-3PO as a golden Xbox 360 controller. Also included is the first white Kinect for Xbox 360 Sensor. As in previous custom Xbox 360 consoles from Microsoft, this Xbox 360 features custom power on and off sounds, in this case the bleeps and bloops of R2-D2. This special edition Xbox 360 is being released to commemorate the launch of the Kinect Star Wars game.

The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle won’t be available until an estimated Holiday 2011 window, but it is already up for pre-order here on Amazon.com.

Here are the details of the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle, from Microsoft:

This first ever custom Xbox 360 and Kinect bundle includes an R2-D2 blue-and-white themed console, a custom Xbox 360 Wireless Controller inspired by C-3PO and the first ever white Kinect sensor. The bundle is set to debut alongside Kinect Star Wars this holiday, but is available now for pre-order through participating retailers. Priced at $449.99, the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle will include:

  • Kinect Star Wars game
  • Custom R2-D2-themed Xbox 360 Console with custom sounds
  • White Kinect Sensor
  • Custom C-3PO-themed Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
  • 320 GB Hard Drive
  • Xbox 360 Wired Headset
  • Kinect Adventures game
  • Exclusive downloadable content

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Wii U pictures from Nintendo [E3 2011]

by Alexis M. on June 8, 2011

in E3 2011, Nintendo News Bits

Wii U images - Hardware & Software from E3 2011

Pictures of Nintendo’s Wii U hardware, from Nintendo. See here in fullscreen. For more details, see highlights and Nintendo’s press release here.

Wii U images - Hardware & Software from E3 2011
GamingBits will be covering E3 2011 throughout the week. Keep a lookout for our E3 news here and follow GamingBits on Twitter.

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Gears of War 3 Epic Edition and Limited Edition contents detailed [pictures, video]

by Alexis M. on May 16, 2011

in Xbox 360 News Bits

Gears of War 3: Epic Edition
Finally, Epic Games and Microsoft have announced the details and released the first images of what is packed in the Gears of War 3 Epic Edition and Gears of War 3 Limited Edition. Below are the details from Microsoft of what will be included in each of these limited editions.

The Gears of War 3 Epic Edition will include the following:
(see a larger image of it here)

A limited edition Marcus Fenix statue: Designed by Epic Games art director Chris Perna and expertly crafted by the artisans at Triforce, this fine PVC statue collectible makes the ultimate living room centerpiece for any true Gears fan. Dimensions: height 285 mm (11.2 in.), diameter 225 mm (8.9 in.), weight: 1.7 kg (3.7 lb.)

“The Art and Design of Gears of War” by Tom Bissell: Through unprecedented access to the Epic Games team, acclaimed author Tom Bissell (Extra Lives) gives readers an incisive behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most celebrated sagas in video game history with 96 pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork and more.

Infected Omen weapon pack: Custom multiplayer skins for the game’s five starting weapons — Lancer, Retro Lancer, Hammerburst, Sawed-off Shotgun, and Gnasher Shotgun.

All the contents of the Gears of War 3 Limited Edition (see below).

Pre-order the Gears of War 3 Epic Edition here on Amazon.com, listed at $149.99 MSRP.

The Gears of War 3 Limited Edition will include the following:
(see a larger image of it here)

Adam Fenix (Gears of War 3) An Octus award box with Octus service medal: A 1:1 match in size and weight, this zinc-alloy cog-shaped medal replicates the award given to Adam Fenix in recognition of his work on the Hammer of Dawn. Dimensions: 77 mm (3 in.) x 10 mm (0.4 in.)

Exclusive unlockable Adam Fenix multiplayer character: Each Octus service medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that is the only way to unlock Adam Fenix in multiplayer.

A fabric COG Flag: Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.

The personal effects of Adam Fenix, including his “Last Will and Testament,” the initial Hammer of Dawn schematic, and other Fenix family mementos.

Pre-order the Gears of War 3 Limited Edition here on Amazon.com, listed at $79.99 MSRP.

Looks like an excellent conclusion to the Gears of War trilogy for fans! Watch the Making Gears Of War 3: Inside The Wicked Workshop here on YouTube, where Gears of War Art Director Chris Perna gives you an inside look on the art, and his private Gears of War room. Gears of War 3 will launch on September 20, 2011 worldwide, for the Xbox 360.

Gears of War 3: Limited Edition

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Nintendo 3DS Best Buy Midnight Launch Event; Reggie Fils-Aime proclaims end to 3D glasses era [photos, video]

by justin on March 27, 2011

in Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS News Bits

Nintendo 3DS Midnight launch event at Best Buy Union Square, NYC

Nintendo ushered in a brave new world of glasses-free 3D gaming with its Nintendo 3DS. The new handheld went on sale shortly after midnight at Best Buy Union Square in New York City. Fans of the Big N came out in droves despite frigid temperatures to be among the first to own the coveted new Nintendo 3DS. The line for the 3DS launch event stretched a city block, but at the front was none other than Nintendo fanboy, Isaiah-Triforce Johnson (pictured above), who had camped out since Monday. Those waiting in line kept their spirits up with a seemingly endless stream of free food, Nintendo 3DS swag (including hats and hoodies) and, of course, hands-on time with the hotly anticipated handheld. It was clear that these diehard Nintendo fans were pumped for the release of the Nintendo 3DS. A few fans even dressed as Nintendo characters to show their enthusiasm.

Nintendo 3DS Midnight launch event at Best Buy Union Square, NYC As midnight approached, Nintendo America President Reggie Fils-Aime thanked those in attendance and proclaimed the end of the 3D glasses era. But before glasses-free 3D gaming could be formally welcomed, Nintendo wanted to instill the idea that people would never have to use glasses again to experience 3D. 3D specs were passed to the crowd and in a symbolic gesture, were thrown into the air in a show of liberation from glasses for a realistic 3D experience. As 3D glasses and confetti filled the air, Reggie declared that the Nintendo 3DS’s time had come. With that announcement, the line moved steadily into Best Buy where Reggie ceremoniously greeted Isaiah-Triforce and sold him the first Nintendo 3DS in North America. New York City’s The HOTcakes played their music as more fans were welcomed into the store and eagerly purchased what they had waited so long for: the future of 3D gaming.

For more details on the Nintendo 3DS, see www.nintendo.com/3ds. The Nintendo 3DS is now available in North America for $249.99 MSRP in Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black.

See pictures from the Nintendo America and Best Buy Union Square Nintendo 3DS launch event below (or here in fullscreen).

See more pictures from Nintendo America below (or here in fullscreen)

Video from Nintendo America (see here on YouTube):

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Nintendo 3DS Demo Pods make their way through North America [pictures]

by Alexis M. on March 15, 2011

in Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS News Bits

Nintendo 3DS Demo Pod

Nintendo America has deployed Nintendo 3DS Demo Pods in select cities in North America, since Friday last week. Nintendo 3DS Demo Pods are currently stationed in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. If you haven’t seen them yet, Nintendo America released a couple pictures of a 3DS Demo Pod today. See pictures of the Nintendo 3DS Demo Pods from Nintendo America below (or here):

Here are the locations and dates where the Nintendo 3DS Demo Pods are:

New York City:
Grand Central Terminal (Vanderbilt Hall, West Side)
Running March 11-30
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Chicago:
Citigroup Center (entrance to Ogilvie Transportation Center)
Running March 11-April 3
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

San Francisco:
Pier 39 (Main Entrance Plaza)
Running March 11-April 3
Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Los Angeles:
Third Street Promenade (1300 block)
Running March 11-April 3
Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

This may be a limited initial preview of the 3DS, but Nintendo will be announcing more Nintendo 3DS Retail Demos soon. Some have already reported spotting a few of the 3DS demo stations at Best Buy stores. Keep a lookout for an update at www.nintendo.com/3ds/events on where you can find Nintendo 3DS demo stations at “thousands of retail locations nationwide.”

The Nintendo 3DS will launch in North America on March 27, 2011. Pre-order the Nintendo 3DS Aqua Blue here or Nintendo 3DS Cosmo Black here, each available for $249.99. GameStop is also offering a few bundles of the Nintendo 3DS here, where you can save on essential 3DS accessories and launch 3DS games. For more details on the launch lineup of Nintendo 3DS games, see this post.

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