Microsoft
Today Microsoft has announced they’re releasing a new limited edition 4GB Kinect Family Bundle which features two free games, 3 months of Xbox Live, and an all-white 4GB Xbox 360 Slim, controller, and Kinect for $299.99.
The white Kinect is nothing new; however, it was previously thought to be only available through the upcoming Star Wars Special Edition Bundle. Likewise, the white controller isn’t shocking to anyone who’s been with an Xbox for more than a year. In fact, it was the standard from the release of the console up until the new slim design came out. What’s puzzling is what Major Nelson had to say about the controller.
“A special edition white Xbox 360 wireless controller will be available for purchase separately for US $49.99”
Judging by the images provided, it doesn’t seem to be special at all. Even the new transforming d-pad that Microsoft recently developed is absent in favor of the traditional disc-shaped d-pad that was on the original white controllers. Everything down to the little bumps on the joysticks is intact. So what’s so special about this controller then? Probably nothing. This might be a publicity stunt to push out the remaining stock of white controllers they had sitting in a warehouse after discontinuing them. Then again, if Microsoft truly is starting production again for these ‘special edition’ controllers, perhaps they are just that naïve to believe the white controllers have gone vintage in just a year.
Regardless of the reason, if you’re dying to get your hands on one in a day or two as both the console and controller start shipping to retailers today.
Source: Announcing the the Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Family Bundle – Major Nelson
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