Xbox Gets Star Wars Treatment

25/07/2011
By Staff Writers
In Cybershack

Feel the Force via Kinect
Has Podracing mode
320GB hard drive

LucasArts has unveiled the first custom Xbox 360 console with Kinect featuring a limited edition Star Wars theme inspired by duo, R2-D2 and C-3PO, as well as the brand-new Podracing mode featured in the upcoming title Kinect Star Wars.

Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, Kinect Star Wars allows fans to physically experience training as a Jedi, using the Force and battling with a lightsaber. Using full body motions, players can live out the ultimate Star Wars fantasy, no controller required.

Previously shown content for the title includes the Jedi mode unveiled at E3; complete with Lightsaber combat and Force movement, the mode optimises the mix of gameplay feel and heroic animation through Jedi duels with an array of fan favourites from the Star Wars universe. The Kinect Star Wars Podracing game mode allows fans a chance to compete alongside the surviving racers of the Boonta Eve in recognisable pods and other unlockable vehicles native to the Star Wars universe.

This 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 soon, but is available now for pre-order through participating retailers. The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle will include: