Kinect NZ Retail Price Announced

Microsoft announced that kiwi Xbox 360 console owners will be able to purchase the Kinect sensor for NZ$229.00 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 soon be able to enjoy the fun of a 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. If you don’t currently own an Xbox 360, you’ll have the opportunity to jump in with a great new offer from participating retailers for NZ $499.00 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.â€