LEIPZIG, Germany 21st August 2008 - Games Convention visitors in Leipzig will enjoy a unique set of entertainment with Xbox 360. Whether rocking hard with Lips and Rock Band, partying with Scene it? Box Office Smash and You're in the Movies or blockbuster gaming with Fable II and Too Human - Xbox 360 offers digital entertainment for every taste. Starting this autumn with the updated dashboard Xbox 360 will be easier for everyone to access for gaming, entertainment and socializing with friends.
With Xbox 360, the living room will be your stage
With Lips, everybody will be a star. This brand-new music game will set every party on fire, comes with two wireless, motion-controlled microphones and a robust and diverse list of songs representing multiple musical genres, ranging from pop, rock and dance to hip-hop, and R&B. Lips also allows players to sing along to their music collection.
Rock Band and Guitar Hero World Tour will also take music experiences to the next level on Xbox 360. Whether drums, bass, guitar or the microphone - everybody can become a rock star and turn every party into a rock concert. New song tracks, extensive online modes and new-improved instruments can be bought on Xbox LIVE. By the end of the year gamers' living rooms will become a stage.
You don't need music to party!
By encouraging everyone to unleash their inner actor in their very own B-movie, "You're in the Movies," developed by Zoë Mode and published by Codemastersand Microsoft, is the first and only game of its kind to literally transport friends and family into a magical world of cinema mixed with the hilarious world of improvisation. Through the Xbox LIVE vision camera, people's actions are captured and placed into short, riotous films that highlight the unique and often questionable acting talents of friends and family. Once the footage is captured, "You're in the Movies" let's you produce your own cinematic masterpiece and then share it with your family and friends
Excellent line up for veterans
A real highlight on Xbox 360 is "Fable II" - developed by Peter Molyneux and his acclaimed Lionhead team. It offers an unequaled action RPG experience with its epic storyline, innovative real-time gameplay, and an unprecedented level of freedom which will allow players to continuously shape who their characters become.
Another exclusive blockbuster is "Too Human", the action role-playing game from famed developer Silicon Knights. A modern take on classical Norse mythology, follow the epic story of cybernetic god, Baldur, and his quest to save humanity.
If it's family friendly games that you love, there's Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts. Developed by the legendary developer Rare, both titles invite the player to enter a charming world of imagination. Pinata Island contains numerous new game modes and new piñatas, making for hours of fun. Banjo Kazooie tests the inventiveness of the player, by designing and building new and fancy vehicles in this action adventure.
A new face for Xbox 360 and more storage space for all
From the moment you turn on your Xbox 360 this fall, you will be invited into a limitless world of home entertainment – courtesy of the new Xbox experience. It's a world where the best games, movies and TV shows live side-by-side with your personal pictures and music library – ready to share anytime with friends in your living room or across the globe. This new Xbox experience brings an inviting look and feel to Xbox 360 that is fun, social and simple to use.
Plus, really make it your own with customizable, animated Avatars that let you literally jump into the world of Xbox 360. Just imagine, your Avatar, your friend's Avatars and the Avatars of nearly 100 other Xbox LIVE members meeting face-to-face in a game of "1 vs. 100" on Xbox LIVE Primetime
Home cinema and digital entertainment in perfection
Xbox LIVE Marketplace is a one-stop digital download center for entertainment, including exclusive game demos and trailers as well as hours of downloadable movies and casual games. It gives you access to the best Hollywood entertainment
What's even more exciting for German film fans is our new partnership with Constantin Film, bringing domestic and international films to Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
In addition to being the multimedia center of the living room, from August 15 the Xbox 360 will come with a 60 GB hard disk and gives three times as much storage for all you digital entertainment needs. And last but not least: The recommended retail price of 269,99 € will stay the same. Furthermore, in the near future players can download complete games on their hard disk if desired.
Let the holiday season begin with Xbox 360
Our extensive games offerings to suit all interests, the upgraded storage and new dashboard all mean that this autumn Xbox 360 will surely keep its position as the best console for the best price.