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Okay, This R2-D2 Xbox 360 Is Cooler Than You'd Expect

When you open the tray and turn it on, it actually cues up sound effects.

By Patrick Klepek  |  July 21, 2011

I know, I know. An R2-D2 branded Xbox 360? I know, I know.

And yet, it looks pretty cool.

Microsoft unveiled the new Kinect Star Wars bundle at Comic-Con today. Not only does the console look like R2-D2...it comes loaded R2-D2 sound effects when the power goes on and the tray comes out.

  • The full bundle, priced at $449.99, includes:
  • 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

I think you're allowed to geek out on this one, folks.

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176 Comments
JetForceGeminion July 21, 2011 at 2:45 p.m.
Pretty cool!
None_Braveron July 21, 2011 at 2:45 p.m.

Yup, I'll get this!!

bonorbitzon July 21, 2011 at 2:46 p.m.

PRE-ORDER ON!

Mikemcnon July 21, 2011 at 2:46 p.m.

I'm buying a 360...

ColumnBreakeron July 21, 2011 at 2:47 p.m.

When in doubt about your game being good; put an ugly dress on it.

Megasoumon July 21, 2011 at 2:47 p.m.

So it doesn't actually come with the Kinect Starwars game?

Metric_Outlawon July 21, 2011 at 2:47 p.m.

Oh shit...

MrXDon July 21, 2011 at 2:48 p.m.
O_O
kollayon July 21, 2011 at 2:48 p.m.

But can it fucking open doors?

TromboneTonyon July 21, 2011 at 2:48 p.m.

@Megasoum said:

So it doesn't actually come with the Kinect Starwars game?

Uh...yes it does. 2nd on the list.

Giantstalkeron July 21, 2011 at 2:48 p.m.

Someone made a "Light Saber On" joke before I could; I feel ashamed...

slowbirdon July 21, 2011 at 2:48 p.m.

I'm not even a Star Wars geek and I think it looks cool.

Maajinon July 21, 2011 at 2:48 p.m.
Awesome! And I don't even like Star Wars that much.
Alex_Carrilloon July 21, 2011 at 2:49 p.m.

Garish. Gross.

TwinkleTowezon July 21, 2011 at 2:49 p.m.
Wait, What?
JJpenguinon July 21, 2011 at 2:50 p.m.
definite pass
Sil3n7on July 21, 2011 at 2:51 p.m.

I like how they just name a gold controller "The C-3PO controller" as if there's some huge distinction

umdesch4on July 21, 2011 at 2:51 p.m.

Aw man, and it used to be able to fly too, but lost that ability somewhere along the way.

Manchild1318on July 21, 2011 at 2:52 p.m.
Can I own 3 xbox 360?
Megasoumon July 21, 2011 at 2:52 p.m.

@TromboneTony said:

@Megasoum said:

So it doesn't actually come with the Kinect Starwars game?

Uh...yes it does. 2nd on the list.

Ugh...color me stupid... Must be the heat (it's over 100F in Montreal right now)

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