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Microsoft detail Kinect packages

Microsoft confirmed an all-in-one opportunity to jump into the controller-free fun of Kinect coming this Christmas: the all-new Xbox 360 4GB console, the revolutionary Kinect sensor and 'Kinect Adventures' will be packaged together and priced at R3699.

With 'Kinect Adventures', players will make their way through 20 adventures, navigating roaring rapids and ducking and dodging through mountaintop obstacle courses and other exotic locations - no controller, wand or balance board required.

In addition, existing Xbox 360 console owners can purchase the Kinect sensor with 'Kinect Adventures' for R1999. The sensor, which will work with each of the 13 million Xbox 360 consoles sold across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), is uniquely able to track your full body movements, respond to your voice and deliver a multiplayer experience right out of the box.

In addition, the new Xbox 360 4GB console, which begins shipping from 20 August in EMEA, will be available for R2399.With a sleek new design, the Xbox 360 4GB console looks great and includes built-in Wi-Fi, 4GB of internal flash memory, touch-sensitive buttons and a black matte finish.

"Kinect for Xbox 360 offers tremendous entertainment value, transforming our living rooms into fitness classes, dance clubs and sports stadiums through full body, voice and multiplayer games," said Chris Lewis of Microsoft Europe.

"Whether you’re new to Xbox 360 or an existing console owner, we're committed to offering Kinect experiences that offer controller-free fun and entertainment right out of the box and these unique products and retail offers provide the most complete and affordable way for all the family to enjoy Kinect this Christmas."