Console Bundles and Deals

Fresh from the Kinect showcase at Gamescon 2010, Microsoft spokesman Chris Lewis, has stated the launch of the controller-free gaming experience is an extremely important venture for the xBox 360.

Based around a camera-style peripheral for the Microsoft xBox 360, it enables the user to interact and control the xBox 360 without the need for a controller. It uses spoken commands, gestures and presented objects or images and aims to compete directly with Wii and Wii MotionPlus, strengthening and widening Micrsoft’s traditional user base.

“This is a crucial time in expansion for Xbox 360, in terms of new audiences, new markets for Xbox Live and multiple platforms,” said Lewis.

Microsoft believes the developments of the “Kinect” will strengthen their position in the market ahead of the competition for the foreseeable future. With the development of several new games for the new format, including Child of Eden, and Dance Central, added to the already impressive collection that Microsoft already have and continue to develop, Lewis is optimistic that they posses the winning formula: “When you look at what we are bringing to the market this year, with the magic of Kinect, alongside our blockbuster line-up of games, including the biggest game for 2010, Halo: Reach, we’re confident that Xbox 360 has something for all the family and will be the gaming and entertainment console of 2010 and beyond,” he concluded.

Microsoft has informed us that a dedicated group inside of Microsoft Game Studios will develop video games for Windows phones, which will help outside game publishers and independent game makers. The new move is described as an attempt to capitalize on the success of the Xbox 360 as Microsoft tries to compete with Apple’s iPhone.

The new game features in Windows Phone 7 will allow the users to check out new games, keep track of scores, send messages to fellow players and interact with their animated game, World Avatar, a cartoon character customized to look like the user. Microsoft is also hoping that Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 devices might get a boost from the upcoming launch of Kinect, a motion-sensing game controller for the Xbox 360. Windows Phone 7 will have games like Halo Waypoint, Crackdown 2: Project Sunburst and Guitar Hero 5

Of course we’re all about the getting you the best console deals, we just thought you may be interested in this little snippit of Microsoft news.

Game bundles, pricing reductions and the much-anticipated release of it’s new Microsoft xBox Slim, have all been given as possible reasons behind the major increase in total sales this week. Microsoft xBox boss Chris Lewis has stated that sales have been increased by more than 10 times in total, compared with the previous week’s figures.

The “Slim” version can be bought between £185 (online), and at its RRP of £199, with the other xBox deals ranging from between £109 and £149.