Microsoft used the Leipzig Game Convention as a chance to both show their commitment to the European market and put a price and date range on some of their upcoming Xbox 360 peripherals.
Here's what you can expect from the world of first party 360 accessories in the months to come;
Xbox Live Vision Camera 9/19/06 - $39.99
The basic camera pack includes the Vision camera, 2 games (Uno & TotemBall), an Xbox 360 headset and a one month subscription to Xbox Live Gold.
Xbox Live Vision Camera Bundle 9/19/06 - $79.99
The Deluxe camera pack includes the Vision camera, 3 Live Arcade games (TotemBall, Uno and Robotron), 200 Microsoft points, an Xbox 360 headset and a 12 month subscription to Xbox Live Gold.
Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel - November - $149.99
-The wheel will (for a limited time) include a special "force feedback capable" copy of Project Gotham Racing 3.
Xbox 360 Wireless Headset - November - $59.99
Just what it says, it's a wireless headset.
Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for PC - Late December - $19.99
Lets you use all the 360 wireless accessories on your PC.
Not a bad list of items, but I'm a little disappointed with the prices on some of the items and the pack-ins included. Would it really have killed Microsoft to let the buyer choose what games they would be getting with the camera?
Microsoft also took the opportunity to show their love for Europe by announcing that they've signed 12 month "next-generation" exclusivity deals with both Electronic Arts and Konami for their soccer games.
"Microsoft announced that the next generation of soccer will be available exclusively on the Xbox 360 console this year. With “FIFA 07” from Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and “Pro Evolution Soccer 6” from Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., Xbox 360 will be the only place where gamers can enjoy next generation soccer this year." -Microsoft Press Release
Furthering the european love-fest, Microsoft also announced that the 360 will be launching in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia on November 3rd.
To check out the full press release detailing the accessories and Microsoft's announced 12 month exclusive deal on 2 soccer games, and some upcoming Live board games, click here.
