Christmas options and more

Nov 13, 2006 10:30 GMT  ·  By

If you are clueless about what to get your kid for Christmas, here comes Microsoft to the rescue. They have just revealed what will be available this holiday season as regarding Xbox customization. Some exclusive content is featured, including limited edition faceplates, wireless headsets and wireless steering wheels.

Starting with November 17, you will be able to buy the Halo and Viva Pinata special-edition faceplates for your Xbox 360. The recommended price for each faceplate package is of GBP 14.99. If you wait until November 24, you might get your hands on the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset. This device will be a little bit pricier, retailing for GBP 34.99.

Racing fans will have a reason to celebrate as on December 1, they will be able to purchase the Xbox 360 Wireless Wheel with Force Feedback. They will further appreciate this product if they try it out with a copy of Need for Speed Carbon. But they will still have to cough up some GBP 89.99.

To top it all, Microsoft will also release a HD DVD Player for the Xbox, on the same date as the steering wheel, namely December 1st. The player will retail for GBP 129.99 and will come with a copy of Peter Jackson's "King Kong" movie.