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Microsoft announced today that the Xbox 360 has sold over one million units across Australia and New Zealand. To celebrate the milestone, they are auctioning off some special Halo edition Xbox 360 consoles to raise money for the David Peachey Foundation through the Xbox Konsoles for Kids Charity Auction.
Pop singer Kelly Rowland kicks off The Xbox Konsoles for Kids Charity Auction today, with her own airbrushed and signed console up for auction. “It’s great to be here to celebrate with Xbox, one million consoles sold is huge!” Rowland says. “What better way to celebrate the one million milestone than by raising money for a great cause, the David Peachey Foundation. All the one-of-a-kind consoles look awesome, so get bidding!”
The airbrushed Xbox 360 consoles will be auctioned off for five weeks from today with several A-List celebrities such as Russell Crowe, Jennifer Hawkins, Kim Kardashian and Hugh Jackman.
There will also be a unique Halo console designed by Oscar-winning, Richard Taylor of New Zealand’s Weta Workshop. The winning amount for the Halo console will be matched dollar for dollar by Microsoft New Zealand for a donation to local charity, Cure Kids.
Signed and airbrushed consoles will be auctioned off from the following celebrities:
Week 1
Monday 19th April - Friday 23rd April
Russell Crowe, Kelly Rowland, Crystal Console and Halo - Special edition Weta console
Week 2
Monday 26th April - Friday 30th April
Kim Kardashian, Sass and Bide, Elle McPherson, Jennifer Hawkins
Week 3
Monday 3rd May - Friday 7th May
Hugh Jackman, Hamish and Andy, Home and Away
Week 4
Monday 10th May - Friday 14th May
Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill, Usain Bolt and Mark Webber
Week 5
Monday 17th May - Friday 21st May
Masterchef, Jamie Oliver, Slash
To get started just head over to the official website.
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Comments (17)
Imagine sending that away if it red rings.
I don't think I have ever wanted a 360 more than right now.
Apparently only 80,000 PS3's have been sold in NZ
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/business/3594876/Ondemand-deal-a-boon-for-PlayStation-3-users
Would be interesting to get some more sales figures
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/business/3594876/Ondemand-deal-a-boon-for-PlayStation-3-users
Would be interesting to get some more sales figures
19 April 2010, 05:01 PM
Reply to Rapidity
Apparently only 80,000 PS3's have been sold in NZ
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/business/3594876/Ondemand-deal-a-boon-for-PlayStation-3-users
Would be interesting to get some more sales figures
Could be an interesting news item 360 vs ps3 vs wii sales.
Apparently only 80,000 PS3's have been sold in NZ
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/business/3594876/Ondemand-deal-a-boon-for-PlayStation-3-users
Would be interesting to get some more sales figures
Who wants Russell Crowe tainting an xbox? Get CliffyB or Tim Schafer etc etc to sign it then maybe i would take one
What about a Cadbury solid chocolate Xbox? Or maybe that's not practical
19 April 2010, 06:10 PM
Reply to Ruptunex
Who wants Russell Crowe tainting an xbox? Get CliffyB or Tim Schafer etc etc to sign it then maybe i would take one
Ha.Who wants Russell Crowe tainting an xbox? Get CliffyB or Tim Schafer etc etc to sign it then maybe i would take one
This is a great idea overall, though.
19 April 2010, 06:10 PM
Reply to Ruptunex
Who wants Russell Crowe tainting an xbox? Get CliffyB or Tim Schafer etc etc to sign it then maybe i would take one
Just be glad he isn't smashing it over someone's head?
Who wants Russell Crowe tainting an xbox? Get CliffyB or Tim Schafer etc etc to sign it then maybe i would take one
**please note size of xbox will increase by 40% power brick not pictured**
good to see that the Kelly Rowland one is beating the Russell Crowe one. wish i had some money to buy one.
What confuses me is how they think these celebrities have anything to do with Xbox at all. Like why the f**k would anyone want Home and Away on a 360?
That's like offering a Red Bull to your grandmother.
That's like offering a Red Bull to your grandmother.
I remember the TradeMe charity Xbox auction a while back. I think some of the Outrageous Fortune Xbox 360s sold for less than the RRP, even though they were still brand new. At least this auction has more support - I'd love a Slash Xbox.
That Weta one pictured is MINT!
Apart from that i wouldnt bother with an celeb editions, would prefer a Gears of War edition signed by the voice crew.. not these hollywood or magazine celebs
Apart from that i wouldnt bother with an celeb editions, would prefer a Gears of War edition signed by the voice crew.. not these hollywood or magazine celebs
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