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Microsoft announced new, cross-platform accessories that will enable gamers to take the thrill of wireless gaming one step further on the Xbox 360 console and Windows PC, while providing additional details on other new accessories coming to the Xbox 360 system this holiday:

• The Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel uses the wireless and force feedback technology to bring realism to racing games such as Project Gotham Racing 3 and Forza Motorsport 2. From drifting to power sliding, feel the intensity of every turn.
• The Xbox 360 Wireless Headset integrates with the Xbox 360 console to provide wireless voice chat, ergonomic design and voice quality to chat over the Xbox Live network.
• The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player, available this holiday season will deliver superior digital audio and visual experience to consumers over standard DVDs. It includes the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote.
• The Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows connects existing and future Xbox 360 wireless accessories to the PC, allowing gamers to enjoy the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Xbox 360 Wireless Headset and Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel on a second platform.
• The Xbox Live Vision video camera will allow gamers with Xbox Live Gold to customize their gamer picture, send photo messages, and video chat with friends and family over Xbox Live. Xbox Live Vision launches in North America and Europe on September 19 and the rest of the world on February 10, 2007.
• Xbox 360 Memory Unit (256MB) has four times more capacity than the original, to store and transfer even more Xbox 360 saved games, Xbox Live profiles, full Xbox Live Arcade titles and other entertainment content downloaded from Xbox Live Marketplace.

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