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Video gamin', Chopper style!

May 6th 2008 07:08
Console: Xbox 360
Article: News
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Author: Shaun Inguanzo
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Aussies, you could win this sleek looking Xbox 360-themed Chopper


MICROSOFT has announced that the head-turning Xbox 360 Chopper bike - up for grabs for a lucky winner - will be on a cruise tour of shopping centres in New South Wales, Australia, throughout May.


On public display for the very first time, the $80,000 handcrafted bike by Dave Harvey from GLH Custom Choppers will be visiting shopping centres throughout the cities, giving gamers and shoppers the chance to get hands on with this two-wheeled modern marvel.

This one-off work of chopper art is the main prize in a retail promotion by GAME stores across the country.

Its slick flowing lines evoke the Xbox 360's hallmark styling and finishing touches recall various elements unique to the console.

With custom paintwork from world renowned airbrush artist Wayne Harrison, famous for his work with the Discovery Channel's Orange County Chopper team, it features a massive 883cc Sportster engine and rolls on magnificent 18 and 21 inch billet chrome wheels.

Throughout April and May customers who purchase a special Xbox 360 console bundle at GAME will go into the major prize draw for a chance to win the Xbox 360 Chopper bike valued at $80,000 - and also receive one scratch to win game card. The instant win prize pool is valued at over $200,000 and includes prizes such as Samsung LCD TVs, exclusive GAME/MTV/Microsoft party tickets, Xbox 360 games, Xbox LIVE trial kits,Halo 3 hats, and GAME discount vouchers.


During May the Xbox 360 Chopper Bike will on show at various locations around Sydney and Newcastle, including those listed below:

Westfield Chatswood Thursday 8th May 2008

Westfield Kotara - Kids Precinct Saturday 24th May 2008

Westfield Miranda Thursday 22nd May 2008

Windsor Riverview Saturday 17th May 2008

Blacktown WestPoint Thursday 29th May 2008

Rouse Hill Saturday 31st May 2008

Punters visiting the Xbox 360 Chopper will also be able to get up close and personal with some of the latest Xbox 360 titles and enter competitions to grab giveaways on the day.

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"Yeah mate, but does it have built in rumble?"


For a look behind closed doors of the Chopper bike workshop and information on when the Xbox 360 Chopper will be in your area, please visit:

www.xbox.com.au/chopper.
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