Microsoft Announced a Limited Edition 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Xbox
Colin Smith — March 23, 2022 — Tech
References: news.xbox
Microsoft has announced a limited-edition 'Sonic the Hedgehog Xbox' console bundle in celebration of the 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' movie. The Xbox bundle includes a custom 'Xbox Series S' and two 'Wireless Xbox Controllers.' The console itself features a graphic of 'Sonic' and 'Knuckles,' two characters from the upcoming movie, facing toward each other. The ring around the air vent on the Xbox Series S, which is normally plain black, has been redesigned to mimic the iconic 'Golden Rings' from the Sonic series.
The controllers included in the bundle are themed after Sonic and Knuckles respectively. One controller is covered in a "bristly" 'Sonic Blue' outer shell reminiscent of hedgehog fur, while the other is covered in a bristly 'Knuckles Red' shell. This limited edition console will not be sold, and will instead be given away on Xbox's Twitter page through a sweepstake giveaway.
Image Credit: Microsoft
The controllers included in the bundle are themed after Sonic and Knuckles respectively. One controller is covered in a "bristly" 'Sonic Blue' outer shell reminiscent of hedgehog fur, while the other is covered in a bristly 'Knuckles Red' shell. This limited edition console will not be sold, and will instead be given away on Xbox's Twitter page through a sweepstake giveaway.
Image Credit: Microsoft
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