Rugby World Cup Bundle for Xbox 360

Lead your team to victory at Rugby World Cup 2011 with Xbox 360. Microsoft introduces a limited edition Rugby World Cup 2011 video game and console pack in time for kick off

With anticipation for Rugby World Cup 2011 reaching fever pitch, Microsoft is excited to announce the launch of a limited edition RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 pack1.

The bundle includes the Official RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 video game and a 4GB Xbox 360 console.

Developed by HB Studios and published by 505 Games, RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 reflects the action and passion of the world’s third-largest sporting event with the one of the most advanced and accurate rugby experiences ever created.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 offers players the chance to pick from the 20 Rugby World Cup 2011 participating countries, and attempt to lead their team all the way through the pool phase through to the Final.

Not only is RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 the only game that gives players the opportunity to lift the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup, for the first time it offers fans the chance to compete online by challenging other players to one-on-one matches on Xbox LIVE.

Six of the world’s most well-known voices of rugby also offer added realism.

Former All Black Sean Fitzpatrick and top Australian commentator Greg Clark form the Southern Hemisphere commentary team, in addition to the UK commentary team of Sky Sports stars Miles Harrison and former England rugby international Stuart Barnes, plus the French duo of Philippe Sella (one-time record holder for the most international rugby union appearances) and Eric Bayle.

David Rayner, Director Consumer Group, Microsoft New Zealand says, “We’re thrilled to launch this Xbox bundle just in time for Rugby World Cup 2011. We know people all over the world are going to be watching their teams play and now they will be able to get involved even more and experience some of the exciting competition for themselves.”

Microsoft New Zealand is an Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2011 and is providing a range of desktop and server software licenses, including Silverlight Player, Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010, Windows Server, SQL Server, SharePoint Server and SharePoint Online. This technology will support the successful operation of Rugby World Cup 2011.

The sponsorship also enables cost-effective global content distribution. Using Silverlight technology this will help provide a great online viewing experience to those unable to make it to New Zealand.

The limited edition official RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 Xbox 360 video game and console pack will launch in New Zealand on August 25 2011, RRP4 NZD$399. The official RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 video game launches on August 26 2011, RRP4 NZD$119.95.

1 The RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 game is rated G.

2 The RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 game and Xbox 360 console pack is rated PG.

3 Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer gameplay.

4 Recommended retail price, the price you pay will be determined by your retailer.