The Limited Edition Simpsons Xbox 360

Had it not come from Microsoft's PR agency, I'd think it was a photoshop job. The Simpsons Xbox is very real, folks. Oddly enough, today's announcement of the rare limited edition console has absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming game we featured yesterday. Instead, this block of cheese simply features the movie logo and Homey's gigantic forehead. From the press release:

The Simpsons" will take Xbox 360 by storm later this summer in advance of the famous Springfield family's big-screen debut on July 27, 2007. Xbox 360 is partnering with FOX to help promote "The Simpsons Movie," offering fans the chance to get their hands on one of 100 limited-edition "Simpsons" Xbox 360 Pro (20GB!!!) consoles through a series of special events and promotions.

I must admit, the "Homer Xbox's" shade of shock yellow doesn't look that bad to me -- and looks quite spiffy on the controller. Almost edible. Say it: I am a banana!

Another perspective just hit my inbox from Tempus: "Why must we be forcefed multiple consoles. Core. Premium. Elite. Simpsons. It doesn't quite fit. M$ are selling out with this!" What do you think?

[Update: crazy high-res version attached.] 

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