White & Blue X box\'s

Microsoft announced they will release two new models of Xbox in Japan in the next two months. First is the Xbox Pure White Limited Edition, which is for celebrating Xbox\'s 2nd anniversary in Japan. The machine will be sold directly from Microsoft\'s XboxPlayTogether.com website between January 30 - February 6, for 19800 yen. Only 1000 units will be available, you can request to print a free customized message on the system, up to 20 characters.

- The second model is the Xbox Kasumi-chan Blue, which will be released simultaneously with Dead or Alive Online in Japan on March 25. The Kasumi-chan Blue Limited Edition will have a clear blue case, with a silver jewel and DOA Online logo, a copy of Dead or Alive Online is also included, all for 22800 yen. Only 5000 units will be available.

- Here are some new images of Microsoft\'s Xbox rally racing game RalliSport Challenge 2, the game is scheduled to release in US on March 30.

Note to M$... you should only do limited Editions when your product is popular.

Their entire sell-through user base in Japan is "limited edition."

A limited edition quantity there would have to be like, what, five or six Xbox consoles?

-Eik