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Microsoft conducts seminar to Xbox 360 retail partners

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, December 11 - 2007 at 15:10
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In preparation for the first holiday season for Xbox 360 in the Middle East, Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division held a training seminar for its partners in Dubai.

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Through interactive sessions, partners were presented with effective approaches and marketing tools to assist customers. More than 100 representatives from Virgin Megastore, Dubai Duty Free, Abu Dhabi Duty Free, CompuMe, Delta, Dubai Properties, Emax, Geant, Intertel, i2, Jacky's, Geekay, Plugins, Pluto, Sharaf DG, Switch, and Toys R Us attended the seminar.

With a great line-up of games like 'Halo 3', 'Mass Effect', 'Pro Evolution Soccer 08', 'BioShock', 'Viva Piñata', and 'Project Gotham Racing 4', Microsoft Xbox 360 is expected to dominate the video game sales with generous offers for all gaming enthusiasts to benefit from the holiday season.

Microsoft Xbox 360 is releasing bundles and offers that are available to suit all the needs of those looking for the next generation video games experience.

"The holiday season is for family, and what better way to get the family together than to enjoy all that the Microsoft Xbox 360 has to offer," said Armagan Demir, Head of Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division Middle East. "With an extensive line up of games, bundles and offers, all members of the family can get together to be entertained through the holiday season."

"We greatly appreciate the support that Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division is is giving to its partners. The training seminar that they conducted was especially rewarding and gave us more insights on the Xbox 360 lineup and effective approaches of marketing it," Elie El Massih, Marketing Manager, Virgin Megastore. "Additionally, the support through attractive offers increases customer satisfaction by giving them great incentives and bringing joy to all ages this holiday season."

The offers available range from the basic needs for first time users, to the gaming fans who want the ultimate gaming experience. The promotion is available till December 31, 2007 or while stocks last at all Microsoft Xbox 360 authorized distributors and retail outlets.

The bundles include:
Halo 3 Bundle
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro Console with 2 wireless controllers and 3 games; Halo 3, Forza II, and Viva Piñata.

Project Gotham Racing Bundle
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro Console with 2 wireless controllers and 3 games; PGR4, Forza II, and Viva Piñata.

Pro Evolution Soccer Bundle
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro Console with 2 wireless controllers and 3 games; PES08, Forza II, and Viva Piñata.

Elite Bundle
Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Console with 1 wireless controller and 2 games Forza II and Viva Piñata.
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About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 will have a portfolio of more than 300 games and will be available in nearly 40 countries by the end of 2007.

About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® and Xbox 360 video game systems, the Windows® operating system, and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as "Age of Empires®," "Flight Simulator" and "Zoo Tycoon®"; Xbox and Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com), including such games as "Gears of War" and franchises such as "Halo," "Fable®," "Project Gotham Racing®" and "Forza Motorsport®"; and MSN® Games (http://www.games.msn.com), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "Hexic®."

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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Tarek El-Moukachar
Asda'a Public Relations

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