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GAME Chopper Xbox 360 Bike Goes On Tour

Logan Booker — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:30:00 +0000

Despite how you may feel about the look of GAME’s Xbox 360-themed Chopper motorcycle, it’s still a neat piece of machinery. It’s also worth $80,000, which means if you did win it, you could always, uh, “pass” it on to someone more excitable. Me, I wouldn’t even know which end to hold to get it into the stratosphere.

If you’d like to see it in the metal, the bike will be making the rounds in Sydney and Newcastle, starting from May 8 (tomorrow!). I’ve pasted the dates below:

Westfield Chatswood: Thursday 8th May 2008
Westfield Kotara – Kids Precinct: Saturday 24th May 2008
Westfield Miranda: Thursday 22nd May 2008
Windsor Riverview: Saturday 17th May 2008
Blacktown WestPoint: Thursday 29th May 2008
Rouse Hill: Saturday 31st May 2008

It doesn’t look like it’ll be making its way to other states at this time. Sorry folks.

360 Bike Finished, Looks…Yeah

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:00:00 +0000

That Xbox 360 bike with control pad-themed dash we told you about last month is all done. If you’re looking at it and can actually see yourself riding it – and hey, looking like that, it’ll take some chops – know that there’s only one, it’s worth $80,000 and even if you could afford it, you can’t buy it, because it’s been crafted for a competition run by GAME Australia.
It’s Cruisin’ Time – Xbox 360 Chopper Hits the Streets [Xbox Australia]

Xbox 360 Chopper Bike, Now With Moving Pictures

Logan Booker — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:30:00 +0000

We’ve seen photos. We’ve heard the details. Now check out this video of the Xbox 360 Chopper. You know, in case you still thought it didn’t exist. If you’d like to learn how you can win this impressive machine, hit up GAME’s promo page.

A souped-up Xbox 360 on wheels? [Xbox.com]

Microsoft Talks More About GAME’s Xbox 360 Chopper Bike

Logan Booker — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:30:00 +0000

It’s that Chopper motorcycle again! You know, the one we mentioned a few months ago, and saw pictures of recently. Now Microsoft has put out a press release with juicy details. I say juicy, because they sound impressive, but I don’t know much about bikes so it could all be “meh”.

Okay, so the bike is being constructed by GHL Custom Choppers. It’ll come with a 1200cc engine and 18/21-inch chrome wheels. Wayne Harrison, who’s apparently a “world-renowned” airbrush artist, will be behind the paint job. All up, the vehicle is worth $80,000. Yikes.

The release also goes into detail about how exactly you can win this monstrous motorbike. It’s part of an April/May GAME promo, if you didn’t already know. More after the jump.

A souped-up Xbox 360 on wheels?

SYDNEY 10 April 2008 - Have you ever wanted to get your hands on an Xbox 360 that moves at speeds of up to 200km/hour? Aussie gamers now have the chance to live the dream with the Xbox 360 Chopper Bike, the main prize in a current retail promotion by GAME stores across the country.

Handcrafted from the ground up by GHL Custom Choppers, the Xbox 360 Chopper Bike is the first of its kind with slick flowing lines to evoke the Xbox 360 console’s organic design. The massive 1200cc engine rolling on 18 and 21 inch billet chrome wheels makes this bike a dream to ride.

World-renowned airbrush artist Wayne Harrison is the creative brainchild behind the artwork. The bike is a must-have for any gaming guru, motor head or an admirer of fine design. With a string of awards already in his trophy cabinet, Wayne was the artist chosen by the builder of the V8 Trike which was used in one of the series filmed in Australia for ‘Orange County choppers. The Xbox 360 Chopper Bike is set to be one of Wayne’s best designs to date.

Throughout April and May customers who purchase a special Xbox 360 console bundle at GAME will go into the major prize draw for a chance to win the Xbox 360 Chopper bike – which is valued at up to $80,000 – and also receive one “scratch to win” game card. The instant win prize pool is valued at over $200,000 and includes prizes such as Samsung LCD TVs; exclusive GAME/MTV/Microsoft party tickets; Xbox 360 games; Xbox LIVE® trial kits; Halo® 3 hats; and GAME discount vouchers.

For a look behind closed doors of the Chopper bike workshop check out www.xbox.com.au/chopper.

For terms and conditions please go to http://www.game.com.au/choppercomp
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Hey, Isn’t That The Xbox 360 Chopper Bike You Can Win?

Logan Booker — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:01 +0000

You guys remember when I confused a Chopper motorcycle with an actual helicopter right? Let’s just say it was a moment of weakness.

Well, to further weaken that moment, GAME has some photos up of the illustrious bike, that is indeed winnable by the population at large.

There’s another shot after the jump, along with a link to the page GAME has up that contains two more. We’ve also been told that a video will be making its way to the Grand Old Internets, which we’ll post when Microsoft has it ready.The Bike [GAME, thanks Microsoft]