Images: Gearing up for Xbox 360

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  • Kameo: Elements of Power

    Kameo: Elements of Power

    Among the games on tap for the Xbox 360 launch is Rare Extreme's "Kameo: Elements of Power." The game's developer calls it "a mix of Pokemon, Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Rare's own unique style."

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • kameo inside

    kameo inside

    The heroine, Kameo, can transform herself into various monsters to save the world. She first has to capture the monsters and train them to use their special abilities.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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    Kameo's quest is to find and rescue the six Elemental Children.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Kameo monster

    Kameo monster

    Things turn monstrous in "Kameo," which treats players to a magical world of stunning graphics.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • NBA 2K6

    NBA 2K6

    With the basketball season just getting under way at the time of the launch, fans may have to decide between the real thing and 2K Sports "NBA 2K6."

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Project Gotham Racing 3

    Project Gotham Racing 3

    Another early game for the Xbox 360 is "Project Gotham Racing 3" by Bizarre Creations, which features high-speed maneuvers in high definition.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Xbox 360 and controller

    Xbox 360 and controller

    Microsoft's Xbox 360, due to formally launch in November 2005, features a slightly concave design.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Xbox 360 hard drive

    Xbox 360 hard drive

    A removable hard drive in the Xbox 360 will let players tote their games and other media without carrying the whole console. The system also has slots for memory cards.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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NBA 2K6

With the basketball season just getting under way at the time of the launch, fans may have to decide between the real thing and 2K Sports "NBA 2K6."

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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