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Xbox’s new Barbie console even lives in its own dreamhouse.
Xbox has unveiled an unlikely partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming Barbie movie, encompassing a line up of themed console accessories and in-game cosmetics for Forza Horizon 5. You can drive Barbie’s 1956 Chevrolet Corvette or own an Xbox Series S console that comes built into its own dreamhouse, both of which are incredibly pink and surprisingly detailed.
Racing simulator Forza Horizon 5 is getting two new cars inspired by Barbie: Barbie’s own 1956 Chevrolet Corvette EV Corvette painted in her iconic pink hue, and Ken’s 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup, which sports a purple lightning decal. These cars will be gifted to all in-game players for free, so you won’t even need to work for them. The Message Center will notify players of the two new cars, after which they’ll appear in the garage.
The big ticket item is an eye-catching Xbox Series S console that comes with its own built-in Barbie dreamhouse, featuring multiple floors and fun details like an attached pool, yellow lounge chairs, various items of furniture and pink carpeting. Wireless controller faceplates themed after Barbie and Ken are also included in this promotion, but both the console and its accessories will only be available via a special giveaway starting July 10.
Xbox describes the partnership as such:
Bringing Barbie’s signature flair to our gaming platform, we’re honoring all that there is to love about this iconic role model: her persevering optimism, wide-ranging career journey and never-ending capacity for self-discovery.
Barbie hits theaters on July 21, 2023, but Barbie and Ken’s vehicles are already available in Forza Horizon 5 now. The themed Xbox and controller accessories can only be won in a giveaway, but Xbox hasn’t shared details on how that will work yet.
