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Dream Console, Meet Dreamhouse​

From her DreamHouse to her dream closet, Barbie’s iconic style is unmatched. Now, you can bring her fashion-forward genius to your gaming setup with interchangeable Xbox Wireless Controller faceplates designed after Barbie and Ken’s distinct on-screen outfits. Or go for a complete remodel — in one of our most playful custom console designs in recent years, we’re giving away an Xbox Series S that has been built into the glamorous Barbie DreamHouse. Fans have a chance to win these starting on July 10 on @Xbox and Microsoft Rewards.

Race like Barbie and Ken in Forza Horizon 5​

Barbie is driven by her various ambitions, and she always does it in style. The film sees Barbie hit the road in a classic 1956 Chevrolet Corvette EV Corvette — painted her signature pink hue, of course — while Ken cruises alongside in a 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Now, Forza Horizon 5 players can join them in virtual versions of both cars. Racing at the intersection of style, speed and self-expression, “Barbie” fans new and old can find the inspiration to follow their own road and get in the game. Everyone who plays Forza Horizon 5will be gifted these themed cars — just download them from the in-game Message Center and they will appear in your garage, ready for racing – even if you don’t live in Barbie Land.

Xbox is All Dolled Up​

When everybody plays, we all win! Like the cinematic Barbie Land, Xbox is a community made better by how inclusive it is. To celebrate our commitment to being a place for everyone, we’ve rounded up ten Barbie dolls that are reflective of the Barbie line, which is the most diverse doll line on the market. We outfitted them with the latest Xbox Gear fashion, as well as accessories including an Xbox Series S console, Wireless Controller and an Adaptive Controller. Fans can win the dolls as part of an international sweepstakes.

Game in Style with Exclusive “Barbie” Content for Xbox and Forza Horizon 5 - Xbox Wire

Xbox is excited to team up with Warner Bros. Pictures “Barbie” and Mattel to celebrate the iconic doll-size heroine’s journey of self-discovery with a variety of activations, @ForzaHorizon in-game content and giveaways.

news.xbox.com

 

[Sleepwalker]

 

[Eotheod]

I would fucking buy this holy shit.

 

[phaedrus]

I would fucking buy this holy shit.

 

[SentientStone]

Xbox always has the best special edition console designs.

 

[Sleepwalker]

"In for the replies" lol

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[Clintizzle]

Fucking spat my drink at this reference!

Good shit.

 

[adamsapple]

That car looks nice tho.

 

[DaGwaphics]

You've got to wonder who picks these tie-ins (Barbie, Oreo, etc.).

Some little girl would probably love to have this design though.

What is the button on the bottom of the controller there and these look like snap on covers that fit the controllers. Both of those things do catch my eye (not these specific designs though).

Edit:

Looks to be just a mic off/on switch with light, haven't seen that before though. Forthcoming controller revision or just an artist that used the wrong model for a render?

 

[TLZ]

Shat myself laughing on the toilet.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Eotheod]

Don't lie, you would spend hours imagining your Barbie kingdom ruled by Queen B and her minions. Probably some kind of dictatorship though, I could see Barbie being brutal.

 

[GHG]

It's all fun and games until they RROD.

 

[Varteras]

It's all fun and games until they RROD.

Setting aside the suspension of disbelief, I always wondered how something barely the size of a toddler and the weight of a large doll had the physical ability to fucking wreck so many adults like this.

 

[SeraphJan]

I'm getting the one in the middle

 

[semiconscious]

holding off for hello kitty...

 

[delfrickintree]

How come the cars are EV but not the wheelchair. Racists

 

[Sleepwalker]

Setting aside the suspension of disbelief, I always wondered how something barely the size of a toddler and the weight of a large doll had the physical ability to fucking wreck so many adults like this.

Mostly the surprise factor and that it doesn't feel pain, but yeah it takes a lot of suspension of disbelief.

Those movies were big nightmare fuel for me as a kid lol

 

[Varteras]

Mostly the surprise factor and that it doesn't feel pain, but yeah it takes a lot of suspension of disbelief.

Those movies were big nightmare fuel for me as a kid lol

Dude, for real. I had nightmares about headless dolls all over our house coming to life and trying to eat me with split open necks for years. Because of this movie.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Dude, for real. I had nightmares about headless dolls all over our house coming to life and trying to eat me with split open necks for years. Because of this movie.

And the one with the toy army where there were fucked up mutilated barbies





Hmm maybe xbox is onto something here.

 

[sendit]

This news is what we needed to deflect the tyrant of email threads.

 

[AGRacing]

You've got to wonder who picks these tie-ins (Barbie, Oreo, etc.).

Some little girl would probably love to have this design though.

What is the button on the bottom of the controller there and these look like snap on covers that fit the controllers. Both of those things do catch my eye (not these specific designs though).

Edit:

Looks to be just a mic off/on switch with light, haven't seen that before though. Forthcoming controller revision or just an artist that used the wrong model for a render?

This is the real news!

 

[Imtjnotu]

This is exactly what we needed for the FTC to rule in favor of Microsoft

 

[Iced Arcade]

Yeah fuck making special edition game centric consoles.... Let's make a giant oreo! Oh and a barbie house!

 

[cash_longfellow]

Setting aside the suspension of disbelief, I always wondered how something barely the size of a toddler and the weight of a large doll had the physical ability to fucking wreck so many adults like this.

Demons man, demons lol

 

[nkarafo]

Why is everything pink? Isn't that a "girly" stereotype? Current year told me boys and girls are the same and we enjoy the same things in the same way. Has't Barbie evolved yet?

 

[The Fuzz damn you!]

Good.

If MS want to create or expand new markets, more power to them. Can’t see it working myself, but I guess their market research team gave them a range of wedges to drive and they chose this one.

 

[FoxMcChief]

My 4 year old girl loves it.

 

[The Fuzz damn you!]

My 4 year old girl loves it.

…and this, ladies and gentlemen, is the market.

Dads who want an excuse to have another console in the house.

 

[adamsapple]

Why is everything pink? Isn't that a "girly" stereotype? Current year told me boys and girls are the same and we enjoy the same things in the same way. Has't Barbie evolved yet?

It's a movie themed one.

 

[Gamerguy84]

 

[AJUMP23]

No thanks.

 

[Eotheod]

Why is everything pink? Isn't that a "girly" stereotype? Current year told me boys and girls are the same and we enjoy the same things in the same way. Has't Barbie evolved yet?

I fucking love the colour pink. Great colour that works well with orange.

 

[Sorcerer]

That car looks nice tho.

Car is gorgeous. Paris Hilton had a pink Bently that I was always in love with.

 

[drganon]

Xbox setting a record for console and controller variants.

 

[dreamcastluvr]

That pink console color is way too intense. I'd consider it if it were a softer pink like this:

Or even this:

 

[sono]

Dads who want an excuse

..to have a barbie doll

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

Xbox team: Bad news is starting to hit the press Phil, what do we do?

Phil Spencer: We do what we always do. Deny everything, and release a new controller!

 

[Fredrik]

Why is everything pink? Isn't that a "girly" stereotype? Current year told me boys and girls are the same and we enjoy the same things in the same way. Has't Barbie evolved yet?

Yeah what’s up with that? Barbie is clearly not suitable for a modern audience, someone should tell Eurogamer to write an article.

 

[Zathalus]

My daughter would love that console and controller.

 

[gaming_again]

That’s cool as shit.

 

[ChoosableOne]

"Race like Barbie and Ken in Forza Horizon 5"

A dream come true.

 

[Barakov]

 

[Tams]

Why is everything pink? Isn't that a "girly" stereotype? Current year told me boys and girls are the same and we enjoy the same things in the same way. Has't Barbie evolved yet?

Barbie is currently in theatre to become Bobby...

 

[DenchDeckard]

Controller revision?

 

[DevilMayFlyForAWhiteGuy]

So does the console come with Margot Robbie feet pics as the background wallpaper? Just asking for a a friend.

 

[SJRB]

 

[Beer Baelly]

 

[Gandih42]

Looks sick, literally and figuratively. Love these weird ass Xbox crossover promotions.

 

[baphomet]

Some of those controllers would be fucking sweet without the giant Barbie logo.