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 If hardware launches are likened to opening up presents by consumers, 
debugging kits are analogous for journalists. Given to publications for the 
purpose of previewing and reviewing preproduction copies of games, debugging 
kits are essentially slightly modified versions of finished consoles. Microsoft 
dropped off our Xbox debugging kit today, and we thought you'd enjoy a quick 
look.  
Unlike the PlayStation2 debugging kit which is almost physically identical to 
its retail counterpart, the Xbox debugging kit is noticeably different. The 
system casing is semitransparent and green tinted, and comes packaged in a green 
box. The controller and memory card however are essentially the same as their 
retail counterparts. Below are a batch of pictures including several size 
comparisons with the GameCube and PlayStation 2. For reference, the Xbox (in its 
sleek black casing) will hit retail shelves on November 15th in America, do 
yourself a favor and reserve one now. 
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