Xbox, the video game system from Microsoft, today announced that on sale from the 21st October, will be the limited edition EA SPORTS™ FIFA Football 2005 Xbox Live Starter Kit which will include a full copy of the game, an Xbox Live Voice Communicator and a twelve months subscription to Xbox Live for the recommended retail price of £59.99.

The basic Xbox Live Starter Kit has also been refreshed - available from late October at the same price as before, £39.99 rrp, the Starter Kit still contains an Xbox Live Voice Communicator and one year’s subscription to Xbox Live however the demo games have been replaced with OutRun™ 2, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® 3 and EA SPORTS™ FIFA Football 2005. “This is a fantastic offer for football loving gamers throughout Europe – we’re giving them the best console on the market, the most successful football game ever and the best gaming experience available at the best value,” said Michel Cassius, senior director, Xbox platform and Marketing. “Those with the most competitive streak will really relish playing against the best online footballers in the world with Xbox Live. And of course, any gamers who think their skills on EA SPORTS™ FIFA Football 2005 are world beating, can take part in the FIFA Interactive World Cup – visit www.FIFAinteractiveworldcup.com for more details”.