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November 12, 2003

NBA Inside Drive 2004 Prepares for the Tip-Off!

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that NBA Inside Drive 2004 for Xbox® has gone gold and is scheduled to slam dunk into stores in North America on November 18 for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S). As the featured XSN Sports basketball title, NBA Inside Drive 2004 allows gamers to practice their A-game offline and then to take their hoop dreams online to compete for the ultimate courtside bragging rights against the world’s best.

NBA Inside Drive 2004 offers hoopsters improved AI, more responsive "juke" controls for jaw-dropping one-on-one isolation moves, revamped passing schemes and defenses that deliver a new level of intensity to stealing and blocking. From power-dunks to hook shots to drop-steps, big men will finally get the respect they deserve with a series of new low-post moves that will enable gamers to dominate the post just like Shaq.

With its fluid gameplay and lifelike player models (decked out in tattoos and cornrows), NBA Inside Drive 2004 is taking the game online with the help of Xbox Live. NBA Inside Drive 2004 will utilize XSN Sports' exclusive and revolutionary technology to unite sports fans and gamers into an intense and competitive basketball gaming community. Acting as the ultimate general manager, hoops fans can control and build leagues with friends, draft players and compete online using Xbox Live. Exclusive to XSN Sports titles, gamers will be able to view their league's up-to-date scores, standings and stats each morning on a virtual sports page. Whether it is on the hardwood, on the playground or online, NBA Inside Drive 2004 will be looking to win the championship this year. For more information, please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-us/nbainsidedrive2004/default.htm.  NBA Inside Drive 2004 is rated "E" for Everyone.

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for Windowsâ, Xbox video game system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games/), including such franchises as Age of Empires®, Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon®; Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/), including such franchises as Halo®, Project Gotham Racing® and NFL Fever; and Zone.com ( http://www.zone.com/ ), the official games channel for the MSN® network and home to such hits as Bejeweled and OutSmart™.

Xbox ( http://www.xbox.com ) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tagline, “it’s good to play together,” captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

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