Microsoft Xbox partner with Sega to release popular franchise game

Xbox, announced that they will be releasing a limited edition Xbox Series S console based upon video game characters Sonic and Knuckles.

Fans in the United States and around the world can stand a chance to win the limited edition Xbox set up by following a simple set of instructions.

How to take part in the Xbox - Sonic The Hedgehog sweepstakes?

In a blog post released by Xbox, the company offered a set of guidelines to its fans, that can give them a chance to win Sonic-themed xbox.

"To catch these controllers, you better be faster than Sonic and more powerful than Knuckles! Xbox and Paramount Pictures have teamed up to celebrate the upcoming film

"Sonic the Hedgehog 2” to release a limited time only, custom Xbox Series S console and Xbox Wireless Controllers through two enter-to-win sweepstakes." 

The goodies can be obtained by simply retweeting the official Xbox sweepstakes Tweet with the official hashtag.

Hence, anyone with a Twitter can take part in the promotional giveaway.

And for fans in the U.S.A., the rules differ a little, as they need to redeem their Microsoft reward points to partake in the sweepstakes.

The instructions for this are vague and the company is yet to provide more information on this.

"Fans can enter two sweepstakes for a chance to win the exclusive custom Xbox Series S and both the Sonic Blue and Knuckles Red Xbox Wireless Controllers by either (1) retweeting the official Xbox sweepstakes tweet and including the hashtag #XboxSonic2Sweepstakes, or (2) for fans in the US, by redeeming Microsoft Rewards points. Visit the official terms and conditions for more information on both the Twitter and Microsoft Rewards sweepstakes," wrote Xbox in their official statement.

What can fans expect from the new limited edition Sonic Xbox?

The black Xbox Series S console features an embossed Sonic the Hedgehog 2 logo along with a golden portal ring shining from its surface.

In Sonic Blue and Knuckles Red, the new Xbox Wireless Controllers feature textured surfaces that resemble the bristly fur of hedgehogs in the wild.

This limited edition spectacle is certainly bound to excite the fans of the Sonic franchise.

The franchise that has been a staple of the gaming world ever since the Sega Genesis production was released in 1992 certainly deserves to have one of the most popular consoles in the world giving it a tribute.

The new Sonic The Hedgehog movie will arrive in cinemas on April 8.

The first part was released back in 2020 and had critically acclaimed actor Jim Carrey play the antagonist, Doctor Eggman.

This time Carrey will play the role of Doctor Robotnik Sonic 2 along with Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Idris Elba as Knuckles.