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Times Square Xbox ‘Kinect' Launch Takes it to the Streets

By now you’ve all heard about the dance frenzy that’s been happening surrounding the new Xbox 360 game ‘Kinect,’ and nothing compares to the New York Times Square ‘Kinect’ Launch.

From the looks of it, Times Square was the ultimate party and definitely the place to be as it featured hip-hop/R&B star Ne-Yo and hundreds of dancers. Good music, tons of dancing - why didn’t I think to go to New York?

Check out the video to see the sweet Kinect party frenzy that went down in the Big Apple.

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