Nissan To Debut Xbox 360 Embedded Car

In a move that could steer some attention away from the lack of Xbox 360 game consoles available in stores, Microsoft said Wednesday it helped develop a concept car created by Nissan that would include the software giant’s console in its design.

The concept car allows a driver to play Microsoft’s driving game Project Gotham Racing 3 on an embedded Xbox 360 while the car is in park mode, using the car’s steering wheel, the gas and brake pedals, and a flip-down screen.

The car was developed by Nissan Design America and will debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 9, 2006. A gamer’s dream come true? Let’s wait and see.