Bandai Namco have announced the upcoming release of a home version of its arcade hit Star Wars: Battle Pod, featuring a fully immersive domed screen that allows players to take part in the pilot seat of several different vehicles from the original three movies. They will be available to order starting June 18th, for the modest price of $35,000 / £24,000, not including shipping and handling.
There's also going to be a special premium edition if you want to pay more. From the press release:
Made upon order for personal home use, the special Premium Edition of Star Wars: Battle Pod will be equipped with genuine leather seats that are synchronized to move/react to the action of the game and is available in two different glamorous designs inspired by the images of the Rebel Alliance and Darth Vader. This arcade masterpiece includes the owner's name and a product serial number engraved plate along with: a specially bound owner’s manual and exclusive carpeting. Owners will also have their name added to the game ending credits. MSRP for the premium edition is set at US$100,000 (Shipping and setting fees separate). Further purchasing details will be announced after mid-June on the Star Wars: Battle Pod official website.
I think I'm going to be waiting for the Steam sale.
