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Sure, we've seen game consoles modified (http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/12/ben-heck-ultimate-combo-gaming-console/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget) for use beyond their original purpose, but this apparatus turns things up a notch. Pictured above is the Joysound Festa, a mobile entertainment system powered by the Wii U (http://www.engadget.com/wii-u-review/nintendo-wii-u-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)'s hardware and software. Built by Japanese karaoke machine maker Xing, this beastly console mod is controlled from the system's Gamepad and includes the gracelessly named Nintendo x Joysound Wii Karaoke U. Pre-loaded with 90,000 songs, this party starter also ships with a set of dance, exercise, yoga and brain training videos. Already reaching for your wallet? You should know that this unique setup is Japan-only, and headed to hotels and nursing homes at a hefty price of 1,580,000 yen (around $15,884). At that price, it may take around 25 years until we see one of these bad boys up for grabs on eBay (http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/31/legend-of-zelda-prototype-cartridge-hits-the-auction-block/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget).
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Via: Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/the-most-expensive-wii-u-system-on-sale-in-japan-479378397)
Source: Joysound Festa (translated) (http://festa.joysound.com/index.html)
Via: Engadget