Now this is cool . . .
I'm a gamer. I've been one since I can remember, enjoying and mastering games on platforms like ColecoVision, Atari 2600 and 5200, Sega Genesis, Nintendo (8-bit), SNES, N64, Playstation, PS2, GameBoy (before it was color), Sega Game Gear, and the list goes on. Even now, my sons (Ben, 6 and Jon, 3) and I enjoy playing PSP, Nintendo DS, Wii, and Xbox 360.
Which brings me to the subject of this blog: the Bible on a video game console. That's right, B&H is unveiling the Bible Navigator X for the Xbox 360, which highlights the HCSB translation.
Granted, there have been some cheesy attempts to bring games with biblical or Christian motifs to the video game culture, but this project is different, and it's legit.
I'm excited about the opportunity to have access to the HCSB on my Xbox, even though I probably won't use it as much as my trusty, leather bound hard copy. But I am confident that the Bible Navigator X can and will be used as a ministry tool for youth groups and, hopefully, as an evangelistic tool to reach gamers with God's Word.
And for $5 or 400 Microsoft Points, who could pass it up, right?
Take a minute to check out the website for the Bible Navigator X. You can also read more about it here. And don't forget to check out www.hcsb.org for more information about this excellent Bible translation.
Entry by Micah Carter
Any chance of creating features to allow for GROUP STUDIES where one hosts and others just connect? Much like watching a movie together with friends across XBox Live? We currently do a bible study in the lobby of Halo3 (since we all have the game), but this would be so much better.
John Simpson
November 12, 2009
@John -
Thanks for stopping by! As I'm sure you know, you can always host a Party on XBOX LIVE and chat in that fashion while going through a game - or the Bible. We have discussed hosting features, but have nothing to announce on that topic yet.
Thanks!
Aaron Linne
November 19, 2009
I am still waiting for the release of this... Any idea when?
Chuck Jacobson
January 12, 2010
It's up! As of about 1 a.m. last night, Bible Navigator X was available on Xbox.com. Thanks for sticking with us.
Brooklyn Lowery
January 19, 2010