Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has teamed up with Microsoft to donate custom Xbox Series X consoles to children’s hospital via a heartwarming charity campaign. The Rock has been long associated with the Xbox brand ever since the first console’s launch in 2001. The Rock infamously exchanged is his trademark catchphrases standing next to Bill Gates at CES. Since then both have been working together for various charitable efforts but this time it's a bit different. 

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The Rock is giving away a special edition of the console that has the ‘Brahma Bull’ logo to represent power, heart, strength and resilience. The console also comes with an engraved message "Keep smiling and have fun. Love, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.”

Microsoft and Johnson are working with a nonprofit organisation called ‘Gamers Outreach’ in order to get consoles to 20 different children’s hospitals. However, what’s different is that these consoles come in a special cart that has a monitor, controllers and games hooked up for kids who cannot leave their wards. 

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"These kids are battling through their illnesses with incredible bravery and I'm thrilled Microsoft, Gamers Outreach, and myself can provide some joy and smiles," the actor said on Instagram. "You kids show me and the world, what real strength means. Stay strong & Keep smilin ... and stuff like this will always be the best part of my fame.”

The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s latest console that is currently the most powerful gaming console. If you are interested to know more about the hardware and what the Series X is capable of, check out our overview here.

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