Tom Tom uses the force with Star Wars voices

Tom Tom has really made a name for itself with the ability to add interesting voices to their GPS products. Now you can make George Lucas even richer and take your fanboyism wherever you go with Star Wars GPS voices. This is one of those cool ideas which might tax your patience in the long run but hey, at least they're not offering a Jar Jar variant.

Get ready to feel the Force – behind the wheel! In association with Lucasfilm Ltd. and VoiceSkins.com TomTom brings official Star Wars voices to TomTom navigation devices for the very first time.

 

Launching  with Sith Lord Darth Vader, the line-up will continue to expand throughout summer 2010 – with C-3PO arriving in June and Yoda in July. The cast will be complete with Han Solo in August.

 

“We are thrilled to launch these exclusive Star Wars voices, available only on TomTom devices,” said Tom Murray, senior vice president market development at TomTom, Inc. “Now, Star Wars fans around the world can unite their enthusiasm for Star Wars with their driving experience, making every journey more entertaining and enjoyable.”

 

“The TomTom brand is synonymous with high quality navigation. Star Wars fans are sure to be delighted when they hear just how great these voices sound on their TomTom navigation devices,” says Casey Collins, sr. director of international licensing and marketing at Lucas Licensing..

 

Darth Vader’s menacing voice and signature breathing add a thrilling dimension to TomTom GPS voice commands. Incorporating dialogue inspired by the original films, Darth Vader delivers navigation instructions such as: “Bear left, to the dark side. Then in 200 yards you have reached your destination. The Force is with you, but you are not a Jedi yet”.

 

The Darth Vader voice also features original sound effects from the classic films, including lightsaber sounds and TIE fighter flybys. John Williams’ unforgettable Imperial March music is embedded into certain sections of the navigation commentary. With such audio temptation, Darth Vader will turn all TomTom drivers to the dark side!

 

TomTom customers will also be able to download free of charge various official warning alert sounds voiced by Darth Vader, along with free start up screen wallpaper and Lord Vader map icon.

 

To celebrate the release of the voices, TomTom is launching a unique Star Wars game where fans can also test their allegiance to the Force, to see if they wish to turn to the dark side.

 

All Star Wars voices will be available in English with further languages available throughout the summer.

 

Darth Vader’s voice is available for download immediately for $12.95 USD through TomTom HOME.

 

To hear clips of the voices – and to find out more about them and the Star Wars game – visit

Website www.tomtom.com/starwars

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ljFfL-mL70

Game: www.tomtom.com/usetheforce