Avatar Pets are popping up on Xbox LIVE Marketplace this Thursday, December 3. They’ll always be waiting to greet you when you turn on your Xbox 360, and if you decide on a cat or ten, you won’t have to worry about any funny looks from the neighbors.

For those who are looking for something out of this world, Xbox LIVE members can soon get their hands on a very special and exclusive Avatar Pet – a Chocobo, from one of the best-selling worldwide franchises, FINAL FANTASY. In celebration of the release of FINAL FANTASY XIII on Xbox 360 on March 9, 2010 in North America and Europe, for a limited time only, Xbox LIVE users who register on the Xbox.com/FFXIII page will be eligible to receive a download code in their inbox for the Chocobo pet this Holiday season.

Choose from these Avatar Pets to make your December bright, all available for 240 Microsoft Points:

• Large Dog
• Pug Dog
• Dog in Bag
• Cat
• Siamese Cat
• Long Haired Cat
• Goldfish
• Guinea Pig
• Pony
• Monkey
• Bird
• Snake