Microsoft Hits Jackpot With Modern Warfare 2 XBox 360

  • Limited Edition Xbox 360 Console with exclusive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Design
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Standard Edition (Rated "M" for Mature.)
  • 250GB HD
  • 2 Black Wireless Controllers
  • 1 Black Xbox 360 Wired Headset
  • 1 Ethernet Cable
  • 1 Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable
  • Free one month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold (Xbox LIVE Silver subscription is included with console)
  • Free Netflix trial offer

The men and women working at Microsoft who got this deal done are getting promotions this Christmas. Having a themed console for what will probably be the best selling game of the year and strong contender for Game of the Year is a huge boon for Microsoft. The hype surrounding the 11/10 release of this sequel has been second to none. So, it isn't a huge leap to think that people will happily cancel their game-only pre-order and jump on this console with a larger hard drive and sweet black controllers. If this is the case with you, I would get your preorder in early as quantities may not last. That isn't PR or fanboy speak, that's an observation based on the hype for this game and knowing consumer trends for the new hotness. Not only is Microsoft getting the specialized console, but it appears they will be getting the MW2 DLC first amongst the communities. If I was Sony, I would get a Final Fantasy XIII PS3 Slim in the works, stat.

Once again, for Microsoft, it looks like everything is coming up Millhouse.

Prepare for an All-Out Assault With Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2(R) Limited Edition Console

Microsoft and Activision unveil an exclusive global console based on Infinity Ward's 'Modern Warfare 2' with 250GB Hard Drive, more storage space than ever before

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and REDMOND, Wash., Sept 15, 2009 - PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today brandished the latest weapon to help gamers take to the battlefields for the global launch of the year with the announcement of the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console. Infinity Ward's "Modern Warfare 2," the blockbuster sequel to the best-selling first-person action game in history, "Call of Duty(R) 4: Modern Warfare(R)," was the inspiration for the console's high-speed, low-drag, battle-ready design, which is available for pre-order today at U.S. retailers and in other regions later this week.

Beginning with "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's" worldwide release on Nov. 10, fans can arm themselves with Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console, which features an exclusive design inspired by the epic thriller, more storage space than ever before in a 250GB Hard Drive, two Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers, as well as an Xbox 360 Headset and a Standard Edition copy of "Modern Warfare 2" for an estimated retail price of $399.99 (USD).

"It's the highest compliment to the team and our fans to have a special themed Xbox 360 console," said Vince Zampella, CEO of Infinity Ward. "The precision and detail that's been put into the console captures the intensity and feel of 'Modern Warfare 2.' We can't wait for our community and fans around the world to see for themselves on Nov. 10."

The Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console was revealed at an exclusive preview event in Los Angeles where guests were the first to experience "Modern Warfare 2" multiplayer gameplay on Xbox LIVE.

"It is thrilling to bring the exclusive 'Modern Warfare 2'-inspired Xbox 360 console to Call of Duty fans. Being able to work so closely with the talented team at Infinity Ward on the design has enabled us to develop a console that will set bragging rights around the world," said Albert Penello, senior director of global marketing for Xbox 360. "These fans deserve the biggest Xbox 360 console ever, and we're delivering with more storage space than ever before and freedom to enjoy their favorite games and downloadable Game Add-ons, including the first two 'Modern Warfare 2' maps that will be available first on Xbox LIVE."*

Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console, will be sold in Europe, the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), UK, U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Australia and New Zealand.

On Nov. 10, Activision Publishing, Inc. will release Infinity Ward's "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." The title continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. "Modern Warfare 2" is rated "M" (Mature - Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language) by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.modernwarfare2.com or http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/c/callofdutymodernwarfare2/.