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Limited Edition Modern Warfare 3 Xbox 360, Controller, Bluetooth Wireless Headset Announced

by on September 2, 2011
 

Microsoft has just announced that Xbox 360, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games have created a brand new custom Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 console will become available with the launch of the game this November, and will be sold at GAME and gamestation stores exclusively for £269.99.

The console and controller, which come with Call of Duty livery, will also play custom sounds when players turn the console on and open the disc tray. You can hear them here and here. The console also boasts a whopping 320GB of disc space, making it literally the most memorable 360 to hit the market to date. Check out the screenshots below, as well as details on the headset and controller.

Check out the awesome looking console, courtesy of Major Nelson:

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In addition to the console, there will also be controllers sold separately, as well as a bluetooth wireless headset, which players can use with any supported device.

Here’s the deets from the press release:

 The Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth provides the ability to chat with friends during multiplayer gameplay or with Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones, PCs and other devices. Its artwork matches the custom console and includes a charging cradle, ear loop, ear gels, and an Xbox LIVE token for an exclusive download for £44.99 2 .

Users can chat without wires on Xbox LIVE and easily switch between Xbox 360 mode and Bluetooth mode. Use the headset with Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones, PCs and other devices. The Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth is the comfortable, hands-free way to keep the conversations going.

The Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Controller allows you to show all your friends your passion for the franchise. The controller includes exclusive artwork and a transforming D-pad that can be rotated to adapt to the user’s gameplay, as well as an Xbox LIVE token for an exclusive download, all for £39.99 2

If you want the console, you can pre-order at GAME or gamestation with a minimum £20 deposit, while only a £5 deposit is required for the wireless headset.

Pretty swish, huh? Will you be buying this console? Or is your heart still set on the awesome Star Wars Xbox 360 announced recently? Let us know in the comments below.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 releases November 8 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.