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Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Bundle On Sale Now

Activision would like its game Modern Warfare 2 to be the 'must have' title of holiday 2009. The 'M' rated war game is expected to sell well at retail, despite its higher than usual price. Microsoft is also a big believer in the game, having sent its very own Major Nelson to New York this week for an exclusive invitation-only demonstration of the game. The companies also announced today that the game will get its very own Xbox 360 hardware bundle. Apparently, the military pedigree of Modern Warfare was 'the inspiration for the console's high-speed, low-drag, battle-ready design' of the special machine. The bundle is available for pre-order today at U.S. retailers and in other regions later this week.

The Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console features an exclusive design inspired by the video game, a larger 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 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, US, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Australia and New Zealand.

It sounds like a fairly good deal if you really want the game but for some reason do not already own an Xbox 360. The extra controller is a nice bonus as well.