Microsoft has announced the launch of its special “Gears of War 2” edition of Zune media player.
Available in 120 GB of storage capacity, the special edition player inlcudes a laser-etched Crimson Omen on the gloss black enclosure, collectible “Gears of War” packaging, and 244 pieces of “Gears of War” media that comprises of the original game soundtrack, behind-the-scenes videos, game trailers and concept art galleries.
Speaking on the latest portable media player, Michael Capps, president of Epic Games, mentioned, “This special edition Zune is a great way for ‘Gears of War’ fans to carry around all their music and videos while sharing their enthusiasm for the game.”
Developed by Epic Games exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game console, the Gears of War 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to one of the most popular Xbox games.
Elaborating on the partnership with Epic games, Chris Stephenson, general manager of Global Marketing for Zune at Microsoft, explained, “Our history of creating special edition Zune devices for our customers helps them stand out from the masses. With the huge success of ‘Gears of War’ and the high anticipation for the sequel, the special edition Zune is a must-have for fans of the game.”
The Zune “Gears of War 2” Special Edition 120GB device is available for pre-orders at Amazon, BestBuy, FutureShop and Walmart online stores. The special edition media player comes with a retail price of $279.99 (approx. Rs. 12,939) and is slated to start shipping from 7th November.
