Xbox 360 Announces Host of Limited Edition Console Bundles Available for Christmas
UK - 22nd November 2006 - Whether you're into wrestling, action packed World War II shooters or after the most anticipated, thrilling epic adventure you're ever likely to see, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® has it all as it announces an amazing line up of Limited Edition console bundles available for Christmas.
Now's your chance to get your hands on the fantastic next generation Xbox 360 games console along with some of the most popular games and all for an estimated retail price of £299.99*.
Wrestling fans perfect your missile dropkick, practice your choke slam and get ready for the fight of your life as the Xbox 360 limited edition WWE® SmackDown® Vs. RAW® 2007 Console Bundle is released to the nation.
All military gaming personnel should report to their local high street for the drop-off point of the new Xbox 360 Call of Duty® 3 Limited Edition bundle to experience the most realistic World War 2 shooter ever made.
And to get your hands on the most impressive, electrifying shooter out there, grab the must-have Gears of War Limited Edition console bundle and lead your crack team of troops into the bowels of the planet to save the world from destruction.
Stephen McGill, Head of Marketing Xbox & Games comments: "Xbox 360 has without a doubt, the most varied, exciting line up of games available this Christmas so now has never been a better time to buy. These three games look absolutely incredible, so to experience amazing graphics and stunning gameplay snap up one of these bundles."
All bundles come with the game, an Xbox 360 console, 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, 30 Day FREE Xbox Live® GOLD membership trial and headset.
All 3 bundles will be available in stores from 24th November 2007
WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2007
The world's Number One wrestling franchise invites gamers into the ring as it delivers the next generation of WWE action allowing gamers to experience the thrill of being a WWE Superstar like never before.
Call of Duty 3
The latest addition to the Number One World War II franchise challenges combat loving gamers to destroy enemies' soft cover hideouts, disarm traps, engage in hand-to-hand fighting and exercise frontal assaults.
Gears of War
An intense action shooter game, Gears of War is the most anticipated, exclusive franchise from Microsoft Games Studios and Epic Games packed with fierce firefights, tense action and a gripping storyline that sees the disgraced ware hero, Marcus Fenix battle to save the world from destruction.
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For more information, please contact the Xbox team on 020 7025 6500
*Actual retail prices may vary
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