Update: Microsoft has now confirmed the Halo: Reach hardware bundle for $399 on September 14. As mentioned in our original story below, the bundle features a silver 360 console, along with two wireless controllers with custom artwork, a token for the Limited Edition Elite armor set, an episode of Halo Legends and a Halo: Reach-themed Xbox 360 wired headset. And this is interesting: "As an added touch, the specially designed console in the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle not only captures the look and feel of the game, but also features custom sound effects from the Halo universe."
A special unboxing video is available here for those who need to see more.
In addition to the special Xbox 360 bundle for September, Microsoft also announced the Halo: Reach Limited Edition Wireless Controller and the Halo: Reach Limited Edition Wireless Headset, which feature the same "distinctive silver color" and exclusive Halo artwork by Bungie. Both are available for pre-order now and will be released in August; the controller will be $59.99 and the headset will sell for $49.99. The controller comes with an Xbox LIVE token for an animated Covenant Banshee Avatar item.
Original story:
A fairly reliable “mole” for tech website Ars Technica has stated that Microsoft is very close to announcing a Halo: Reach Xbox 360 bundle that will include a silver version of the Xbox 360 Slim, 250GB HDD, two wireless controllers and of course, the game. It's supposedly going to retail for $400.
This Ars “mole” has stated that the bundle will be released on September 14 to coincide with the much anticipated release of Bungie's Halo swan song.
Additionally, a Halo fansite was able to capture an image of the bundle on Microsoft’s Xbox website, but the image and link have since been removed. Check out the silver 360 and a closeup of a Halo: Reach controller below.
3 Comments
July 22, 2010
Looks cool but I still prefer the black colored slim.
July 22, 2010
I wonder how this will affect Kinect bundle sales?
July 22, 2010
Don't think it will affect Kinect. This is aimed at the hardcore gamer, while Kinect for the most part is not.