Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2® Limited Edition Console Announced

[DarkArmada]

With the sequel to one of the most popular RPG titles to hit the Xbox 360 only just around the corner, Microsoft have come to the table with a Limited Edition Elite console to commemorate this epic release. I for one am dying for this game, this is just the icing on the cake for anyone after an Elite console to kick off 2010.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – January 18th, 2010 – The latest action-packed Xbox 360 title, Mass Effect 2, hits the shelves on January 28th and to celebrate Xbox is releasing a limited edition console featuring an Xbox 360 Elite, two black wireless controllers, a 250GB hard drive, wired headset and a copy of Mass Effect 2.

The highly anticipated sequel to BioWare’s award winning 2007 title Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 takes place two years after Command Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life. Now a new mysterious new enemy has emerged and you will follow Commander Shepard as he attempts to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced. The game also features:

• Futuristic weapons: Choose from 19 different weapons, including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds.
• Elite specialists: Recruit up to a dozen of the galaxy's most dangerous operatives to help you in your mission. Train and equip your team to survive insurmountable odds.
• The ability to explore the galaxy: Scan planets to uncover unique secret missions.

Available for $599*RRP, the limited edition console is available at participating retailers while stocks last.

Mass Effect 2 is rated MA15+ and available for $109.95*(TBC) RRP from January 28th.Back to Article

[Knight Carver]

Limited Edition hey.....why don't you get the CE of the game I wonder??

[Linkwick]

Seems like the "limited edition" consoles are just a way of getting around having a 250GB Elite selling (with the inflated price) without actually having 2 versions of Elites as bundles.

If they're gonna ditch the 120GB HDD (as people are speculating), they should just do it already!!

[Knight Carver]

Yeah and this is tarting to get annoying...all these special release version consoles...p23 have just done one with FF and Darksiders as well....

[Knight Carver]

This is AU only as well apparently!

http://www.vg247.com/2010/01/18/supe...y-ea-confirms/

[Lloyd]

Knight you gonna get it and then jizz all over it?

[Knight Carver]

Originally Posted by Lloyd

Knight you gonna get it and then jizz all over it?

Man...what are you smoking Jeebs? It's Mass Effect.....I mean..if it were Bioshock then you'd have an argument.

[Rossa AU]

Originally Posted by Knight Carver

This is AU only as well apparently!

http://www.vg247.com/2010/01/18/supe...y-ea-confirms/

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA *takes breath* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!! suck it USA!!!!!

Still quite interesting it's a local deal only.....good on EA Australia for doing it, lets hope this opens up more devs to bring more AUS only Super Elite deals in the future

[Fightclub AU]

how is this a 'limited edition' console? thats a load of crap, it is just a black elite, no ME artwork on the console or anything. the MW2 bundle was at least justifiable because it was had a different skin to it. but this is just crap.

Edit:Now here is a beautiful console that would under the limited edition category.

Im just kicking myself i didn't see it sooner.

[Rossa AU]

Originally Posted by Fightclub AU

how is this a 'limited edition' console? thats a load of crap, it is just a black elite, no ME artwork on the console or anything. the MW2 bundle was at least justifiable because it was had a different skin to it. but this is just crap.

Edit:Now here is a beautiful console that would under the limited edition category.

Im just kicking myself i didn't see it sooner.

Because it's a local deal only, made up by EA AUS and Microsoft AU.......so you can't really expect them to do a custom design when it's only for 1 country lol

[Lloyd]

Oh right it was bioshock, i thought it was ME that you had the crush on.

[tTurkleton]

Can't wait for this game. Pity Uni goes back on the 1st Am i right to assume it has a strict street date?

[Knight Carver]

Dude...don't even go there, I'm back at work on the 25th of Jan....lol...and yeah I'm guessing the street date will be uber strict.

[Linkwick]

Originally Posted by tTurkleton

Can't wait for this game. Pity Uni goes back on the 1st Am i right to assume it has a strict street date?

Probably - it is a big-name release and an Xbox (console) exclusive. Though this time around it's EA publishing it, not Microsoft, so maybe we'll get lucky...

[Lloyd]

I win I go back on the 29th, probably wont be gettign the game though anyway