Prepare for an all-out assault with Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2® Limited Edition Console

Microsoft and Activision unveil an exclusive global console based on Infinity Ward’s “Modern Warfare 2” with 250GB Hard Drive, more storage space than ever before

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA – September 16, 2009 —Xbox 360 and Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today unleashed the latest weapon to help gamers take to the battlefields and join one of the most anticipated launches of the year with the global announcement of the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console. Infinity Ward’s “Modern Warfare 2,” the blockbuster sequel to the best selling first-person action game in history, “Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare®,” was the inspiration for the console’s high-speed, low-drag, battle-ready design, which will be available for pre-order today at participating retailers.

Whats inside the pack.

Beginning with “Modern Warfare 2’s” worldwide release on Nov. 10, fans can arm themselves with the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console, which features an exclusive design inspired by the epic thriller, more storage space than ever before in a 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 a recommended retail price of $599 (AU).

A close-up of the Limited Edition Console.

“It’s the highest compliment to the team and our fans to have a special themed Xbox 360 console,” said Vince Zampella, CEO of Infinity Ward.  “The precision and detail that’s been put into the console captures the intensity and feel of “Modern Warfare 2.”  We can’t wait for our community and fans around the world to see for themselves on Nov. 10.”

Adam Pollington, Xbox 360 Category Manager for Australia & New Zealand said, “It’s 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. These fans deserve the biggest Xbox 360 console ever, and we’re delivering with more storage space than ever before and freedom to enjoy all their favourite games and downloadable Game Add-ons, including the first two “Modern Warfare 2” maps that will be available first on Xbox LIVE.” 

The 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. 

On Nov. 10, Activision Publishing, Inc. will release Infinity Ward’s “Modern Warfare 2.”  The title continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. Check classification closer to release. For more information, visit www.modernwafare2.com or http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/c/callofdutymodernwarfare2/.