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Gears of War 2 to have Limited Edition 120GB Zune Player

Gears of War 2 to have Limited Edition 120GB Zune Player
Written Wednesday, October 01, 2008 by Jeff Lao

 
 
As I was browsing Amazon this morning, I see that they were advertising a Limited Edition Gears of War 2 Zune Player.
 
The Zune sports 120GB of memory and features a Crimson Omen etching on the back of the player.  It's also preloaded with 1.14GB of Gears content, which includes:
  • Gears of War Original Game Soundtrack
  • 9 Gears of War videos, including gameplay, trailers, and behind-the-scenes moments with Epic Games
  • 244 different images, including game concept art, team photos, and custom Zune backgrounds



The Gears Zune Player is expected to be available on November 17 for $279.99.  For more details, please visit Amazon.com.


User Comments
Comment #1 by Infomouse
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:24:04 PM

cool

Comment #2 by assasin899
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:30:47 PM

zunes suck

Comment #3 by Tubson57
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:35:14 PM

I have a zune and it works fine. Its a really cool idea, but not worth the money...

Comment #4 by NaCH_THa_KiD
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:36:05 PM

rubbish

Comment #5 by dragonboyandy
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:39:54 PM

If you don't already have one and you're looking to get one, this might be worth the extra, but it's not gonna be enough to get people to start spending more money than they wanted to

Comment #6 by masterzach
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:42:23 PM

after my halo zune broke a month later i will never buy another one.

Comment #7 by Sean Banty
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:44:38 PM

Get an iPhone

Comment #8 by Atomic Peenut
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:49:20 PM

HAHAHAHAHAH


no

Comment #9 by neverendr
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:49:50 PM

zunes are just ipod ripoffs, why not get the real thing for better sound quality (especially apple lossless), better battery life, a proper warranty and $30 less for the same storage. hell, I paid less for my 16gb iphone...micro$oft fails again!

Comment #10 by HushyPuppyDoggy
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:50:47 PM

I used to have ZUNE but then I went to the doctors and got some lotion. Its all cleared up now.

Comment #11 by Swiftbuyer
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 01:55:50 PM

fricken awesome

Comment #12 by Pedro7_2000
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 02:02:48 PM

I kind of wanted a Zune, but I think I'll go the traditional route. That's a $40 premium for a Gears logo. I'd rather spend the extra cash on that replica Lancer.

Comment #13 by Tim 13
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 02:12:20 PM

Actually, I've had both a Zune and an iPod, and I gotta tell you, the Zune is just easier in general. The only software you're able to use to get anything on to the device is the Zune software, but it doesn't matter, because the Zune software makes it really simple to add songs and videos to it; it's basically just drag and drop. Whereas with the iPod, you have to do a lot of converting. I used to think that the extra features, like wireless functionality, made this a bad iPod ripoff with some added features... but no. This device is better.

@ #9: You paid less for a 16GB device than you did for a 120GB device? My God. You must be infallible when it comes to sales.

Comment #14 by badgerodoom
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 02:12:59 PM

Buy normal zune, download content from internets. Yay. Now I have drug money.

Comment #15 by Tim 13
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 02:18:27 PM

@ #14: lol. That's all I have to say.

Yeah, I have a brown Zune from when they went on sale at Buy.com for $100. Hasn't failed me once. I won't shell out the extra dough to buy a Gears edition that's four times its size, but it's good to know that it's out there in case someone on the subway ever jacks mine.

Comment #16 by Scaysie
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 03:30:48 PM

iPods anybody?

Comment #17 by Heron T Beagle
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 03:47:38 PM

I have a ZUNE and its cool and all, but every time i get a sowtware update a bunch of my songs are no longer playable even though i purchased them from ZUNE. Starting to piss me off

Comment #18 by The Pants Party
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 03:48:43 PM

I've had an iPod in the past and I like my Zune a lot better. Just sayin'

Comment #19 by blackout529
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 04:07:23 PM

I've been wanting a zune for awhile so I might as well get this on :D

Comment #20 by DemonI81
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 04:13:28 PM

@7 You wasted your money on that garbage? All the people I know that have one say they wish they never got it.

Comment #21 by ozzdog12
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 04:28:06 PM

Too bad it doesnt come with the special edition

Comment #22 by NoLimit88
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 04:59:25 PM

i hate i pods and have been wanting to buy a zune for the longest time.. im definetly getting this 120 gigs and GoW its awesome! the zune program is a lot better then i tunes too cuz u wont lose your playlist if something happens to your computer.. definetly getting this though for sure!

Comment #23 by dakisbac
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 05:22:04 PM

Get a Zen, not a Zune or iPod/iPhone

Comment #24 by zyxomma100
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 05:28:38 PM

Zen's fine, but I like my Archos more than any other player I've ever owned. (For the record, my iPod is the worst.) Never owned a Zune, but if I ever got the itch for another PMP I'd try it out.

Comment #25 by shiningcheese
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 06:37:34 PM

Maybe not worth the extra dough, but regular ZUNES are soooo much better than iPods and they don't freeze up or malfunction like the iPods.

Comment #26 by Nevander
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 07:19:56 PM

Jeez I think Epic is overdoing Gears 2 a bit.

Comment #27 by Blue Thunder28
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 07:51:02 PM

This look/sounds amazing, I have had an 80gig Zune since it's been out, and I would love to have this.. Awesome.

Comment #28 by BillyBobJoe7478
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 08:05:15 PM

zunes are the best if u love msuic i would get this if it came in a 30 gig but 120 is way too much and too expensive

Comment #29 by Shon3n
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 08:23:24 PM

I would get this if I hadn't just gotten the 80g Zune.

I love it, except for the software.

Also you cant go wrong a ZunePass

Comment #30 by RonanN1
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 08:43:59 PM

iPod > zune

Comment #31 by xTHSx Rascal
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 08:58:02 PM

i dont like zen i had one there rubbish ive never had zune either is it good?

Comment #32 by N00B EATA
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 09:14:07 PM

i actually thought the zune was gonna come with a pre order of gears 2 before i read the article...stupid of me huh? =/

Comment #33 by xBDx Buddy
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 09:41:46 PM

Well Thatz Zune Looks Sweet With Gears 2 On It But i Got An IPhone So I Don't Need That Useless Junk But It Looks Sweet

Comment #34 by Bloodbath
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 10:10:25 PM

You know, people will buy the game anyway. They don't have to come out with all this stuff to try to sell it.

Comment #35 by V4R14N7
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 10:25:27 PM

Never had any problems with my Zune and had it since day one. Never freezes, easly can find what I want, and survied some nasty drops in the warehouse. It has only gotten better with the latest software updates too.

Comment #36 by TranClan67
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 10:43:37 PM

Damn I just shelled out for a Zune recently and now they announce THIS?!?!?! God, I want this one so bad.

Zune's are pretty good. I like the fact that I have lots of storage space for the same price as and iPod with even less. Screen size is decent so I don't need an iPod touch for screen space. Music never lags on me and neither does the video.

Comment #37 by Tastey Cake
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 11:03:20 PM

lol i sold my ipod to get a zune. Fuck ipods

Comment #38 by thieflordgamer
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 @ 11:51:12 PM

at #13: Good one :D.

I dropped my 30GB Zune recently, cracking the screen. I decided just to get the new 120GB Zune for the sexier look and touch pad. I might've actually bought this if it hadn't been for the fact that I like some of the other custom artwork for the zune that they have better (not to mention you can get an inscription on the back).

Comment #39 by killerharu45
Thursday, October 02, 2008 @ 01:17:46 AM

Wow I really want this
I currently have an 80 but there's a pretty big annoying crack in it. This would be definitely be cool and be something to show off.

And those people who will say "get an ipod":
-I had an ipod (3 if you count broken ones)
-I want something different that will make me stand out
-Its good to support Microsoft (they give us the 360 and therefore this site)
-The zune is much better for finding new music (mixview)
-the zune pass gives me unlimited music legally
-I want a lot of music and videos for trips
-I can link my computer to my 360 via internet and play all music and videos without using a usb cable

and last but not least

it has Hexic!!!! Because you know, Hexic is obviously everyone's favorite XBLA game :P

Comment #40 by eXiled Killah
Thursday, October 02, 2008 @ 01:25:27 AM

Had the 80gb zune for about 2 weeks and got rid of it. The software was absolute garbage. It felt like it was created by a bunch of chimps. Not user friendly at all.

Comment #41 by HikingLemming
Thursday, October 02, 2008 @ 03:10:34 AM

Awesome I was planning on getting a Zune for Christmas so maybeI'll get this one but i only need like 8 G's

Comment #42 by Kaiyo
Thursday, October 02, 2008 @ 04:30:56 AM

Nah I already have my Zune(mint conidition Halo Zune) so it would be a waste for me to go get it.

Comment #43 by Daywalker-san
Thursday, October 02, 2008 @ 10:42:45 AM

iTouch > Zune

Owned both, and the interface on the iTouch wins it every time.

Saying that, im so going to get it to go with the rest of my gears memorobelia and collectables

Comment #44 by Mosizzle313
Thursday, October 02, 2008 @ 11:14:34 AM

I think this Zune is pretty sick and probably has some badass gears vids on it, but for $279.99 i really dont think its worth it.
btw i think that picture of marcus is sick haha, gears 2 is gonna be greattttt. :]

Comment #45 by Sniper07LHS
Thursday, October 02, 2008 @ 04:58:57 PM

the zune is a hell of a lot easier than the ipod, plus the zune is much more durible and has great features...i hate the touch pad


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