Gears of War 2 canvasses special-edition Zune

Microsoft couldn't let the gory, highly-anticipated launch of Gears of War 2 (chainsaw duels! Rhhhahaararggg!) pass without bloodying a Zune or three in the process, Halo 3-style. Specifically, Microsoft has laser-etched that pesky little "Crimson Omen" onto a glossy black Zune 120, pre-loaded the device with 244 pieces of "Gears of War" media -- the soundtrack, concept art, behind-the-scenes vids and so forth, nothing you won't be able to find elsewhere -- and squeezed it all into some "collectible" Gears packaging, featuring our testosterone-addled protagonist pondering the meaning of life. The whole kit will run you $280, with pre-orders at Walmart.com and Amazon.com (and a whole mess of Canadian shops) starting at 3AM PT / 6AM ET. It'll start shipping on November 7th. And still can't sync to your Xbox. Close-ups after the break.

[holycow @ Sep 30th 2008 11:06PM]

I must say that's quite tempting!

[maveric101 @ Oct 1st 2008 2:58AM]

should i sell my archos 605 for it?

[Dave Chappelle @ Oct 1st 2008 4:07AM]

can u change the wallpaper for zune's? if not how is this that tempting? i mean you can print a piece of paper with that picture on it and upload the pic to make it the background.. and all you dont get is a skull on the back of the Zune which would have people mistake you for " EMO " everytime they see it.

I reckon it looks cool, and its not a bad idea doing something like this on a companies product, but Gears of War 2 meets 120 gb Zune?

and please spare me the apple fanboy flaming... i dont mind apples nano and touch but everything else is fkn ridiculously priced and overhyped..

[Quikboy @ Oct 1st 2008 4:36AM]

Yes, you can change background on the Zune. But it's not just a fancy background and laser-etched skull.

"244 pieces of "Gears of War" media -- the soundtrack, concept art, behind-the-scenes vids and so forth, nothing you won't be able to find elsewhere"

For Gears of War lovers, I'm guessing this would be stuff to crave for. All preloaded on a nice PMP. It would be cool if they had a Gears of War game for Zune...

[ybd @ Oct 1st 2008 6:53AM]

Yeah, definitely tempting - too bad I just bought another PMP about a week ago.

[OneLove @ Oct 1st 2008 12:52PM]

why is the zune still so ugly and plain? (if it were sexy I would buy one)

[jesusss @ Oct 1st 2008 9:00PM]

teh zune sux

[Bryan @ Sep 30th 2008 11:09PM]

Cole Train is on the side of the box! I must get it NOW!

[maveric101 @ Oct 1st 2008 2:53AM]

that kinda looks like Carmine between Cole and Fenix! if only it were true...

[Darkest Daze @ Sep 30th 2008 11:09PM]

If I didn't have an 80gb already, I would debate that one.

[Ellianth @ Sep 30th 2008 11:46PM]

same here...

I really like the box :D.

[bakalon @ Sep 30th 2008 11:09PM]

I think I might get it just for the logo on the back.

[Decoy @ Oct 1st 2008 6:18AM]

Godammit that what they say about those other MP3 players.

[Smoke_Dawg_187 @ Sep 30th 2008 11:11PM]

That thing is freaking sweet! Maybe I'll if the Great Pumpkin reads my letter I'll get this for Halloween!

[MyHeadisFed @ Sep 30th 2008 11:15PM]

Hm....I like my Chisato Shinya print on my 8gb a lot more...I'd feel like there was an ad on the back of my zune or something with that thing. On the other hand, I am looking forward to Gears of War 2.

[Zach @ Sep 30th 2008 11:17PM]

that thing freakin sucks. yuck. It looks like its from the 1900's...oh wait its a zune..they all look like that..woops.

[Jon Nelson @ Sep 30th 2008 11:57PM]

Making fun of the Zunes is from the 1900s, too.

Grow up.

[Superevil @ Oct 1st 2008 12:59AM]

Technically neither existed in the 1900s so both of your talking points are worthless

[JerkfacedFed @ Oct 1st 2008 10:53AM]

i smell jealousy. ipod fanboy crying he doesnt have all the features of the zune. suck it.

[allislost @ Sep 30th 2008 11:18PM]

That Zune needs to be in my hands playing death metal at viciously high volumes...

[Jeff @ Oct 1st 2008 8:19PM]

gonna beat you to it, just pre-ordered it!!!! SFU (six feet under)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by the way, got an 80gb for sale now!!!

[collegekid13 @ Sep 30th 2008 11:18PM]

she's a looker

[tealfixie @ Sep 30th 2008 11:18PM]

too bad it cant play the game

[Abuzar Baloach @ Sep 30th 2008 11:19PM]

I already have a 80GB, but DAMN, WHERE DO I PRE-ORDER THIS?!!

[Abuzar Baloach @ Sep 30th 2008 11:40PM]

Opps, didn't read the midnight part.

Just gonna have to wait. 20 more mins!

[Yevon @ Sep 30th 2008 11:25PM]

That is the sexiest thing I have seen all day.

Wow. I need a girlfriend...

[computer.dude.28 @ Sep 30th 2008 11:27PM]

"Specifically, Microsoft has laser-etched that pesky little "Crimson Omen" onto a glossy black Zune 120, pre-loaded the device with "Gears of War" media, nothing you won't be able to find elsewhere -- and squeezed it all into some "collectible" Gears packaging"

Just your typical Anti-Zune Engadget article..

[EmoChicksAreHot.....Seriously @ Sep 30th 2008 11:37PM]

I dont even like Gears but damn that looks sick.

[Abuzar Baloach @ Sep 30th 2008 11:55PM]

Only some emo chicks are hot.

[Game_playa @ Dec 7th 2008 1:46PM]

What the hell?

[Rask @ Sep 30th 2008 11:39PM]

If I didn't own a 120 already, I might have been tempted. =P

[Poom @ Sep 30th 2008 11:42PM]

That's some really nice box art!

[Fred @ Sep 30th 2008 11:55PM]

WoW...... I'm a apple/ipod touch/Iphone 3g fanboy/user and i want that zune. I LOVE GEARS!

[Familyguyrokz @ Oct 1st 2008 12:00AM]

Calling it now, special Halo Wars Zune.

[ivanotter @ Oct 1st 2008 4:27AM]

God i hope so...

I didn't get the Halo 3 one only becuase I did not have the money, but i like the Zune 2 (NeoZune, NEw Zune, Zune 2.o, whatever the heck you call it) MUCH better, and wished the Halo 3 edition was on it.

*sighs*

This Gears one is hot though

[helluvagood @ Oct 1st 2008 12:00AM]

very nice indeed!i want one as well lol, and i have the 80

[jhoeforth @ Oct 1st 2008 12:04AM]

*Drool*

[Mitch @ Oct 1st 2008 12:07AM]

Not a fan of Gears of War but the emblem is sweet as hell. It's worth getting just to have that on the back of a Zune.

[Ray @ Oct 1st 2008 12:08AM]

Oh I want one of these so much.

Somebody please make a Mac app for the Zune! Please!

[754Boy @ Oct 1st 2008 12:12AM]

Wow, glad I decided to wait til Christmas to get a new 120GB Zune. I'm DEFINITELY gonna get this edition. Gonna look great next to my Halo 3 Zune :)

[ivanotter @ Oct 1st 2008 4:27AM]

I hate you....

No not really, just envious ^_^

[ALCie @ Oct 1st 2008 12:21AM]

Ill wait for the Bioshock 2 version.

I would actually get this if I wasnt so happy with my 80. Actually, if I wasnt happy with the 80, I wouldnt be with the 120 since they are the same player. Damn Microsoft for updating my Zune, now I dont have an excuse to get this one...

[wetworker @ Oct 1st 2008 12:22AM]

Now that's sexy!!!

[Roncore @ Oct 1st 2008 12:25AM]

(in Marcus Phenix voice) Niiiiiice!

can't go wrong with laser etching! it would also be sweet if they re-released the Halo 3 edition for the current generation zunes.

[Matt Ferens @ Oct 1st 2008 12:26AM]

I am totally getting this!

[cesium @ Oct 1st 2008 12:42AM]

Sweeeeeet. I was planning to get a zune in november, im totally getting this one!

[Tomoki @ Oct 1st 2008 12:43AM]

Oh, for god's sake. Come on Microsoft, cut the special edition crap and put out a Red 120 already.

Not to say that this device isn't fantastic looking, but seriously now.

[Jamie @ Oct 1st 2008 1:06AM]

wow, all that and it doesn't play games. Correction. It doesn't play games WORTH playing.

[hipauliee @ Oct 1st 2008 1:15AM]

I'm not gonna lie, I don't really like the zune, but that is freakin' sweet!!
GoW ftw.

[KevEnation @ Oct 1st 2008 1:44AM]

They dress the back of a Zune with a faux graffiti-paint print of a skull inside a gear and fanboys wet themselves. WOW Microsoft is sooooooo coooooool... GG