Gears of War is one of those games that helped pushed the number of Xbox 360s sold internationally, and it is not hard to see why. Excellent graphics coupled with superb gameplay, Gears of War made the Xbox 360 an even more desirable gaming console to have in your living rooms, and the addition of great AI as well as multiplayer support over the Internet made the game fresh each time you boot it up. For those who are living down under, we have good news for you – Microsoft Australia has just announced that they will be rolling out a special limited edition Gears of War bundle in that part of the world, featuring an Xbox 360 Pro console as well as both copies of Gears of War 1 and 2 in a swanky looking blood red box.

The ultimate “Gears of War� experience will be available for Australian customers from the 4th of June, 2009 with the upcoming release of the Xbox 360 “Gears of War� bundle. Available at participating stores, the bundle includes an Xbox 360 Pro console, a copy of “Gears of War� and the follow-up “Gears of War 2�. At a recommended retail price of $449 while stocks last, this bundle is perfect for fans of the third-party shooter genre. In selling over 11 million units worldwide, “Gears of War� has become a blockbuster franchise, giving gamers two of the most popular video games of recent years. In addition to “Gears of War� and “Gears of War 2�, the bundle includes the Xbox 360 Pro console, wireless controller, 60GB hard drive, Xbox 360 headset, component high definition AV cable and an Ethernet connectivity cable. “Gears of War� and “Gears of War 2� are available exclusively on Xbox 360 and are rated “MA 15+�.

Bear in mind that the price quoted above is in Australian dollars, making it all the more attractive to those living Stateside. If you haven’t yet caught on the Gears of War craze and want to pick it up, this is a good place to start.

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