Gears of War 2 Zune Coming on Nov 7, Preorders Start in the Morning

Elaine Chow — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:07:09 EDT

Killing two marketing birds with one stone, Microsoft's bundling some of its Zunes with various Gears of War 2 (launching soon!) paraphernalia. Each 120GB Zune will sport a laser-etched “Crimson Omen” and come pre-loaded with 244 pieces of media, including the soundtrack, behind-the-scene videos and concept art. The entire package will cost you $280 and will start shipping on November 7th. Pre-orders on Amazon.com and Walmart.com will begin at 6AM EST. Looks like M'soft's stopped going after babies and chosen to focus on teenage boys instead. [Engadget]

Microsoft Fesses Up to 120GB Zune, Laughs While We Eat Their Breadcrumbs

Mark Wilson — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:04:00 EDT

When an FCC filing reveals a company's product, there's usually this awkward silence from all corporate parties involved who wait for an arbitrary date to make any real announcements. Microsoft, proving that they do indeed read the internet, has admitted their plans to release a 120GB Zune and teased developments to come:

You've probably all seen about 120GB @the FCC- and just wanted to send you a note to confirm that is indeed part of the plan. There's definitely more details coming in the way of new software and hardware, pricing etc.

OK, one more pass at that quote reveals:

1.) New Zune software
2.) New Zune pricing (though the 120GB could just replace the 80GB and be a "new price" of sorts)

Sounds good to us—get it? The Zune makes noise so that's funny. [Zune Thoughts via Electronista]

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Gears of War 2 Zune Coming on Nov 7, Preorders Start in the Morning

Microsoft Fesses Up to 120GB Zune, Laughs While We Eat Their Breadcrumbs