Get ready for battle with the Xbox 360Â Gears of War bundle

The ultimate “Gears of War” experience will be available for New Zealand customers from the 11th 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 $499.95* 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 “R18”.

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*Recommended retail price. The price you actually pay will be determined by the retailer. At participating retailers.

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