"Halo 3"-inspired Accessories

August 31, 2007

Microsoft Offers "Halo
3"-inspired Accessories and Xbox 360 Messenger Kit in Time for Holiday

Xbox 360 fanatics are invited to
accessorize this holiday season with Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 Limited Edition
Halo 3 Wireless Controllers and Headset, and the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit, all
available beginning Sept. 4.

Gear up for the release of “Halo 3”
on Sept. 25 with two new high-quality Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless
Controllers. Legendary comic book artist and “Spawn” creator, Todd McFarlane,
has masterfully designed these controllers featuring both the Covenant Brute and
Master Chief™ themes. Both fade and scratch-resistant controllers come with a
Limited Edition “Halo 3” Master Chief™ figurine designed by McFarlane himself
for an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.).

The Spartan green and gold Xbox 360
Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset provides the mobility and communication
essential for soldiers in their fight against the Covenant. With high-quality
voice connections over Xbox LIVE, this accessory will be available for an
estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.)

The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit, which
includes a Chatpad and Xbox 360 headset for an estimated retail price of $29.99
(U.S), allows users to easily chat with friends or family on Xbox LIVE and
Windows-based PCs. The automatically backlit Chatpad quickly connects to any
Xbox 360 controller and can be easily controlled with simple thumb strokes so
users can simultaneously chat and play games with ease.