Sony has announced a Limited Edition gold Playstation 3 slim that will be available exclusively in Japan in March 2012.

The PS3 will be matte gold and will have the main character of the One Piece manga, Luffy, etched on it. The 320GB console bundle will also include a Dualshock 3 controller, the One Piece: Pirate Warriors game and a custom One Piece theme to match.

The console will be available on March 1st in Japan for ¥38,170 (about £316 or $490 US), and the game will also be available separately for ¥8,190 (about £67 or $105 US).

[Sony Japan | via The Verge]

A new “mysterious” Blackberry device has been spotted. It is believed to be the Blackberry Bold 9980. A limited edition device designed by Porsche, for Porsche customers. The device is running build 7.0.0.368 of the Blackberry OS. A higher build than the currently available Blackberry Builds.

I personally, love the look of this Blackberry device and would love it if it this device was made widely available. Check out more images and a hands-on video of this device below.

[Source MaxPDA| via N4BB]

Similar to the Kinect Star Wars bundle, the Modern Warfare 3 bundle will come with custom sounds for the system when opening and closing the disc tray. The sounds can be heard on Major Nelson’s Blog. Head past the break for the Press Release.

PRESS RELEASE

Prepare for Domination with the Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 3® Console, Wireless Headset with Bluetooth and Wireless Controller
Wheels up this Fall in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand

UAVs don’t scare you. You laugh in the face of helicopter strikes. You think proximity mines are for rookies. And Prestige? Please, old news. Prepare for the launch of the Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console.

Xbox, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games teamed up to create a “Call of Duty” collectible, just in time for the most epic “Call of Duty” experience yet. Aside from its (air)striking good looks, the console will play unmistakable “Call of Duty” sounds when powering up and when the tray is opened.

This must-have for “Call of Duty” fans worldwide includes a customized console with graphics from the game, along with two custom wireless controllers, a 320GB hard drive, a copy of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3,” as well as custom sounds when the console is turned on. A one month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription to Xbox LIVE is included so you can play to your heart’s content, as well as exclusive avatar items that show your Xbox LIVE friends you’re one of the lucky ones to own this coveted console.

The console will launch on November 8, 2011 in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and EMEA for $399 (U.S. ERP), and you can pre-order today at participating retailers. At 320GB, the console has the largest hard drive ever available for Xbox 360, with more than enough space to download and save game add-ons, downloadable content, games, music, photos, videos and movies. While “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3″ does not support Kinect functionality, all Xbox 360 consoles are Kinect-ready for when you’re ready to take a break from the battlefield.

In addition to the console, Xbox 360 will be releasing two limited edition accessories, both shipping to stores October 11:

· The Xbox 360® Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth provides the ability to chat with friends during multi-player game play or with Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones, PCs and other devices. Its artwork matches the custom console and includes a charging cradle, ear loop, ear gels, and an Xbox LIVE token for an exclusive download for $69.99 (U.S. ERP).

o Users can chat without wires on Xbox LIVE and easily switch between Xbox 360 mode and Bluetooth mode. Use the headset with Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones, PCs and other devices. The Xbox 360® Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth is the comfortable, hands-free way to keep the conversations going.
· The Xbox 360® Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Wireless Controller allows you to show all your friends your passion for the franchise. The controller includes exclusive artwork and a transforming D-pad that can be rotated to adapt to the user’s game play, as well as an Xbox LIVE token for an exclusive download, all for $59.99 (U.S. ERP).

For more information on the Xbox 360® Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Console and accessories, visit www.xbox.com and visit MajorNelson.com for a video.

[via Gizmodo | 1up]

The leaked photo above shows what will be the Hardened Edition of the upcoming Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The game is set for release on November 8th for Xbox 360, Playsation 3, PC, Wii and DS. From the image, it seems this Hardened Edition is aimed for the European audience but previous Limited Edition packages for Europe and US have been similar.

The Hardened Edition includes:

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game with unique disc art.
• One year of membership in Call of Duty Elite.
• “Founder status” on Elite with exclusive in-game emblem, player card, camouflage, clan XP boost and other exclusive benefits.
• SteelBook case.
• PlayStation Network exclusive: “Animated Timeline Theme.”
• Xbox 360 exclusive: “Special Ops Juggernaut Xbox Live Outfit.”
• Limited-edition “field journal” with more than 100 pages of “authentic military sketches, diagrams and written entries.”

[Source Wired]

Another post where the title says it all. Kinect Star Wars was originally set for release with it’s limited edition console this holiday season but Microsoft has had a change of heart due to problems with the game.

“Microsoft and LucasArts have elected to move the launch of Kinect Star Wars beyond holiday 2011 to ensure the full potential of this title is realized,” a spokesperson told us. “This move applies to both the Kinect Star Wars stand-alone game and the Kinect Star Wars Limited Edition Console. We will communicate additional timing information at a later date.”

An official release date hasn’t been given yet. But you can trust I will be keeping you guys updated.

Do you like themed X-Boxes? So do we. And evidently, so do Microsoft. Following the Halo: Reach themed X-Box and the announcement of a Gears of War one, Microsoft will be blessing us  yet with another one. This time for one of the most popular movies of all time, Star Wars.

Inside the box you’ll find a gleaming white Xbox 360 with blue lighting and custom sounds for both on/off and the disc tray. With a 320GB Hard Drive and built-in wireless it may not be entirely on the same level as it’s inspiration but it still packs a punch. As well as that you’ll then be treated with a new generation gold wireless controller.

Both are bundled with a white-skinned Kinect sensor and the Star Wars Kinect game with prices around $499 or £275. There’s no word on official UK pricing as yet, but in fairness, it’s unlikely you’ll care considering how good it looks.

This bundle should also include Kinect Adventures. Keep your wallets full and your eyes open this “holiday season” as that’s when the bundle will become available for purchase.

[via: t3.com]

Microsoft has done it again! A new Limited Edition designed Xbox 360 bundle. And this time is for Halo: Reach. This bundle will be available on 14th September.

“The Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle features:

• An exclusive silver design
• Two custom Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers with artwork inspired by the game
• A Standard Edition copy of “Halo: Reach”
• A token for the Limited Edition Elite armour set, an episode of “Halo Legends”
• A “Halo: Reach”-themed Xbox 360 wired headset.
• As an added touch, the specially designed console in the Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo: Reach” Bundle not only captures the look and feel of the game, but also features custom sound effects from the “Halo” universe.”

Source: GAME