Last night, we reported that Microsoft is plaing to release special edition Xbox One S bundles along with standard Xbox One S. We also mentioned that Special Edition Gears of War 4 Xbox One S might be coming. Today, Microsoft confirmed the news to Mashable and provided details about it. This special edition Gears of War 4 Xbox One S will come with a 2TB hard drive and a custom “Crimson Omen” Xbox One S controller. Both the console and the controller features distinctive claw marks. Microsoft is also plaing to sell this special edition Xbox Controller separately. Apart from this, Microsoft is also plaing to release one more Gears of War 4 themed controller which will be exclusive to GameStop and Microsoft Store. It will feature grey-and-blue color scheme based on the armor wo by protagonist J.D. Fenix, the son longtime Gears hero Marcus Fenix.
This bundle will come with Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition download code, early access to the game on October 7, Gears 4 weapon and character skins, a multiplayer lobby emblem and six “Gear” packs containing in-game items. If you buy controller alone, you will get a multiplayer lobby emblem and three “Gear” packs.
Microsoft will start taking pre-orders for this Special Edition console bundle and controllers on August 1st for $449.99 and controllers individually will cost $74.99.