Halo-themed 360 to retail for £279.99

Microsoft’s Special Edition Halo 3 Xbox 360 will cost 30 more than its recently reduced Premium console – but come with HDMI support.

The system will be decked out with a snazzy Spartan green and gold finish and will launch with the Halo 3 game on September 26th.

Alongside its HDMI port, the console will contain a Halo 3-themed wireless controller, 20GB hard drive and wired headset.

We are pleased to offer the cool Halo 3 Special Edition console for the huge Halo fan community,” said Microsoft’s Head of Gaming and Entertainment Stephen McGill.

It’s a great way for Halo fans to show their allegiance to one of the most popular and successful entertainment franchises ever. Halo 3 is just one of the amazing games coming to Xbox 360 this Christmas.

"Combine the best games line-up of any console ever, including the universally acclaimed Bioshock launching this week, with today’s new affordable estimated retail pricing that makes it easier for more people to enter the world of Xbox 360, and it’s clear there has never been a better time to be a gamer.”

Pic: CVG.