We are exactly one month away from the Early Access release of Gears 5 on September 6th 2019 and today Microsoft has unveiled the special Gears 5 Limited Edition Custom Xbox One X Console and range of peripherals for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC:
Xbox Wire has gone into even more detail about what will be available and I have to say as a fan of custom gaming hardware, the designs are very lush indeed!
Starting with the incredibly designed LE Xbox One X console above which is actually the first Limited Edition Xbox One X since the Project Scorpio Edition which has been designed by The Coalition and the Xbox Industrial Design Team. Available for preorder today at participating retailers worldwide, including Microsoft Store, the Xbox One X Gears 5 Limited Edition console features a never-before-seen dark translucent casing and laser-etched cracks across the console’s icy top surface, with snow drifting across a golden Locust symbol on the back.
This bundle features the limited edition Xbox One X, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Gears 5 Kait Diaz Limited Edition, a full-game download of Gears 5 Ultimate Edition, a full-game download of Gears of War Ultimate Edition, full-game downloads of Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3, and Gears of War 4 (note that Gears 5 and Gears of War 4 are both Xbox Play Anywhere titles, meaning they are yours to play on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC), and 1-month memberships to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold along with in-game Ice Kait and the Ice Jack Character Skins. This console is available in the UK for £449.99.
For those perhaps just looking for the Gears 5 Controller, this is also available to pre-order now and the design compliments the LE Xbox One console but also this new charging stand. For fans looking to add another Limited Edition Xbox Wireless controller to their collection, search no further. Available to be purchased separately is the Xbox Wireless Controller – Gears 5 Kait Diaz Limited Edition featuring a snow-weathered design inspired by Kait’s armor, a textured trigger grip, and rubberized diamond grip. This Xbox Wireless Controller authentically captures the look and feel of classic COG gear. The new controller is compatible with the Xbox One family of devices and includes a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and Bluetooth technology for playing on Windows 10 PCs and tablets.
This controller will be available on August 20 and can be pre-ordered today at Microsoft Store and select retailers. It also comes with a bonus in-game Ice Kait Character Skin which will be available for use when the title launches on September 10 and if you want to show off your brand-new Xbox Wireless Controller – Gears 5 Kait Diaz Limited Edition in style, also available is the officially licensed Limited Edition Gears 5 Kait Diaz Xbox Pro Charging Stand ($49.99) from Controller Gear, manufactured with the same high quality and color material as your Xbox Wireless Controller. The stand includes a magnetic contact system to ensure a perfect and secure charge every time, so fans can display and charge their Xbox Wireless Controllers with ease beginning August 27 and available for preorder starting today.
For Windows 10 PC, Microsoft have again partnered with RAZER to produce the Razer Thresher headset for Xbox One. With Windows Sonic for virtual surround sound for superior positional audio along with a lag-free wireless connection and digital microphone for crystal clear communication, the Razer Thresher for Xbox One – Gears 5 Edition headset provides a high-quality audio experience A bonus in-game item and Lancer weapon skin will also be included within the Gears 5 Edition headset. The Razer Thresher for Xbox One will be available in September.
Next comes the custom designed RAZER Turret Keyboard and mouse which will give players on Xbox One Console the precision on a ten keyless keyboard with an inbuilt mouse mat, paired with a mouse featuring the acclaimed Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor. It’s the one-device solution for advanced gaming on your sofa. With a 2.4 GHz Wireless Connection with Adaptive Frequency Technology and a single unified dongle for stable wireless transmission and performance and featuring an Xbox Dynamic Lighting and Razer Chroma to light up your living space, this keyboard and mouse will ensure you’re well equipped to survive on Sera. A bonus in-game item and Lancer weapon skin will also be included within the Gears 5 Edition headset.
Finally Xbox have teamed up with SEAGATE to produce a new 2TB custom GEARS 5 External drive. With USB 3.0 Plug & Play functionality, the Seagate Game Drive for Xbox Gears 5 Special Edition also includes a Lancer weapon skin, Supply Drops for use in Gears 5, and a 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership to play Gears 5 in early access four days early before its September 10 launch.
This is perhaps the best customised range Xbox have produced for the Xbox One X and console family, it just looks stunning with the winter scheme and GEARS 5 logo. With only a month to go before the game’s release for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and full release, these items will no doubt tempt all Gears fans in the run up to launch day!
