Call of Duty: Black Ops special editions revealed

Remote-Controlled RC-XD Video Surveillance Vehicle inspired by Multiplayer highlights Prestige Edition

Posted on Aug 12, 2010 - 11:54am EST

Activision Publishing has de-classified details regarding the Collector’s Editions for Treyarch’s upcoming game, Call of Duty: Black Ops. Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition and the Call of Duty: Black Ops Hardened Editions, are expected to be this year’s hottest collector’s item and are now available in limited supplies for pre-order in the U.S. at major retail outlets nationwide. Call of Duty: Black Ops launches on November 9th, giving gamers the latest classified surveillance technology - the RC-XD - as part of the Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Edition.

For the Prestige Edition, Treyarch and Activision created an entirely original remote controlled surveillance vehicle inspired by the RC-XD from Black Ops Multiplayer. With a range of up to 200 feet, the RC-XD Surveillance Vehicle has a fully-functioning remote camera that transmits both TFT color video and audio to its operator.

The Prestige Edition is inclusive of the Hardened Edition, which includes a custom Black Ops limited edition medal, exclusive Black Ops Avatar outfit, as well as four playable cooperative maps.

The Call of Duty: Black Ops Prestige Editions and Hardened Editions will be available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 when the game ships worldwide on November 9th, 2010. Standard editions of Call of Duty: Black Ops will also be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.