Microsoft has come up with a new brown version of the Halo-themed Zune player for military service members. The Halo 3 Military Edition Zune has been made after receiving feedback on the popularity of the Zune players from U.S. soldiers. Teams from Microsoft Zune and Microsoft’s U.S. Federal business jointly developed the player.
Halo 3 Military Edition Zune will come packaged in a collectible Halo 3 box along with pre-loaded artwork, trailers, and music from all three Halo games. The first ones to receive this special Zune are a group of soldiers leaving for active duty from the Baltimore Washington International airport on August 6, 2007. In fact, Microsoft has given 300 of the new Zune players to the USO of Metropolitan Washington to be part of a special USO care package the soldiers will receive. Soldiers can make use of PCs at the USO lounge to load their devices with extra content before their departure.
“Microsoft has been a great partner to the USO of Metropolitan Washington for quite a few years, supporting both our U.S. soldiers and the USO’s mission. From Zune devices and Xbox 360 gaming consoles to new computers with the latest Windows Vista and Office software, Microsoft’s technology has helped service members stay connected and entertained,” said Elaine Rogers, President, USO of Metropolitan Washington.
Halo 3 Military Edition Zune will be available exclusively at military retail stores in August 2007. It will be offered to military personnel and their families at discounted rates through military retailers, including AAFES, and Navy and Marine Corps commissaries. Microsoft had also introduced a Halo 3 Edition of the Zune some time ago.