Microsoft has announced a neat little promotion whereby any XBOX 360 purchased between February 26 and March 26 will come with a complimentary copy of Halo Wars. Sure most Halo fans will already own an XBOX, but for those who don't this is a good opportunity to snag the new game for and a console while saving a few extra bucks.

Halo Wars, the next installment in the blockbuster Xbox 360 Halo® franchise, will hit shelves on February 26th 2009. To celebrate, Xbox has today announced that every purchase of a new Xbox 360 console will receive a copy of Halo Wars* at no additional charge.

The highly anticipated Halo Wars is a must for all Xbox owners. It's perfect for both curious real-time-strategy fans looking to explore the genre on the console platform and for those looking to get their hands on the latest Halo game. The Halo series has captured millions of fans worldwide, becoming a popular culture phenomenon. Halo Wars will give fans a different perspective of the Halo universe and add a new chapter to the famous Halo franchise.

Euphoric via kotaku.com.au »