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Okay, we've seen some weird Special Edition versions of games in the past, but this one takes the cake! If you thought Master Chief helmets, safety deposit boxes, and metal lunchboxes were strange, wait until you get a look at the "Prestige Edition" of Infinity Ward's upcoming Modern Warfare 2. As well as containing a metal game case, various books, and a free copy of Call of Duty 1 (downloadable), the $150 box also comes with working night vision goggles!

So please, can someone fill me in as to what purpose these goggles could serve to the average gamer? I'm wracking my brain, but the only uses I can think of are for night hunting or stalking women, neither of which I condone. Well, I suppose you could use them to locate that elusive Cheeto that disappeared under your couch during a mammoth team deathmatch, but I think a flashlight would probably work just as well.

Of course, since hardcore players have shelled out money for far less useful items in the past, I have no doubt that the Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition will fly off shelves faster than a minor celebrity running from a creepy, night-vision-wearing fan. And hey, if you ever get bored with your new piece of video game schwag, at least this time your cat really can wear it!

Here's an unboxing video, in case you still don't believe it's real: