I just saw that Modern Warfare 2 will be available in a special addition with night vision goggles for $150. Is that possible? Supposedly they are real but didnt think they were that cheap to add into a game for an extra $75. I cant figure out the makes based on the views I saw but seemed cheap.

The goggles are a webcam with a IR-LED matrix wrapped around it. It's EXTREMELY cheaply made and you're better off getting a real professional Nightvision setup.

Special Edition, not addition

 

Special Addition is a kid you weren't expecting

The goggles are a webcam with a IR-LED matrix wrapped around it. It's EXTREMELY cheaply made and you're better off getting a real professional Nightvision setup.

 

Yup, here's a review of the night vision "goggles" (actually a monocular in a "goggle" frame) you'd likely be getting:

 

http://www.cockeyed.com/science/nightvision/nightvision01.shtml

 

Ha, yea... I heard about the NVG MW2 is offering. Honestly, I wouldn't even waste my money on mil-spec NVGs, suckers are going to cost you an arm and a leg-- and cost you just as much to keep them maintained.

But hey, the game is going to be awesome!

I dont want them or need them but figured for that price why not. The games kick ass so why not.

 

Here's what they look like, pretty cool looking and supposedly good up to 50ft.

My reasoning is that Xbox360/PS3 games are already overpriced at $60. Now you're going to spend the money for something that is the equivalent to http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3073332. The NVGs are definitely cool looking, but I'd never wear those things in fear of what a light flare would do to my eyes. But hey man, the Prestige edition is just that...