How much are you prepared to pay for the Modern Warfare 2 ‘Prestige’ edition – you know, the one that comes bundled with a set of working night vision goggles? £100? Higher? Lower?

Actually, Activision hasn’t officially announced a price yet. Although that hasn’t stopped certain retailers from taking a punt – HMV.co.uk already has the pack down for pre-order at £119.99, including free delivery. That’s pretty darned steep, but can you afford not to buy it?

If the answer to that question is a resounding yes, numerous online retailers are listing the ‘Modern Warfare 2 'Hardened' Edition – the one that includes everything except the night vision goggles and comes in a souvenir metal case – for £69.99. Oh, and we note that pretty much all online outlets are ignoring the £54.99 recommended retail price tag and only charging £44.99 for the bog-standard edition. A bargain under the circumstances. Well, probably...