Gears of War 3 headset rivals Modern Warfare 3: It's war!

Within a day of spotting Turtle Beach’s Call of Duty branded headset, Mad Catz has released its own Gears of War 3 headset, with the two products fighting it out before the games are even released. While the Call of Duty MW3 headset is relatively restrained, however, the Mad Catz surround-sound headset is an explosion of blood red and skulls.

With the vast majority of gadgets finished in either black or white – games consoles and peripherals included – it’s nice to see a bit of colour occasionally. You’ll certainly be able to do just that with Mat Catz’s latest creation, which features bright red and black Gears of War 3 branding on the headset – along with the usual skull – and the Gears of War 3 logo on the receiver.

There are a couple of different headphones in the range – in keeping with Turtle Beach’s efforts – with prices starting at $30. The range-topping headset features 7.1 surround sound – again aping the Call of Duty offering – and is available for $180.

No word yet on UK pricing or availability, but with the specs so closely matched, which headset would you rather have? Gears of War 3, or Call of Duty, MW3? Leave a comment and let us know.