We had hints that there might be a faceplate, but I don’t think anyone anticipated this unless they work for Square Enix: Yesterday, Squenix announced that in celebration of the debut of the Final Fantasy series on the Xbox 360, they and Microsoft have collaborated to produce a Final Fantasy XIII Special Edition Bundle.

This makes the Xbox 360 the only console outside of Japan to be bundled with the game. The bundle includes a 250GB Hard Drive engraved with the Final Fantasy XIII name, two Wireless Controllers, exclusive downloadable avatar items and a Standard Edition copy of Final Fantasy XIII.

Additionally, Square Enix’s famed character designer, Tetsuya Nomura, has created an exclusive Final Fantasy XIII Limited Edition Faceplate (seen here first!) that will be available promotionally in very limited numbers. Players can immerse themselves in the complete Final Fantasy XIII experience this March.

The Special Edition Bundle is available for pre-order now and in-stores beginning March 9, 2010, while supplies last. This is the same day as the game’s release, so you don’t even have to wait! How lovely of them. The faceplate will be available promotionally in limited quantities in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.