Every major videogame needs a majorly impressive special edition to coincide with the release of that title, and so it is that Rockstar has just announced a special limited edition version of Max Payne 3, the studio’s next noir-drenched action adventure game.

While Max Payne 3 is only due out in March 2012, you’ll have until January 15th to pre-order Max Payne 3: Special Edition for the retail price of $99.99/£99.99/€109.99.

Sound expensive? Look through the contents of this special edition and then let us know the answer:

• A copy of Max Payne 3.
• 10” tall Collectible Max Payne Statue created in a collaboration between TriForce and Rockstar Games.
• Series of game-inspired Original Still Life Art Prints that depict some of Max Payne’s inner demons and vices.
• Copper and brass-plated iron, bullet-shaped Bullet Keychain featuring a screw-off back.
• Classic Multiplayer Character Pack of eight playable multiplayer characters for Max Payne 3 Multiplayer, including fan favorites from the original Max Payne and Max Payne 2 like Max Payne from Max Payne 2, Mona Sax and Vladimir Lem.
• Disorderly Conduct Multiplayer Weapons Pack for Max Payne 3 Multiplayer that includes the Hammerhead Auto Shotgun, G9 Grenade Launcher and Molotov cocktail.
• Max Payne 3 Official Soundtrack featuring the game’s instrumental score.

We’re sure you’ll agree, $100 is a lot of money by anyone’s standards, but if you’re an especially keen Max Payne fan you’re probably feeling a little tempted right about now…

Look forward to the release of Max Payne 3 in March next year by wading through El33tonline’s previous coverage of the action game with trailers, screenshots and extra details.