Xbox Gaming in South Africa

The Call of Duty: Elite beta has come to an end as Activision and Beachhead Studio hunker down and prepare the service for its official launch on 8 November, just in time for Modern Warfare 3.

While the Connect, Compete & Improve sections will remain closed until November, the Career page will re-open "later this week," providing gamers with access to their Call of Duty: Black Ops stats.

The Call of Duty: Elite service promises a host of features for the hardcore multiplayer gamers out there, with both free and premium options available depending on your dedication. Check out the comparison guide over here for the low down on what's on offer.