The new generation of Zune players is not shipping for another two weeks, but Microsoft is already talking about the new Zune accessories that are available.

Currently Microsoft is working directly with 23 accessory partners to ensure customers have a number of accessory options, complementing and enhancing their Zune experience. Licensed Zune accessory partners are Agent 18, Altec Lansing Technologies Inc., Belkin International Inc., Case-mate, Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO), Directed Electronics Inc. (Polk Audio), Dual Electronics Corp., GPX, Griffin Technology Inc., Golla, iHome, Incipio Technologies, Integrated Mobile Electronics Corp., Kicker, mStation Corp., Memorex Electronics, Monster Cable Products Inc., Skinit, Speck, Targus Group International Inc., VAF Research, Vaja Corp., and zLive (DPI, Inc.).

With these new partners, the Zune accessory family now includes more than 60 new products. See many Zune accessories on sale on our Pricewatch.

For some reason the 80GB Zune player seems to be very popular with you according to our internal tracking. I actually find the new 8GB Zune flash players more interesting.