“COD” fans, get to clickety-clicking, because the “Call of Duty Elite” beta is now up and running. The first phase of the invite-only beta is live on Xbox 360, using “Call of Duty: Black Ops” as its test game. If you haven’t already gotten one of the coveted limited invites, there’s still time to register here, since invites will continue to be issued in the coming weeks.

The beta will be testing elements including stat tracking, custom player groups, competitive events and video sharing.

In case you’ve forgotten – how could you? – “COD Elite” offers up three new and improved key ways to play (as detailed in the Activision press release):

“Connect: Call of Duty Elite gives players unprecedented control over their multiplayer experience. This is a true social gaming platform. Players can compete against friends, gamers of similar skill levels or interests, join groups and clans, and play in organized competitions. They can also track the performance, progress and activity of their personal network, both in the game itself as well as via custom mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android smart phones, tablets and on the web.

Compete: Call of Duty Elite hosts events and competitions for players of all skill levels on a regular basis; both in-game and real-world prizes will be awarded across the Call of Duty Elite player roster when the service goes live on November 8th.

Improve: Call of Duty Elite is ground zero for anyone who wants to improve their in-game skills. It dynamically tracks player statistics and performance down to the finest detail. It can show gamers how they compare to their friends or other players community-wide. The user-friendly tools and data will give gamers the insights they need to up their kill/death ratio in no time.”

“COD Elite” multiplayer experience officially debuts this fall, hooked up to the “COD: Modern Warfare 3” release on Nov. 8.

To register for the Xbox beta, clickey-click here.

Expect info about a PS3 beta launch soon. (Bookmark this for updates.)