Product Description

The Limited Edition will include a bounty of extras. Within a sleek metal collector's case, gamers will receive the first bonus disk found in the Legendary Edition, as well as a special "Halo" fiction and art book. A must-have for "Halo" collectors and a source of invaluable and exclusive information, the piece is an elaborate and compelling guide to the species and factions that inhabit the worlds of the "Halo" universe, with never-before-seen art and story that expand and illustrate the depth and breadth of the "Halo" fiction. Features: Next-gen advantage: Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Halo 3 expands on everything that has made the Halo franchise great, adding a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements. Evolution of design: Next-generation high-definition visuals, enhanced A.I., an advanced real-time lighting engine, and new weapons, characters, and challenges are just a few examples of Halo 3's evolution of design and technology. Unparalleled experience: Ultimately, these improvements provide gamers with an unparalleled experience and, in the end, tell an even more compelling and engrossing story. Online multiplayer: Working in concert with Xbox Live on Xbox 360, Halo 3 builds upon the unique social multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving online gameplay of Halo 2.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1582 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Microsoft
• Released on: 2007-09-26
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Platform: Xbox 360

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The Halo games were always the best reason to by an Xbox and now the final part in the initial trilogy of ground breaking first person shooters is set to raise the bar for all Xbox 360 games. Well known for their secrecy, Bungie have officially revealed little about Halo 3, but what is known is that the new game features an Earth completely overtaken and controlled by the Covenant, as they seek a secret hidden Forerunner weapon.

Although little is known about the single player mode, more has been seen of the multiplayer, with various beta testing schemes going on in both secret and in public. A number of new weapons and vehicles have already been revealed including a new assault rifle, the new Spartan laser anti-vehicle weapon and a new hand held shield device for Master Chief that can create a far more effective protective shield around you. New vehicles include the ATV-like Mongoose, a new variant of the Warthog and the new, more powerful, Brute Ghost.

Of course the most important new feature that every new fan is interested in is the graphics, and they are looking predictably fantastic. With lots of technobabble, new features like high dynamic range lightning and pre-computed radiance transfer means the game will not only play great but looks amazing too.
HARRISON DENT

Manufacturer's Description
The Mission: The Covenant controls Earth. The Flood is unleashed and on the loose. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Master Chief is the only one who can save the human race. The entire epic story arc has led up to this moment. Master Chief, the last of his kind, is a warrior born for combat and bred for war â€" and is humanity’s only hope.

After stowing away on a Forerunner spacecraft, Master Chief, a genetically altered, cybernetically enhanced Spartan supersoldier, must race back to Earth to stop the Covenant once and for all and save mankind. With his artificial intelligence companion Cortana in the grip of the Flood’s intelligent embodiment, Gravemind, Master Chief and his allies are vastly outnumbered, but the stakes are too high to do anything but face them head-on.

In Halo 3, the third installment of the legendary epic, the war has come to a climax; the Flood continues to grow in numbers and strength, the armies of Earth are scattered and decimated, and the Covenant threatens to activate the Halo, effectively destroying all life in the galaxy. Master Chief’s mission is to stop the Covenant, destroy the impending Flood threat and, ultimately, save mankind.

The Limited Edition also features a bounty of extras. Within a sleek metal collector’s case, gamers will also receive a bonus disc providing exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage and videos, including a high-definition “Making of Halo 3” documentary showcasing the Bungie team and its effort to create the most anticipated title in the industry’s history, numerous high-definition featurettes documenting the creative design processes involved in developing the game, and even a look at some early game concepts and their evolution through the game’s development. The disc also includes an audio-visual calibration tool, never before seen on a video game and custom designed by the Halo 3 graphics and audio team to make the most of fans’ high-definition home cinemas, for the ultimate Halo 3 audio and video performance. The Limited Edition also features a special Halo fiction and art book. A must-have for Halo collectors and a source of invaluable and exclusive information, the piece is an elaborate and compelling guide to the species and factions that inhabit the worlds of the Halo universe, with never-before-seen art and story that expand and illustrate the depth and breadth of the Halo fiction.

Customer Reviews

I've been waiting to play this for ages and...
I wasnt disapointed. Admitedly i think the Campaign could have been a lot longer, considering Halo 2 was amazingly long. With only about 9 levels the campaign was Ok, but i completed it in about 2 days. (Excluding when I went away for a week.) The multiplayer is great fun with a couple of mates, especially over XBL. Now on to XBL. It's great fun but this morning I was playing a match on social skirmish and the lag was amazing.
I mean seriously i couldnt even capture any flags. (Capture the flag game.) It's great fun normally but I just quit early because of the lag. Overall I advise you to buy this game or at the least, rent it. Custom games is fun with all the variants. XBL is amazing (excluding the lag), and the campaign was Ok. 4/5 from me.
Well I hope you found this review helpfull.

Good fun, but yet to drag me in for more
Following the huge hype, I must admit to being somewhat disappointed by this game.

Don't get me wrong, single-player is satisfyingly long, and multi-player is extremely fun (if you can keep away from the teenagers), but I found the game to be somewhat repetitive, with repeated enemies and a rather pathetic storyline.

Overall, this is a fun game and worth a purchase, especially if you can get a bargain used one like I did!

The Collector's Edition has a Bonus DVD (the usual making of, etc) and booklet. Yippee.

Awful
Enough said really, the single player was so bad, i refused to pay to play on xbox live. This game was the main reson I sold my 360, don't waste your cash on this, get Call of Duty 4, or Halo 1, which is the only good game in the trilogy.