Gamers have known for a while now that Halo 3 was going to release with several different retail packages, including a special one shaped like a Spartan helmet. Well, Microsoft today release all the details about each of the three retail versions — except for the release date, of course.
The Legendary Edition ($129.99) will be released in limited quantities and arrive in a collectible Spartan helmet case along with two bonus disks. The first disk will provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage and videos, including a high-definition “Making of Halo 3” documentary, numerous high-definition featurettes documenting the design/development processes, and a look at some early game concepts and their evolution. The disk will also include an audio-visual calibration tool.
The second bonus disk, an exclusive to the Legendary Edition, will include completely remastered cinematic material from the first and second Halo games, supplemented with developer commentaries, to provide a refresher course on the story so far. It will also include a featurette documenting a day in the life at Bungie, as well as exclusive content from the Red vs. Blue and This Spartan Life creators.
The Legendary Edition will also include a collection of original Halo 3 storyboard art from artist Lee Wilson. The art will depict key moments and pivotal scenes from the epic cinematic production of Halo.
The Limited Edition ($69.99), which will ship in a sleek metal case, will also include the first bonus disk from the Legendary Edition, as well as a special Halo fiction and art book. This piece will provide an elaborate guide to the species and factions that inhabit the worlds of the Halo universe, with never-before-seen art and story elements.
Finally, the Standard Edition ($59.99) will consist of the Halo 3 game alone.
