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A ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' special edition Xbox 360 S was released on September 14, 2010. It features a X-Box 360 S Edition, a copy of the game, two controllers, and a wireless headset, all of which are based on the game. Colored silver gray, the console is based on an in-game archive reader unit used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. The console actually [[Halo: Reach Xbox easter egg|appears in the game]] in [[Catherine Halsey|Halsey's]] [[Tribute Room|lab]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27385 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Unboxed'']</ref> The controller and headset were also released individually. | A ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' special edition Xbox 360 S was released on September 14, 2010. It features a X-Box 360 S Edition, a copy of the game, two controllers, and a wireless headset, all of which are based on the game. Colored silver gray, the console is based on an in-game archive reader unit used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. The console actually [[Halo: Reach Xbox easter egg|appears in the game]] in [[Catherine Halsey|Halsey's]] [[Tribute Room|lab]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27385 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Unboxed'']</ref> The controller and headset were also released individually. | ||
A ''[[Halo 4]]'' version of the console is slated for release alongside the game on November 6, 2012. The special edition console also includes a copy of the game, two special-edition controllers, a wired headset, and Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive ''Halo 4'' in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content. The console and controllers feature a | A ''[[Halo 4]]'' version of the console is slated for release alongside the game on November 6, 2012. The special edition console also includes a copy of the game, two special-edition controllers, a wired headset, and Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive ''Halo 4'' in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content. The console and controllers feature a blue-white geometric pattern on a translucent, black body; the ring of light on the console and controller guide button (normally green) feature blue lights to match the overall color scheme.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/14/Xbox-360-Limited-Edition-Halo-4-Console-Bundle-and-Accessories-Revealed-at-San-Diego-Comic-Con-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 4 Console Bundle and Accessories Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con]''</ref> The buttons on the console will emit electronic sounds when pressed.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35_pXjNsDUY&feature=channel&list=UL '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 4 Flag Stabbing and Spartan Cosplay - Comic-Con 2012'']</ref> An alternate ''Halo 4'' controller will also be available individually on October 21, 2012, featuring the UNSC emblem on a translucent, dark grey body. | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
*All three original Xbox ''Halo'' discs are backwards compatible on Xbox 360; ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Multiplayer Map Pack|Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack]]''. | *All three original Xbox ''Halo'' discs are backwards compatible on Xbox 360; ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Multiplayer Map Pack|Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack]]''. | ||
*An Xbox 360 hard drive is required for Xbox software backwards compatibility. As such, the Xbox 360 Arcade is incapable of playing Halo: Combat Evolved and ''Halo 2''. | *An Xbox 360 hard drive is required for Xbox software backwards compatibility. As such, the Xbox 360 Arcade is incapable of playing Halo: Combat Evolved and ''Halo 2''. | ||
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File:Halsey's Xbox.jpg|A stack of Xbox 360s featured within the [[Tribute Room]] in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Halsey's Xbox.jpg|A stack of Xbox 360s featured within the [[Tribute Room]] in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Halo 4 Xbox 360.jpg|The ''[[Halo 4]]'' special edition console and controllers.<ref>[http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/xbox-360-320gb-halo-4-console/668077 '''JBHiFIonline.com:''' ''Xbox 360 320gb Halo 4 Console'']</ref> | File:Halo 4 Xbox 360.jpg|The ''[[Halo 4]]'' special edition console and controllers.<ref>[http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/xbox-360-320gb-halo-4-console/668077 '''JBHiFIonline.com:''' ''Xbox 360 320gb Halo 4 Console'']</ref> | ||
File:H4-Controller-UNSC.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' alternate special edition controller. | |||
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