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'''Avatars''' are visual representations of users of the [[Xbox LIVE]] service on [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Wikipedia:Windows Phone|Windows Phone]].<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/15/source-avatars-to-be-microsofts-answer-to-miis-and-home/ Source: 'Avatars' to be Microsoft's answer to Miis and Home - Joystiq<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Avatars debuted on the Xbox 360 as part of the "New Xbox Experience" systems update released on November 19, 2008. Numerous ''[[Halo]]''-themed items are available for avatars on Xbox Live. There are seven different types of items: tops, headwear, accessories, props, bottoms, shoes, and "dress up" (full set outfits). | '''Avatars''' are visual representations of users of the [[Xbox LIVE]] service on [[Xbox 360]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Wikipedia:Windows Phone|Windows Phone]].<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/15/source-avatars-to-be-microsofts-answer-to-miis-and-home/ Source: 'Avatars' to be Microsoft's answer to Miis and Home - Joystiq<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Avatars debuted on the Xbox 360 as part of the "New Xbox Experience" systems update released on November 19, 2008. Numerous ''[[Halo]]''-themed items are available for avatars on Xbox Live. There are seven different types of items: tops, headwear, accessories, props, bottoms, shoes, and "dress up" (full set outfits). As of November 2011, avatar items can be purchased through [[Halo Waypoint]]. | ||
==Avatar Awards== | ==Avatar Awards== | ||
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|ODST Hoodie | |ODST Hoodie | ||
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Dark Times]] Achievement. | |Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Dark Times]] Achievement. | ||
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|[[ODST Armor]] | |[[ODST Armor|ODST Armor]] | ||
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Good Samaritan]] Achievement. | |Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Good Samaritan]] Achievement. | ||
|A recreation of the combat armour worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | |A recreation of the combat armour worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
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|ODST Shirt | |ODST Shirt | ||
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Tourist]] Achievement. | |Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Tourist]] Achievement. | ||
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|[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon Helmet/ODST Dare Helmet]] | |[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon Helmet/ODST Dare Helmet]] | ||
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|Halo Spartan [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA Helmet]] | |Halo Spartan [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA Helmet]] | ||
|Achieve Milestone level 50 in Halo Waypoint. | |Achieve Milestone level 50 in Halo Waypoint. | ||
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|Halo: Reach Beta Shirt | |Halo: Reach Beta Shirt | ||
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|Halo 4 - [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Raider|RAIDER]] Helmet | |Halo 4 - [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Raider|RAIDER]] Helmet | ||
|Unlock all technical specs for the RAIDER Spartan-IV armor variant. | |Unlock all technical specs for the RAIDER Spartan-IV armor variant. | ||
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|Halo 4 - Raider DSTT Helmet | |Halo 4 - Raider DSTT Helmet | ||
|Unlock all technical specs for the Raider DSTT Spartan-IV armor variant. | |Unlock all technical specs for the Raider DSTT Spartan-IV armor variant. | ||
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|[[Carter-A259|Carter]]'s Helmet | |[[Carter-A259|Carter]]'s Helmet | ||
|Unlock by completing one campaign mission on Legendary without dying in ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[http:// | |Unlock by completing one campaign mission on Legendary without dying in ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=%2027328 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.16.10'']</ref> | ||
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|[[Emile-A239|Emile]]'s Helmet | |[[Emile-A239|Emile]]'s Helmet | ||
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|Unlock by obtaining [[Invincible Medal|100 kills without dying]] in Firefight or Campaign in ''Halo: Reach''. | |Unlock by obtaining [[Invincible Medal|100 kills without dying]] in Firefight or Campaign in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
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|[[ | |[[KAt-B320|Kat]]'s Helmet | ||
|Unlock by earning an [[Avenger Medal]] in matchmaking in ''Halo: Reach''. | |Unlock by earning an [[Avenger Medal]] in matchmaking in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
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|[[UNSC Infinity]] Hoodie | |[[UNSC Infinity]] Hoodie | ||
|Unlock by earning the "[[Not Some Recruit Anymore]]" achievement. | |Unlock by earning the the "[[Not Some Recruit Anymore]]" achievement. | ||
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|Warrior Armor - Gold | |Warrior Armor - Gold | ||
|A suit of gold [[ | |A suit of gold [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/Warrior|Warrior]] armor. Awarded to US-resident Xbox LIVE Rewards members who watched 3 out of 4 2012 presidential and vice presidential debates on Xbox LIVE for 30 minutes or more. Later made available for purchase. | ||
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|[[Recruit]] Armor | |[[Recruit]] Armor | ||
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|Prop available via a token included with the Limited Edition ''Halo 4'' Xbox 360 console. Later made available for purchase. | |Prop available via a token included with the Limited Edition ''Halo 4'' Xbox 360 console. Later made available for purchase. | ||
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|UNSC Eagle T- | |UNSC Eagle T-Shirt | ||
|Top available via a token included with the standalone Halo 4 UNSC Limited Edition wireless controller. Later made available for purchase. | |Top available via a token included with the standalone Halo 4 UNSC Limited Edition wireless controller. Later made available for purchase. | ||
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|Spartan Ops T- | |Spartan Ops T-Shirt | ||
|Top awarded for completing the "Spartan Ops Challenge", which required players to complete five different chapters of Halo 4 [[Spartan Ops]] between April 11 | |Top awarded for completing the "Spartan Ops Challenge", which required players to complete five different chapters of Halo 4 [[Spartan Ops]] between April 11 2013, 2AM PST and April 12 2013, 2 AM PST.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/04/08/Spartan-Ops-Promotion.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spartan Ops Challenge'']</ref> Later made available for purchase. | ||
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|Halo 4 Skills T- | |Halo 4 Skills T-Shirt | ||
|Top first awarded for completing the "CSR Challenge" which required players to reach Competitive Skill Rank level 35 in the Castle Team DLC playlist between April 8 | |Top first awarded for completing the "CSR Challenge" which required players to reach [[Competitive Skill Rank]] level 35 in the Castle Team DLC playlist between April 8 2013, 2AM PST and April 22 2013, 2 AM PST.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/04/09/CSR-Challenge-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''CSR Challenge'']</ref> Later awarded to everyone who registered for the "Halo 4 Global Championship". Eventually made available for purchase. | ||
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==Purchasable Items== | ==Purchasable Items== | ||
Numerous items are also available for purchase with Microsoft Points prior to August 23, 2013, and with local currency thereafter. All tops, save for the Firefight hoodie, cost | Numerous items are also available for purchase with Microsoft Points prior to August 23, 2013, and with local currency thereafter. All tops, save for the Firefight hoodie, cost USD $1 (80[[File:MS points.png|20px]]). In headwear, hats cost $1, helmets $1.99, and masks $2.99. Props cost $2.99 or $3.99 (save for the RvB Grifball which is only $1). Most full "dressup" outfits cost $3.99, though several cost only $2.99, and a few cost $4.99. The other three items are Corbulo Academy Pants & Boots and the Halo Cargo Shorts, both costing $1, and the the Laser Kill Ring for $0.50. For the full catalogue with exact prices and additional currencies, see the [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/AvatarMarketplace?brand=14184 Xbox Live Avatar Store]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[McFarlane Toys]] has produced several [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Avatars Series 1|action figures]] based | [[McFarlane Toys]] has produced several [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Avatars Series 1|action figures]] based off of Halo-theme Xbox 360 avatars.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/01/20/McFarlane-Toys-to-Create-Halo-Avatar-Figures.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''McFarlane Toys to Create Halo Avatar Figures'']</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Evaavatar.png|The EVA helmet for the Xbox LIVE Avatar from Halo Waypoint. | File:Evaavatar.png|The EVA helmet for the Xbox LIVE Avatar from Halo Waypoint. | ||
File:MarineAvatar.png|Marine BDU being worn by an avatar; available for purchase in the Avatar Marketplace. | File:MarineAvatar.png|Marine BDU being worn by an avatar; available for purchase in the Avatar Marketplace. | ||
File:Floodsuit.png|An Xbox 360 Avatar customized with a [[ | File:Floodsuit.png|An Xbox 360 Avatar customized with a [[Flood Infection Form]] suit. | ||
File:Avatar Items Dec 2011.png|Avatar items released in December 2011. | File:Avatar Items Dec 2011.png|Avatar items released in December 2011. | ||
File:BWU - July 16 img 1.jpg|Noble Team avatar helmets | File:BWU - July 16 img 1.jpg|Noble Team avatar helmets | ||
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File:Avatar costume recruit.jpg|Recruit armor costume, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition. | File:Avatar costume recruit.jpg|Recruit armor costume, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition. | ||
File:Avatar prop cryotube.jpg|Cryo tube prop, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition. | File:Avatar prop cryotube.jpg|Cryo tube prop, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition. | ||
File:UNSC Eagle T-Shirt.jpg|UNSC Eagle T- | File:UNSC Eagle T-Shirt.jpg|UNSC Eagle T-Shirt, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' limited edition controller. | ||
File:Avatarfotus.jpg|FOTUS armor costume, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' limited edition console. | File:Avatarfotus.jpg|FOTUS armor costume, bonus with the ''Halo 4'' limited edition console. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Xbox Live]] | [[Category:Xbox Live]] | ||
