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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]]. | '''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== | ||
Avatar Awards are accessories which are unlocked for completing a specific task in one of the ''Halo'' games or on Xbox LIVE. | Avatar Awards are accessories which are unlocked for completing a specific task in one of the ''Halo'' games or on Xbox LIVE. | ||
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!colspan="3"|Halo Waypoint Awards | !colspan="3"|Halo Waypoint Awards | ||
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|[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] Helmet | |[[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] Helmet | ||
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST'' | |Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Campaign Complete Achievement (Any difficulty). | ||
|Headwear made in the image of the helmet worn by [[the Rookie]]. | |Headwear made in the image of the helmet worn by [[the Rookie]]. | ||
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|ODST Hoodie | |ODST Hoodie | ||
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST'' | |Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Dark Times]] Achievement. | ||
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|[[ODST Armor]] | |[[ODST Armor]] | ||
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST'' | |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'' | |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]] | ||
|Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST'' | |Unlock ''Halo 3: ODST''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Vidmaster Challenge: Endure|Vidmaster: Endure]] Achievement. | ||
|Referred to as "ODST Dare helmet" and blue when worn by female Avatars and as "Recon Helmet" and red for male Avatars. | |Referred to as "ODST Dare helmet" and blue when worn by female Avatars and as "Recon Helmet" and red for male Avatars. | ||
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|Halo Spartan [[ | |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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|A green hooded sweatshirt for Avatars with "Reach Beta Tester" written on the front and the [[Noble Team]] emblem on one shoulder. | |A green hooded sweatshirt for Avatars with "Reach Beta Tester" written on the front and the [[Noble Team]] emblem on one shoulder. | ||
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|Halo 4 - [[ | |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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!colspan="2"|''Halo: Reach'' Awards | !colspan="2"|''Halo: Reach'' Awards | ||
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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''. | |Unlock by completing one campaign mission on Legendary without dying in ''Halo: Reach''.<ref>[http://halo.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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!colspan="2"|''Halo 4'' Awards | !colspan="2"|''Halo 4'' Awards | ||
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==Bonuses== | ==Bonuses== | ||
Certain items are only available via pre-order, launch day purchase, or limited editions. | Certain items are only available via pre-order, launch day purchase, or limited editions. | ||
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!Item | !Item | ||
!Unlocked | !Unlocked | ||
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|Halo: Reach - [[ | |Halo: Reach - [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] Prop | ||
|A prop available via a token included with Limited Edition ''Halo: Reach'' Wireless Controllers. | |A prop available via a token included with Limited Edition ''Halo: Reach'' Wireless Controllers.<ref>[http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2326517?sd=xbox '''Microsoft''': ''Limited Edition Halo: Reach Controller with Avatar Banshee'']</ref> | ||
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|[[UH-144 Falcon|UNSC Falcon with Halo: Reach Controller]] | |[[UH-144 Falcon|UNSC Falcon with Halo: Reach Controller]] | ||
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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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|Spartan Ops T-shirt | |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, 2013, 2AM PST and April 12, 2013, 2 AM PST. | |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-shirt | |Halo 4 Skills T-shirt | ||
|Top first awarded for completing the "CSR Challenge" which required players to reach | |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 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 on Halo-theme Xbox 360 avatars. | [[McFarlane Toys]] has produced several [[McFarlane Toys/Halo Avatars Series 1|action figures]] based on 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:Floodsuit.png|An Xbox 360 Avatar customized with a [[Pod infector|Flood Infection Form]] suit. | File:Floodsuit.png|An Xbox 360 Avatar customized with a [[Pod infector|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 2.jpg|[[Spartan-B312]]'s avatar helmet | File:BWU - July 16 img 2.jpg|[[Spartan-B312]]'s avatar helmet | ||
File:Rewards election armor.png|Warrior avatar costume offer. | File:Rewards election armor.png|Warrior avatar costume offer. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Xbox Live]] | [[Category:Xbox Live]] | ||