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| {{Title|''Halo 3'' Legendary Edition}} | | {{Era|H3}} |
| {{Status|RealWorld}} | | {{ratings}} |
| {{Quote|We wanted to take the collectors set to a higher level.|[[Brian Jarrard]], [[Bungie]]}} | | {{Realworld}} |
| [[File:Halo Legendary Huge.jpg|250px|thumb|Some of the contents belonging to the Legendary edition.]]
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| The '''''Halo 3'' Legendary Edition''' is the ultimate collector's edition of ''[[Halo 3]]''. The Legendary Edition costs $129.99 plus tax and was released on September 25th, 2007.<ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12467 '''Bungie.net''': ''Finish the Fight on September 25, 2007'']</ref>
| | |name=Halo 3: Legendary Edition |
| | |image=Halo_Legendary_Huge.jpg |
| | |Developer=[[Bungie Studios]] |
| | |Publisher= [[wikipedia:Microsoft Game Studios|Microsoft Game Studios]] |
| | |US Date Released= September 25, 2007 |
| | |MX Date Released= September 25, 2007 |
| | |UK Date Released= September 26, 2007 |
| | |Genre= [[First-person shooter]] |
| | |Game modes=[[Campaign Mode]], [[Multiplayer]], [[Forge]] |
| | |ESRB= Mature (M) |
| | |Platform=[[Xbox 360]] |
| | |Media=DVD |
| | |Website=http://www.bungie.net/ |
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| == Overview ==
| | The '''Legendary Edition''' is the Ultimate Collectors Edition<ref>"We wanted to take the collectors set to a higher level." - [[Brian Jarrard]], [[Bungie]]</ref> of [[Halo 3]]. |
| The boxset is composed of two parts: the inner box (which is the actual box itself) has an image of an activated [[The Portal|Portal]], while the outer box (which is a simple cover) has a large ''3'' printed on it, with the words "Halo 3 Legendary Edition" below that. On the other side of this is a large picture of the [[John-117|Master Chief]], which can be used as a poster. | | |
| | The box has two parts, the inner-box (which is the actual box itself) has a picture of the [[Portal]] firing, while the outer-box (which is more like a simple cover) has a large three printed on it with the words "Halo 3, Legendary Edition" below that. On the other side of this is a large picture of the [[John-117|Master Chief]], which can be used as a poster. There was recently a recall of Legendary Editions due to the fact that some maps won't work. |
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| == Content ==
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| The set includes: | | The set includes: |
| * The ''[[Halo 3]]'' game disc | | * A model of a [[MJOLNIR]] Mark VI helmet. |
| * An interactive [[Xbox 360]] disc (included also in the [[Halo 3 Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]). The contents of the disc are the following: | | * A Plastic holder for the three discs. |
| ** Includes a documentary of the "Making of Halo 3"
| | *Three discs: |
| ** [[Warthog Launch]] flash game
| | :* Disc One is the game itself, [[Halo 3]] |
| ** Exclusive ''Halo 3'' gamer avatars and dashboard theme | | :* Disc Two is the same Xbox 360 game disc that was in the Halo 3 [[Collector's Edition]] |
| ** Exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage and videos, a high-definition "Making of 'Halo 3'", a 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 a look at some early game concepts and their evolution through the game's development.
| | :* Disc Three, which is exclusive to the Legendary Edition, contains the cutscenes from [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and [[Halo 2]] in HD and in chronological order with optional developer commentary featuring [[Joseph Staten]], [[Marty O'Donnell]], and [[Jason Jones]]. Also included on the disc is a guide to the 7 Steps to World Domination plan, included in a short history of Bungie, as well as a documentary chronicling [[Cortana]] voice actor [[Jen Taylor]] as the learns about the Bungie fan community. Also included was an episode of [[This Spartan Life]] which included footage made in Halo 3, and two episodes of [[Red vs Blue]], 'The Call' and a special edition of Red vs Blue Episode I. Included in the special edition of Red vs Blue Episode I was a short mockumentary about the time leading up to the creation of the series. Also on this disc is the expanded digital [[Bestiarum]] and also the surround sound test carried over from Halo 2. |
| ** Audio/Video calibration tool and Bungie-guided network setup.
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| * A Legendary DVD
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| ** This contains the cutscenes from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' in chronological order with optional developer commentary featuring [[Joseph Staten]], [[Martin O'Donnell|Marty O'Donnell]], and [[Jason Jones]]. Both games are played on the [[Xbox]] and played on the [[Legendary]] difficulty. Also included on the disc is a guide to the ''7 Steps to World Domination'' plan, included in a short history of Bungie, as well as a documentary chronicling [[Cortana]] voice actor [[Jen Taylor]] as she learns about the Bungie fan community. Furthermore, included was an episode of [[This Spartan Life]] which included footage made in Halo 3, and two episodes of [[Red vs Blue]], "The Call" and a special edition of Red vs Blue Episode I. Included in the special edition of Red vs Blue Episode I was a short mockumentary about the time leading up to the creation of the series. Also, on this disc is the expanded digital [[Bestiarum]] and also the surround sound test carried over from ''Halo 2''.
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| * A scaled-down, non-wearable replica model of a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] helmet
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| * A plastic stand with a slot for the two DVD cases which the helmet can mount over. The stand includes an individualized ID tag at the base
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| * A book containing a selection of [[Halo 3 storyboards|storyboards]] for the game's cutscenes, illustrated by [[Lee Wilson|Lee R. Wilson]].
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| == Trivia ==
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| * The Halo 3 Legendary edition, as well as its [[Halo: Reach]] [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|counterpart]], are both named after the Legendary difficulty setting.
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| * While Disc 1 (Collector's Edition essentials disc) featured a still version of the [[Microsoft Game Studios]] and [[Bungie]] logos, Disc 2 (Legendary Edition essentials disc) featured the [[Halo 2]] version of the logos in widescreen, as seen in [[Halo 2 Vista]].
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| ==Gallery==
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| ===Contents===
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| <gallery>
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| File:Halo 3 Legendary.JPG|All the physical contents of the Legendary edition.
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| File:Bestiarium.jpg|An image of the [[Bestiarum]] feature.
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| File:Halo 3 Legendary Edition Gamerpics.png|The gamer avatars included on the bonus disk.
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| </gallery>
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| ===Storyboards book=== | | The Legendary Edition costs $129.99 plus tax also found at Target for $40.00 <ref>http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=200242</ref> and was released on September 25th, 2007.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12467</ref> There was a minimum down-payment of $25 dollars at EB Games or Game Stop. Some EB Games stores, however, accepted $5 pre-order deposits. Microsoft has reported that the Legendary edition was sold out on the day of release<ref>http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=28725</ref> |
| These are a handful of the pages from the 26-page storyboards booklet.
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| File:H3LE StoryboardsBook CoverPage.jpg|The cover page for the book
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| File:H3LE StoryboardsBook Page1.jpg
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| File:H3LE StoryboardsBook Page3.jpg
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| File:H3LE StoryboardsBook Page6.jpg
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| == Sources == | | ==Trivia== |
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| | *The settings screen has a different appearance than the one on the Regular Edition. |
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| | == References == |
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| [[Category:Halo 3]] | | [[Category:Halo 3]] |
