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[[File:The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set Cover.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The cover.]]
[[File:The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set Cover.jpg|thumb|250px|The cover.]]
'''''The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set''''' is a two-disc set distributed by [[Microsoft]] in [[2003]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Stanford Libraries|URL=https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/6063197|Site=Stanford Libraries|Page= The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set|D=24|M=7|Y=2021}} as part of the promotional campaign for the upcoming [[Xbox]] game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brute_Force_(video_game) ''Brute Force'']. The set contains a playable demo disc for Xbox and a DVD-ROM with content from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''Brute Force'', in addition to an exclusive hint guide for the latter.
'''''The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set''''' is a two-disc set distributed by [[Microsoft]] in [[2003]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Stanford Libraries|URL=https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/6063197|Site=Stanford Libraries|Page= The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set|D=24|M=7|Y=2021}} as part of the promotional campaign for the upcoming [[Xbox]] game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brute_Force_(video_game) ''Brute Force'']. The set contains a playable demo disc for Xbox and a DVD-ROM with content from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''Brute Force'', in addition to an exclusive hint guide for the latter.


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Content===
===Content===
''The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set'' includes the ''Exhibition 2.0 Demo Disc'' for Xbox, containing playable demos and downloadable content for various Xbox games, and ''The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD'', containing trailers, interviews, screenshots, concept art, soundtrack samples, wallpapers and more from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', ''Halo 2'' and ''Brute Force''.
''The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set'' includes the ''Exhibition 2.0 Demo Disc'' for Xbox, containing playable demos and downloadable content for various Xbox games, and ''The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD'', containing trailers, commentaries, screenshots, concept art, soundtrack samples, wallpapers and more from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', ''Halo 2'' and ''Brute Force''.


The set also includes a hint guide for ''Brute Force'' with character bios, squad tactics and combat commands.
The set also includes a hint guide for ''Brute Force'' with character bios, squad tactics and combat commands.


===Release===
===Release===
The set was given for free as a bonus for the pre-order of ''Brute Force'' in some retailers, and was never sold in stores. The ''Exhibition 2.0 Demo Disc'' was released separately in 2003 for $7.99 in the United States and $9.99 in Canada as part of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Exhibition_disks Xbox Exhibition series].{{Ref/Site|Id=Wikipedia|URL=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Exhibition_disks|Site=Wikipedia|Page= Xbox Exhibition Disks|D=24|M=7|Y=2021}} The ''Ultimate Halo Companion DVD'' disc's contents were also included in the similar promotional release of [[The Making of Halo (Launch 2001)|''The Making of Halo'']].
The set was given for free as a bonus for the pre-order of ''Brute Force'' in some retailers, and was never sold in stores. The ''Exhibition 2.0 Demo Disc'' was released separately in 2003 for $7.99 in the United States and $9.99 in Canada as part of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Exhibition_disks Xbox Exhibition series].{{Ref/Site|Id=Wikipedia|URL=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Exhibition_disks|Site=Wikipedia|Page= Xbox Exhibition Disks|D=24|M=7|Y=2021}} Some of ''The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD'' disc's contents were also included in the similar promotional release of [[The Making of Halo|''The Making of Halo'']].
 
==Exhibition 2.0 demo disc==
==Exhibition 2.0 demo disc==
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==The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD==
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===''Halo: Combat Evolved'' ===
===''Halo: Combat Evolved'' ===
====Movies ====
====Movies ====
*Storyboard for the first cinematic in HALO.
*[[Halo announcement trailer|MacWorld 1999]].
*Commentary with [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Joseph Staten]] (Audio and Cinematics).
*[[Halo E3 2000 trailer|E3 2000]].
*[[Halo Gamestock 2001 Demo|Gamestock 2001]].
*Commentary with Steve Abeyta and [[Shi Kai Wang]] (Art).
*Commentary with Steve Abeyta and [[Shi Kai Wang]] (Art).
*Commentary with John Howard and [[Jaime Griesemer]] (Level Design).
*Commentary with John Howard and [[Jaime Griesemer]] (Level Design).
*Commentary with [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Joseph Staten]] (Audio and Cinematics).
*Commentary with [[Alexander Seropian]] and Hamilton Chu (Production/Team Management).
*Commentary with [[Alexander Seropian]] and Hamilton Chu (Production/Team Management).
*[[Halo announcement trailer|MacWorld 1999]].
*Storyboard for the first cinematic in HALO.
*[[Halo E3 2000 trailer|E3 2000]].
*[[Halo 2 announcement trailer|''Halo 2'' announcement trailer]].
*[[Halo Gamestock 2001 Demo|Gamestock 2001]].


==== Audio ====
==== Audio ====
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*Halo 2 Trailer.
*Halo 2 Trailer.


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=== ''Brute Force'' ===
=== ''Brute Force'' ===
==== Movies ====
==== Movies ====
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*Renders.
*Renders.
*Wallpapers.
*Wallpapers.
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== Trivia ==
*For unknown reasons, most audio samples were finally not included in ''[[Halo: Original Soundtrack]]'' or ''[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]''.
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:The_Ultimate_Halo_Companion_DVD_Set_Alternate_Cover.jpg|Alternate cover art.
File:The_Ultimate_Halo_Companion_DVD_Set_Alternate_Cover.jpg|Alternate cover art.
File:The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set Back Cover.jpg|Back cover.
File:TUHCDVD Main Menu.png|"Home Base" menu.
File:TUHCDVD Main Menu.png|"Home Base" menu.
File:TUHCDVD Halo Menu.png|Main "Halo" DVD menu.
File:TUHCDVD Halo Menu.png|Main "Halo" DVD menu.
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File:TUHCDVD CD-ROM Wallpapers.png|Wallpaper gallery, page 1.
File:TUHCDVD CD-ROM Wallpapers.png|Wallpaper gallery, page 1.
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== Trivia ==
*For unknown reasons, most audio samples were finally not included in ''[[Halo: Original Soundtrack]]'' or ''[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]''.


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 19:27, November 24, 2023

The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set cover.
The cover.

The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set is a two-disc set distributed by Microsoft in 2003[1] as part of the promotional campaign for the upcoming Xbox game Brute Force. The set contains a playable demo disc for Xbox and a DVD-ROM with content from Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 and Brute Force, in addition to an exclusive hint guide for the latter.

Overview[edit]

Content[edit]

The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set includes the Exhibition 2.0 Demo Disc for Xbox, containing playable demos and downloadable content for various Xbox games, and The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD, containing trailers, commentaries, screenshots, concept art, soundtrack samples, wallpapers and more from Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 and Brute Force.

The set also includes a hint guide for Brute Force with character bios, squad tactics and combat commands.

Release[edit]

The set was given for free as a bonus for the pre-order of Brute Force in some retailers, and was never sold in stores. The Exhibition 2.0 Demo Disc was released separately in 2003 for $7.99 in the United States and $9.99 in Canada as part of the Xbox Exhibition series.[2] Some of The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD disc's contents were also included in the similar promotional release of The Making of Halo.

Exhibition 2.0 demo disc[edit]

Demos[edit]

  • All-Star Baseball 2004.
  • Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO.
  • Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb.
  • Kung Fu Chaos.
  • MechAssault.
  • MX Superfly.
  • NBA Inside Drive 2003.
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon.
  • Vexx.

Downloadable game content[edit]

  • NFL Fever 2003: roster update.
  • ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth: new characters and environments.
  • MX Superfly: new characters and environments.

The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD[edit]

Halo: Combat Evolved[edit]

Movies[edit]

Audio[edit]

  • Battle.
  • Club.
  • Attack.
  • Theme.
  • Lost Song.
  • Rock.
  • Rhythm Variant.
  • Seriously.
  • String.
  • Tech.
  • Tech Chant.
  • Halo Track 3.
  • Halo Track 7.
  • Halo Track 3.
  • Halo Track 11.
  • Halo Track 13.
  • Halo 2 Trailer.

Brute Force[edit]

Movies[edit]

  • Brute Force Trailer.
  • Brutus.
  • Flint.
  • Hawk.
  • Tex.
  • Bombing Raid.

Bonus Content[edit]

Halo: Combat Evolved[edit]

  • All movie and audio files in downloadable formats.
  • Screenshots of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2.
  • Concept art of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2.
  • Renders for characters, vehicles and weapons.
  • Captain Keyes' cinematic in several languages.
  • Graphic, audio and video outtakes.
  • Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 wallpapers.
  • Desktop themes for Windows XP.
  • Skin for Windows Media Player.

Brute Force[edit]

  • All movie files in downloadable format.
  • Concept art.
  • Screenshots.
  • Renders.
  • Wallpapers.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Alternate cover art.

    Alternate cover art.

  • Back cover.

    Back cover.

  • "Home Base" menu.

    "Home Base" menu.

  • Main "Halo" DVD menu.

    Main "Halo" DVD menu.

  • "Bonus Content" menu.

    "Bonus Content" menu.

  • DVD-ROM main menu.

    DVD-ROM main menu.

  • Screenshot gallery, page 1.

    Screenshot gallery, page 1.

  • Wallpaper gallery, page 1.

    Wallpaper gallery, page 1.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Stanford Libraries, The Ultimate Halo Companion DVD Set (Retrieved on Jul 24, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ Wikipedia, Xbox Exhibition Disks (Retrieved on Jul 24, 2021) [archive]
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