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<center>''Were you looking for the [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]?''</center>
{{Quote|We wanted to take the collectors set to a higher level.|[[Brian Jarrard]], [[Bungie]]}}
{{Quote|We wanted to take the collectors set to a higher level.|[[Brian Jarrard]], [[Bungie]]}}
[[File:Halo-3-legendary-edition-box-big.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Some of the contents belonging to the Legendary edition.]]
[[File:Halo-3-legendary-edition-box-big.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Some of the contents belonging to the Legendary edition.]]
The '''Legendary Edition''' is the ultimate Collector's Edition of ''[[Halo 3]]''. The box has two parts. The inner box (which is the actual box itself) has a picture of the [[The Portal]] firing, while the outer box (which is more like 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. There was a recall of some Legendary Editions due to the fact that some maps won't work.{{Verify_source}}
The '''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://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12467 '''Bungie.net''': ''Finish the Fight on September 25, 2007'']</ref>
 
== Overview ==
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.


== Content ==
== Content ==
The set includes:
The set includes:
* A scaled-down [[Legendary Edition Helmet Replica|replica model]] of a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] helmet.
* A scaled-down [[Legendary Edition Helmet Replica|replica model]] of a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]] helmet
* A plastic holder for the three discs.
* A plastic holder for the three discs
*Three discs:
* The ''[[Halo 3]]'' game disc
:* Disc One is the game itself, ''[[Halo 3]]''.
* 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:
:* Disc Two is the same Xbox 360 game disc that was in the [[Halo 3 Collector's Edition]]
** Includes a documentary of the "Making of Halo 3"
:* Disc Three, which is exclusive to the Legendary Edition, 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]]. 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. 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.
** [[Warthog Launch]] flash game
** Exclusive ''Halo 3'' gamer avatars and dashboard theme
** 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.
** Audio/Video calibration tool and Bungie-guided network setup.
* A Legendary DVD
** 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]]. 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. 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''.


The Legendary Edition costs $129.99 plus tax 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 should be sold out on the day of release.<ref>http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=28725</ref> However, the serial on the helmet shows that the Legendary Edition is actually made in large numbers, and currently new editions can be found for as cheap as $30.
== Trivia ==
 
==Trivia==
*The Halo 3 Legendary edition, as well as its [[Halo: Reach]] [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|counterpart]], are both named after the [[Legendary]] difficulty setting.  
*The Halo 3 Legendary edition, as well as its [[Halo: Reach]] [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|counterpart]], are both named after the [[Legendary]] difficulty setting.  
*The settings screen has a different appearance than the one on the Regular Edition.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<GALLERY>
<gallery>
File:Halo 3 Legendary.JPG|All of the physical contents of the Legendary edition.
File:Halo 3 Legendary.JPG|All of the physical contents of the Legendary edition.
File:Bestiarium.jpg|An image of the [[Bestiarum]] feature.  
File:Bestiarium.jpg|An image of the [[Bestiarum]] feature.  
</GALLERY>
</gallery>


==References==
== Sources ==
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Revision as of 01:45, September 14, 2012

"We wanted to take the collectors set to a higher level."
Brian Jarrard, Bungie
File:Halo-3-legendary-edition-box-big.jpg
Some of the contents belonging to the Legendary edition.

The 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.[1]

Overview

The boxset is composed of two parts: the inner box (which is the actual box itself) has an image of an activated 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 Master Chief, which can be used as a poster.

Content

The set includes:

  • A scaled-down replica model of a MJOLNIR Mark VI helmet
  • A plastic holder for the three discs
  • The Halo 3 game disc
  • An interactive Xbox 360 disc (included also in the Collector's Edition). The contents of the disc are the following:
    • Includes a documentary of the "Making of Halo 3"
    • Warthog Launch flash game
    • Exclusive Halo 3 gamer avatars and dashboard theme
    • 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.
    • Audio/Video calibration tool and Bungie-guided network setup.
  • A Legendary DVD
    • This contains the cutscenes from Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 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 she 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.

Trivia

Gallery

Sources