“‘Halo 3’ is much more than a video game release; it’s the biggest entertainment event of the year,” said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business. “On Sept. 25, we intend to deliver a finale that will go down in entertainment history and leave people around the world with an experience that will be shared and enjoyed for years to come.”

Halo 3 will be available in 3 editions: Legendary ($129.99), Limited ($69.99) and standard ($59.99) game editions.

Legendary Edition:
Individually numbered and available while supplies last, the Legendary Edition includes a copy of “Halo 3” in a collectible Spartan helmet case. In addition to the game, the exclusive set includes the following content:
• Remastered cinematic material from “Halo: Combat Evolved” and “Halo 2” with developer commentary
• “A day in the life at Bungie” featurette
• High definition “Making of ‘Halo 3’” documentary
• Featurettes on game design, development, and more
• Early game concepts and their evolution over the course of “Halo 3’s” development
• Audio-video calibration tool custom designed by the “Halo 3” graphics and audio team
• Exclusive content from the creative minds of Machinima artists Red vs. Blue and This Spartan Life
• Illuminating “Halo 3” storyboard art book from artist Lee Wilson
The Legendary Edition will be available in limited quantities for a limited time at select retailers.

Limited Edition:
Available while supplies last, the Limited Edition includes a copy of “Halo 3” in a sleek metal collector’s case. In addition to the game, the exclusive set includes the following content:
• High definition “Making of ‘Halo 3’” documentary
• Featurettes on game design, development, and more
• Early game concepts and their evolution over the course of “Halo 3’s” development
• Audio-video calibration tool custom designed by the “Halo 3” graphics and audio team
• Elaborate and compelling “Halo” fiction and art book
The Limited Edition will be available for a limited time at select retailers.

In addition to the Halo 3 games, Microsoft is dressing up a Zune in Halo style. The Halo 3 Zune player will be available exclusively from Gamestop for $249.99 on June 15, 2007 and will include videos and artwork of Halo 3.

UPDATE 9/25/07: See our coverage of the Miami Halo 3 Midnight Madness launch event here.

From xbox.com. See more on the Halo 3 Zune here.

"Halo 3" to Make Entertainment History on Sept. 25

Countdown begins for what promises to be bigger than any movie launch in history; beta preview and collectible Zune-Halo 3 edition digital media player add to early excitement.

LOS ANGELES — May 15, 2007 — In a year when Hollywood is launching its biggest blockbusters ever, a video game is set to conquer them all. “Halo® 3,” the final chapter in the groundbreaking “Halo” trilogy, is set to shatter day-one entertainment sales records when it is released worldwide beginning Tuesday, Sept. 25. Created by legendary developer Bungie Studios and exclusive to the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, “Halo 3” will set a new standard for interactive storytelling and social gaming by engaging consumers worldwide in Master Chief’s epic battle to save humankind. “Halo 3” will be available to audiences around the world starting Sept. 25 and will release in Europe on Sept. 26.

“‘Halo 3’ is much more than a video game release; it’s the biggest entertainment event of the year,” said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business. “On Sept. 25, we intend to deliver a finale that will go down in entertainment history and leave people around the world with an experience that will be shared and enjoyed for years to come.”

Fueling the early buzz around “Halo 3”, Microsoft unveiled the multiplayer beta on the eve of its release at a star-studded event in Hollywood. Beginning tomorrow, May 16, Microsoft Game Studios will kick off the “Halo 3” multiplayer beta, which provides audiences worldwide with an exclusive, early look at some of the multiplayer elements of “Halo 3” on Xbox LIVE®. Adding to the excitement, Microsoft is also announcing a special edition Zune™ digital media player inspired by the hugely successful “Halo” franchise. On shelves next month, the Zune-Halo 3 edition comes loaded with a collection of “Halo” content, including videos, soundtracks, trailers, ads and artwork.

In November 2004, the world’s view of video games changed forever with the release of “Halo 2,” which generated a record-setting $125 million in sales within the first 24 hours and changed the way people think about interactive entertainment. Three years later, it remains the most-played game on Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE online gaming and entertainment network, with nearly 1 billion hours of online gaming logged to date.

The unveiling of the “Halo 3” launch date comes on the eve of the release of the “Halo 3” multiplayer beta, which will debut to audiences worldwide via Xbox LIVE on May 16 at 5 a.m. PDT and run through June 6 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.* The “Halo 3” multiplayer beta will provide audiences worldwide with an exclusive early look at some of the multiplayer elements of “Halo 3” on Xbox LIVE. Gamers who are interested in experiencing the multiplayer beta of “Halo 3” can still participate through the purchase of the critically acclaimed, Xbox 360-exclusive title “Crackdown™,” which was launched in February. Starting May 16, the specially marked copies of “Crackdown” will act as a key for gamers to participate in the “Halo 3” multiplayer beta. In addition to giving gamers their first opportunity to get their hands on the new levels, weapons, vehicles and game types, the multiplayer beta will also provide valuable data that Bungie will use in continued development.

The “Halo” franchise has expanded beyond video games into The New York Times’ best-selling books, graphic novels, collectible merchandise and now a new, special edition Zune digital media player. Encased in collectible packaging, the Zune-Halo 3 edition digital media player comes pre-loaded with artwork, trailers and music from all three “Halo” games, as well as an exclusive new episode of “Red vs. Blue” from the fan-adored machinima creator Rooster Teeth Productions LLC. The Zune-Halo 3 edition (estimated retail price $249) will be available exclusively at GameStop starting June 15.

Comments

C33 Written by Guest on 2007-05-24 00:00:00 FINISH THE FIGHT! WHO YA!

what i think Written by Guest on 2007-05-16 00:00:00 halo sux

Hardly Written by Guest on 2007-05-16 00:00:00 In November 2004, the world’s view of video games changed forever with the release of “Halo 2” ... changed the way people think about interactive entertainment.    Was this a quote from Microslop?

halo is the best Written by Guest on 2007-06-15 00:00:00 If You dont like HAlo KIll Urself 3 times

matt england Written by Guest on 2007-05-20 00:00:00 i carnt wait till it comes out ill hate if it dosent come out and if it dose ill going to play it all day long

Cant wait Written by Guest on 2007-05-16 00:00:00 I have been looking forward to this way to long now. I cant wait until Sept. 25, 2007 i will camp overnight if i have to to get a copy of Halo 3. If the replay value is as good as Halo 2 then i wont be playing anything else for a good 2 years

Haha Written by Guest on 2007-05-16 00:00:00 I don't think Halo had that much of an impact on the WORLDS view of games, Final Fantasy and other classics like Metal Gear Solid had the REAL impacts, even if you hate those games the numbers show all. Including the huge celebration in Japan when FFX

halo ownes Written by Guest on 2007-05-27 00:00:00 halo is the best thing ever and all u people who dont like it are just jealous because it shreds all yalls final fantasy stuff to peices.

Awesome Written by Guest on 2007-05-16 00:00:00 This is going to be the best gaming year ever this year with "Army of Two" and now even "Halo 3", and many other great titles to come this really brightened up my day.

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Written by Guest on 2007-06-03 00:00:00 ill love halo3 i just pre orderd it

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