14 DAY TRIAL // People worldwide can gear up for the game's launch on Sept. 25 with a new, limited edition "Halo 3"-themed Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers and an Xbox 360 Wireless Headset. But they won't help you play better if you don't have what it takes to "finish the fight." God, that sounded lame...!
As the Halo 3 Multuplayer Beta has ended, Xbox 360 gamers worldwide have started counting down the days to September 25, when the full game will be released. But wipe your tears 'cause now that the beta has closed, you'll be able to gear up for the game's release with new assets and accessories, perfectly tailored for Halo 3 gameplay. The full scoop, below.
Two new Halo 3 customized Wireless Controllers designed by Spawn and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane are available, as well as a Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset. The controllers and headset will be available starting in early September. However, you can preorder them today at select retailers.
"The participation in the 'Halo 3' beta was staggering," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. "Witnessing such a great reaction to a small portion of the game has been inspiring. It's a testament to the fervor and anticipation that surrounds 'Halo 3.' We're confident that on Sept. 25 Halo 3 will drive an unprecedented wave of new gamers to the Xbox 360 platform and Xbox LIVE."
The new additional assets and accessories that will be available in September (some even earlier), are listed and priced below. Check them out:
￭ Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo 3" Wireless Controllers - $59.99 ￭ Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo 3" Wireless Headset - $59.99 ￭ Halo: Contact Harvest - $12.95 ￭ Marvel Comic miniseries (July 25, 2007) - $3.99 per issue ￭ Zune-Halo 3 edition - $249
A first for the franchise is that the limited public beta was an overwhelming success, seeing more than 820,000 unique participants and more than 12 million hours of online gameplay in its short test period - 1,400 years of one person's continuous play. Amazing to see how much a Multiplayer Beta means, huh?