Just a few days ago, we had reported that Halo 3 Beta would be ending, breaking the hearts of many gamers. So to cheer them up, Microsoft has announced a variety of new merchandise which is based on the shooter.
Here are the details of the new Halo merchandise and accessories:
- Two new Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers will be available starting Sept. 18 and can be preordered today at select retailers. Designed with original artwork by legendary Spawn artist Todd McFarlane, they will be available in either the Covenant Brute or Master Chief themes. Each controller will be packaged with a limited edition “Halo 3” collectible figurine created by McFarlane Toys will sell for an estimated retail price $59.99 (approx. Rs.2450).
- For the “Halo 3” enthusiast who enjoys wireless mobility while playing with friends on Xbox LIVE, the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset will sport the Spartan green and gold and provide high-quality voice connections over Xbox LIVE for an estimated retail price of $59.99 (approx. Rs.2450). Available in early September, this accessory can be preordered today at select retailers.
- “Halo” fans can look forward to the latest book in the “Halo” saga, “Halo: Contact Harvest,” published by Tor Books and due Oct. 2, 2007. Written by Joseph Staten, the Bungie Studios cinematic and writing lead for the first two “Halo” games, the newest piece of fiction precedes the current New York Times’ best-selling book series, telling the tale of the first encounters between UNSC forces and the alien Covenant race that threatens to destroy all humanity. The trade paperback will cost $12.95 (approx. Rs.530).
- Bungie Studios has teamed up with Marvel Comics to release the monthly miniseries “Halo: Uprising.” The four-issue miniseries, featuring original storylines and artwork from the Eisner Award-winning team of superscribe Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Alex Maleev, will launch with issue one on July 25, 2007 and cost $3.99 (approx. Rs.160) per issue.
- Encased in collectible packaging, the Zune-Halo 3 edition digital media player comes preloaded 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 will be available exclusively at GameStop starting June 15 for an estimated retail price of $249 (approx. Rs.10, 175).
Shane Kim, Corporate VP, Microsoft Game Studios comments, “The participation in the ‘Halo 3’ beta was staggering. Witnessing such a great reaction to a small portion of the game has been inspiring. It’s a testimony to the fervor and anticipation that surrounds ‘Halo 3.’ We’re confident that on Sept. 25 Halo 3 will drive an extraordinary wave of new gamers to the Xbox 360 platform and Xbox LIVE.”
Microsoft also mentioned that the Halo 3 beta attracted 820,000 unique participants as well has logged 12 million hours of online gameplay in its short test period. That is equivalent to more than 1,400 years of continuous play by one person. So now, wait till September 2007, when Halo 3 will release!