Game Info

[L3giOn]

The epic saga continues with Halo 3, the hugely anticipated sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo franchise. In this third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.
Halo 3 represents the third chapter in the Halo trilogy—an international award-winning action series that grew into a global entertainment phenomenon, selling more than 14.5 million units worldwide, logging more than 650 million hours of multiplayer action on Xbox Live, and spawning action figures, books, a graphic novel, apparel, an upcoming film adaptation, and more.
Features

Next-gen advantage: Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Halo 3 expands on everything that has made the Halo franchise great, adding a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements.
Evolution of design: Next-generation high-definition visuals, enhanced A.I., an advanced real-time lighting engine, and new weapons, characters, and challenges are just a few examples of Halo 3's evolution of design and technology.
Unparalleled experience: Ultimately, these improvements provide gamers with an unparalleled experience and, in the end, tell an even more compelling and engrossing story.
Online multiplayer: Working in concert with Xbox Live on Xbox 360, Halo 3 builds upon the unique social multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving online gameplay of Halo 2.The Legendary Edition ($129.99 U.S. ERP) will be released in limited quantities and arrive in a highly collectible Spartan helmet case that no hardcore "Halo" fan should be without, along with two bonus disks full of supplemental content. The first disk will provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage and videos, including a high-definition "Making of 'Halo 3'" 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 even a look at some early game concepts and their evolution through the game's development. The disk will also include an audio-visual calibration tool, never before seen on a video game and custom designed by the "Halo 3" graphics and audio team to make the most of fans' high-definition home theaters, for the ultimate "Halo 3" and Xbox 360 audio and video performance.
The second bonus disk, an exclusive to the Legendary Edition, will include completely remastered cinematic material from "Halo: Combat Evolved" and "Halo 2," supplemented with developer commentaries, to provide a refresher course on the thrilling "Halo" story so far, and a featurette documenting a day in the life at Bungie. Exclusive content from the creative minds behind Machinima artists "Red vs. Blue" and "This Spartan Life" will also be included.
Finally, fans who purchase the Legendary Edition will receive an illuminating collection of original "Halo 3" storyboard art from artist Lee Wilson, depicting key moments and pivotal scenes from the epic cinematic production of "Halo."
The Limited Edition ($69.99 U.S. ERP) will also include a bounty of extras. Within a sleek metal collector's case, gamers will also receive the first bonus disk found in the Legendary Edition, as well as a special "Halo" fiction and art book. A must-have for "Halo" collectors and a source of invaluable and exclusive information, the piece is an elaborate and compelling guide to the species and factions that inhabit the worlds of the "Halo" universe, with never-before-seen art and story elements that expand and illustrate the depth and breadth of the "Halo" fiction.
And for those who crave nothing more than the highly anticipated third chapter to one of the greatest gaming trilogies, the Standard Edition ($59.99 U.S. ERP) will consist of the "Halo 3" game.

[KRAZY KILLLER]

Yo legion if you don't mind can you help me with distinguishing the differences between:

SMG,needler,spikers,assault rifle i mean there all machine gun type guns but they are basically the same except SMGs and spikers can dual weild. Sorry for noob question I just want to know the differences of all the weapons

[Stinkyf1re]

Yo legion if you don't mind can you help me with distinguishing the differences between:

SMG,needler,spikers,assault rifle i mean there all machine gun type guns but they are basically the same except SMGs and spikers can dual weild. Sorry for noob question I just want to know the differences of all the weapons

1. The SMG - a weapon meant for close range combat(usually dual weilded). It's rapid rate of fire makes it the perfect counter to someone coming at you up close with an Assault rifle. It also counters the spiker, and plasma rifle.

2. The Needler - While having been removed from the "dual weildable" class of weapon like it was in halo2, the Needler has recieved a significant damage boost and better homing abilities. A steady aim on the target will send purple needles blistering through your opponent even from long range!

3. The Spikers - The newest of all Halo weaponry, the Spiker (dual weilded) makes a deadly combination while indoor fighting. Dual spikers will shoot a steady and extremely rapid burst of hot spikes into your opponent. The weapons counter the assault rifle, as well as all other dual weildable weapons. However, trying to use this weapon from long range is NOT a good idea.

4. The Assault Rifle - the new starting weapon for Halo3. Where the assault rifle lacks in ammo, it makes up for with its medium range capabilities AS WELL AS a very strong melee attack. What it comes down to, when using the Assault rifle, is how best you decide to use your grenades, melee, and AR ammo to tip the fight to your favor (anyone remember the viddoc? ;) )

Hope that answers your question Krazy Killer, i know it was me not l3gion answering you but i figured i could help out. After all, halo3 is my game :)

EDIT***
L3gion - You should consider expanding the information on the online multiplayer portion of your post. Now that the beta is out and Gamepro has confirmed many other details of the new multiplayer, you should consider adding in the facts that:
1. Players will now be able to fully customize their online spartan character, including different armor, colors, and emblems.
2. New vehicles will be included such as the brute chopper.
3. Custom games have been given an INCREDIBLE amount of new options including: super speed, gravity control, player traits and appearance (such as players appearing on fire if they are in the lead) , infinite ammo, immunity to headshots, and indestructable vehicles :)

[o Echo 419 o]

Legion, that's some nicely detailed info you got there, kudos to ya.

[Fritz White]

Did you copy and paste that from somewhere? I want to know what the actual game disk case for the Legendary edition will be. I really like the metal case for the limited edition and I would prefer that over a plastic case. I think I'd also prefer an actual hard-back art book over a disc with art that I view on my TV. I might be changing my order to limited because it seems like the only main advantage of Legendary is a plastic helmet I can't wear.

[Spyponder]

He did a good job compiling the description from all different sources

[The Fonz]

If you didnt copy and paste that i salut you for being a halo fan and wasting that much time on halo 3 description.hopefully i will meet you on the xbox live battlefield:uzi::drunk

[killlah631]

Why is everyone making a big deal there is game info threads just like this for every game? But anyway nice info tells everything you need to know about how this great game is going to be.

[Spyponder]

I know this probably sounds stupid but what are the terminals for?:confused:

[Bas #36]

I have a question, is Halo3 going to be region free. I need to know because I am not sure if pre-ordering it is smart or not. Have a US 360 but live in Holland. So If I can play a PAL Halo on my NTSC console that would be great. What where the previous Halo's? Thanks Bas

[Bas #36]

So I guess Nobody knows something about the regioncode on Halo3. What about the first 2 where they region free or coded??
Covert please don't close this tread (we cant help it we are excited for this game unlike you,... HATER ;-) LOL)

[CovertDog]

I almost gave you an infraction for double posting, but then noticed there was sometime between the post. I let you off this time. But I'am Watching you.:p

[s2l_soldier]

Why, exactly, is this stickied? I mean, no offense, but you didn't say anything that can't be found out on Walmart's website, and , I think we can all agree, most Halo fans already knew all of this. It sounds to me like it's nothing more than an advertisement than what is usually allowed on this forum.

[Rocket]

Why, exactly, is this stickied? I mean, no offense, but you didn't say anything that can't be found out on Walmart's website, and , I think we can all agree, most Halo fans already knew all of this. It sounds to me like it's nothing more than an advertisement than what is usually allowed on this forum.

This was posted in April. All new game info is Stickied so that everyone can see it when it comes out. Usually stays stickied, because despite the fact that there are a lot of Halo Heads here, not everyone who plays the 360 plays Halo, and a lot of people probably don't know anything about it. This is their one stop shop for that info.

[ClutchPapi34]

Why, exactly, is this stickied? I mean, no offense, but you didn't say anything that can't be found out on Walmart's website, and , I think we can all agree, most Halo fans already knew all of this. It sounds to me like it's nothing more than an advertisement than what is usually allowed on this forum.

Almost every game has a stickied thread titled: Game Info
Not everyone has played Halo before.