Halo 4 Limited Edition Announced

[twistedsymphony]

343 Industries unveiled a Limited Edition for the upcoming Halo 4 to be released in North America on November 6th at $100 USD.
http://collectorsedition.org/uploads/2012/05/halo_4_limited_edition_steelbook-540x370.jpg (http://collectorsedition.org/uploads/2012/05/halo_4_limited_edition_steelbook.jpg)

While not explicitly confirmed it does look like it will include a SteelBook or similar case for the game, other physical goodies include a "UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet" which includes armor schematics ship blueprints and other information., Also included are "exclusive" bonus videos including making-of content, expanded character stories as well as a 90 live-action series "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn".

Microsoft seems to be taking a page out of Activision's book for most of the content included are load of bonus DLC including access to "three future competitive multiplayer map packs... available post-launch" which seems quite similar to the bonus content included with the Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition. (http://collectorsedition.org/game-db/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-hardened-edition-360-ntsc)

No official word yet on a European variant though if past Microsoft rreleases are any indication they will be nearly identical to the North American release.

Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition (http://collectorsedition.org/game-db/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-hardened-edition-360-ntsc)... View this article on the HomePage. (http://collectorsedition.org/10398/halo-4-limited-edition-announced)

[foreverflash]

ZOMG HOLY SHIT!

:woowoo:

Preordered.

[I_BE_WILL]

Available for preorder in Australia as of about 10min ago

http://www.ebgames.com.au/xbox360-157737-Halo-4-Limited-Edition-Xbox-360

$128 AUD

[gurpswoo1]

So with the exception of Briefing Packet and the schematics, everything else is DLC and likely not even on the disc either.

If that is the case, No need to bring to Euro.

Not interested.

[vhal_x]

So with the exception of Briefing Packet and the schematics, everything else is DLC and likely not even on the disc either.

If that is the case, No need to bring to Euro.

Not interested.

Me neither really... Will probably still go for it as we'd be getting the game anyway, but I was really looking forward to a nice Legendary edition again :no:

Gutted that it's just gonna be this or nothing really :hammer: xx

[themidlandmaster]

Will grab this for twenty bucks six months later

Terrible edition and way too expensive

[themidlandmaster]

343 Industries unveiled a Limited Edition for the upcoming Halo 4 to be released in North America on November 6th at $100 USD.
http://collectorsedition.org/uploads/2012/05/halo_4_limited_edition_steelbook-540x370.jpg (http://collectorsedition.org/uploads/2012/05/halo_4_limited_edition_steelbook.jpg)

While not explicitly confirmed it does look like it will include a SteelBook or similar case for the game, other physical goodies include a "UNSC Infinity Briefing Packet" which includes armor schematics ship blueprints and other information., Also included are "exclusive" bonus videos including making-of content, expanded character stories as well as a 90 live-action series "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn".

Microsoft seems to be taking a page out of Activision's book for most of the content included are load of bonus DLC including access to "three future competitive multiplayer map packs... available post-launch" which seems quite similar to the bonus content included with the Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition. (http://collectorsedition.org/game-db/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-hardened-edition-360-ntsc)

No official word yet on a European variant though if past Microsoft rreleases are any indication they will be nearly identical to the North American release.

Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition (http://collectorsedition.org/game-db/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-hardened-edition-360-ntsc)... View this article on the HomePage. (http://collectorsedition.org/10398/halo-4-limited-edition-announced)

Isnt the silver thing a steelbook?

[comaamen86]

me wants just for the steel alone

[comaamen86]

http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/32140268/Halo-4-Limited-Edition/Product.html?searchstring=halo+4&searchtype=gameall&searchsource=2&searchfilters=s%7bhalo+4%7d%2bc%7b362%7d%2b&urlrefer=search

http://www.shopto.net/XBOX%20360/VIDEO%20GAMES/XB2HA35-Halo%204%20Limited%20Collectors%20Edition.html

up for preorder

[gurpswoo1]

£65+ ouch.

[nipperkipper]

Im guessing an initial pre order sell out and then flooded at release, seems the norm with flagship microsoft releases

[gurpswoo1]

Im guessing an initial pre order sell out and then flooded at release, seems the norm with flagship microsoft releases

Couldn't agree more

[davidw]

got my order in with ShopTo.net nonetheless - gutted they are not doing a legendary or otherwise named ultimate edition but still looks nice - at the end of the day the game is the most important part...

[Craig]

My thinking is they didn't want to license out the Steelbook branding.

[Resseh]

don't see the point in buying halo CEs at launch as they always seem to be cheaper than standard editions within a month

[foreverflash]

No one has even asked about the "design" on the steelbook. From the picture, it appears it will have all kinds of intricate and complex "embossing"; the design looks to me like its raised up all around the whole steelbook. Let me tell you, if that's the case, this will be very, very desirable. Also, if Microsoft does what Activision did with Modern Warfare 3 limited edition, this Halo 4 limited edition WILL be more limited than usual and sell out long before launch. This will NOT be easy to find after release. Not like previous editions that were tiered or mass produced. These small, steelbook editions are always a better investment for collecting.

[gurpswoo1]

That is true, the steelbook does indeed look nice, but it is a photoshoped promo.

Will have to wait for final images,

We certainly have time on this release, very early. Lets just hope the finish the game on time.

[foreverflash]

That is true, the steelbook does indeed look nice, but it is a photoshoped promo.

Will have to wait for final images,

We certainly have time on this release, very early. Lets just hope the finish the game on time.But just imagine if the steelbook really does have all that design "embossed"! It will certainly be the talk of the "steelbook" collectors' world...

[themidlandmaster]

No one has even asked about the "design" on the steelbook. From the picture, it appears it will have all kinds of intricate and complex "embossing"; the design looks to me like its raised up all around the whole steelbook. Let me tell you, if that's the case, this will be very, very desirable. Also, if Microsoft does what Activision did with Modern Warfare 3 limited edition, this Halo 4 limited edition WILL be more limited than usual and sell out long before launch. This will NOT be easy to find after release. Not like previous editions that were tiered or mass produced. These small, steelbook editions are always a better investment for collecting.

All the halo editions so far have lost value

[foreverflash]

All the halo editions so far have lost valueI don't think that's entirely true. The original black label version of Halo 1 (sealed or not) (for Xbox Original) (the one without "game of the year" marking) is still quite rare and valuable. Certainly much more valuable than when it first released as a standard game. Talking strictly about the NTSC version too. I believe European version got a major influx of supply for that and was not nearly as limited as the original NTSC black label.

Also, the Halo Wars limited edition is a bit rare and valuable - (which is similar to Gears of War 1, Mass Effect 1, Spinter Cell Conviction, Mass Effect 2, which all had small size limited editions - not much bigger in size than a small book).

I also know for a fact that the Original black label Halo 2 (sealed), the Halo Triple Pack and the Halo ODST limited edition (w/ controller) are all still valuable and somewhat rare. They certainly can cost a good amount more than standard price, depending solely on condition.

Most all of the above Halo titles could easily sell for more than they retailed for, which would mean they have increased slightly in value if not significantly (like for Halo 1 black label sealed).

[Biggav4000]

I still won't be buying it at launch,unless its strictly limited,but like past HALO CE's I doubt it will be.:tumbleweed:

[foreverflash]

I still won't be buying it at launch,unless its strictly limited,but like past HALO CE's I doubt it will be.:tumbleweed:lol That's fine. I wouldn't pursuade you otherwise my friend. ;) In fact, at this point in the Halo universe, I'm just "collecting" the games for completion...I'm not really interested in playing them.

[Feat]

Gonna be buying this because i'm a huge fan of halo but not a fan that it looks to be as mass produced as mw3 hardened :(

[davidw]

Yeah hopefully it will be of good quality - the fact it includes a steelbook already puts it above a lot of other CE's though :)

[Pielord]

lol That's fine. I wouldn't pursuade you otherwise my friend. ;) In fact, at this point in the Halo universe, I'm just "collecting" the games for completion...I'm not really interested in playing them.

I have to ask this as I don't quite understand why you would get it if you don't plan on playing it. Seems crazy to me :S

[I_BE_WILL]

Mighty Ape has preorder skins up, as well as being about $80 ( $48 cheaper than the $128 everywhere else) The skins are worth a look at considering that i've yet to see any others pop up yet.

http://www.mightyape.com.au/product/Xbox-360/Halo-4-Limited-Edition/20302628/

[UdonRebel]

Halo 4 Special edition sound track limited to 5000:
http://forbiddenplanet.com/95098-halo-4-original-soundtrack-special-limited-edition-box-set/#product-description

Halo 4 special edition art book:
http://forbiddenplanet.com/92608-the-art-of-halo-4-limited-edition-hardcover/#product-description

[gu8]

that artbook looks nice udon mate

[UdonRebel]

Thanks Gu8, picked one up as soon as i saw it, chiefs looking AWESOME.

[toxicatom5]

Halo 4 Special edition sound track limited to 5000:
http://forbiddenplanet.com/95098-halo-4-original-soundtrack-special-limited-edition-box-set/#product-description

Halo 4 special edition art book:
http://forbiddenplanet.com/92608-the-art-of-halo-4-limited-edition-hardcover/#product-description

These are both listed at 50GBP when I look, just curious if it is less for those in the UK? The AC3 Limited Edition Art Book also showed up as 50GBP for me, but was 25GBP for those in the UK.

[vhal_x]

These are both listed at 50GBP when I look, just curious if it is less for those in the UK? The AC3 Limited Edition Art Book also showed up as 50GBP for me, but was 25GBP for those in the UK.

They're both 50GBP.

The art book though has got you confused :P The art book still shows as 50GBP to those of us in the UK on Forbidden Planet's website. It was on the Ubisoft Online Store that the artbook for AC3 was showing as 25 GBP :) xx

[toxicatom5]

They're both 50GBP.

The art book though has got you confused :P The art book still shows as 50GBP to those of us in the UK on Forbidden Planet's website. It was on the Ubisoft Online Store that the artbook for AC3 was showing as 25 GBP :) xx

oops you're right! Thanks for confirming the prices too!!!

[kittychloe]

that sound track is way too expensive.. i dont buy music as it is due to the price

[Kusuriuri]

you can find it cheaper here..and with free shipping world wide...
https://www.bookdepository.com/Art-Halo-4-Paul-Davies/9781781163245/message/fDIwODIwXjQwfDIwMDMwXjQw

[UdonRebel]

That's the standard hardback art book (currently ?15 on amazon uk), the ?50 some's with an outer case and signed lithograph inside :thumb:

[Kusuriuri]

oh ok ok..my bad xD

[Hans v Hube]

That's the standard hardback art book (currently ?15 on amazon uk), the ?50 some's with an outer case and signed lithograph inside :thumb:

Would like to get but not sure after the last so called Ltd Ed Halo book with Signed Lithographs inside.

I was lucky to get mine from Titan Books I think the Forbidden Planet ones were rogue ones?

Vhal_X can fill us in with the fun on that.

[Legendhawk]

Here is my Halo 4 - Limited Edition EU UNBOXING !
This nice and good looking , epic edition ;) hope you like it .

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Contains :

-: steelbook
-: DLC
-: poster
-: journal
-: exlusive outer box

New Game Today : Halo 4 - Standard Edition EU UNBOXING With Gamestop Exclusive Content

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[kennyrh]

I picked up an unwanted pre-order from GAME on Friday. Cost me ?70 but i didn't realise it had sold out at a lot of places.

Very unusual CE and that steelbook is amazing :thumb:

Overall I thought it was a very solid collectors item - if a little DLC heavy.

Guy in the shop mentioned that he'd heard that the worldwide print-run on this was 1 million with expected sales of 8 million for the game. Surely not . . .

[Twisted]

if they expect 8 million sales...then like in the past..worldwide run prints will be 10 million :D