It’s being reported that 3 diffrent editions of Bungie’s highly anticipated release are being prepared for retail this fall. Some of you already know about the “Legendary Edition” which will include a miniature replica of a Halo Spartan Mjolnir Mark VI Helmet, but what’s making the proverbial $hit hit the fan is the price. Gamestop has this edition listed at $129.99. What exactly have they decided to stuff in this edition to justify the price? Well straight from the product listing we have:
“Purchase the Halo Legendary Edition and receive a Halo Spartan Mjolnir Mark VI Helmet Replica!
* Also includes two bonus discs that contain:
- Behind-the-scenes at Bungie Studios with new insights into the Halo Universe and the making of Halo 3.
- A special hi-res collection of all cinematics from Halo 1 and Halo 2 with director commentary from the Bungie Team bonus
- Community content from Red vs. Blue, This Spartan Life and Exclusive Gamer Tiles & a Theme
- Each unit will be serialized for added individuality and collectability. Not life-size.
Due to the unusal size and weight of this product an extra $10 shipping and handling fee will be applied to all orders.“
All this and the priveledge to shell out an extra $10 to have someone hand deliver it to you, or your doormat! whichever seems like a good idea at the time!
For those of us not so forthcoming with the change burning a hole in our pockets, Gamestop has also bothered to list a Collectors Edition of the game which includes no details on the product listing. I’m sure there’s the mandatory “Making of _____ ” dvd in there somewhere, it’s just probably not finalized. OH and for those who are really tryin to finish the fight without the extra badges of honor, there’s also a listing for a standard edition of the game.
Now, run off and prepare to enter bootcamp for this mission.
