Microsoft's Xbox 360 Halo Special Edition boasts 360 Elite features, without the big price tag (Source: Microsoft)
Xbox 360 goes green and gold in anticipation of Halo 3 release
When Microsoft held its E3 press conference in June, the
only major announcement related to Xbox 360 hardware was the reveal of a Halo
Special Edition console. Although Halo 3 itself won’t be hitting shelves
until next week, gamers looking to dial up their Halo-fever can now pick up the
Special Edition console from their local electronics and games retailer.
At the time of announcement, Microsoft focused mainly on the
Halo 3 console’s authentic Spartan green and gold finish and comes with
matching Xbox 360 Wireless Controller,20GB Hard Drive, Headset, Play &
Charge Kit, Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme available via Xbox Live download.
DailyTech, however, saw the HDMI output feature of
the new console as a sign of things to come. Less than a month later, HDMI
ports were spotted
on Xbox 360 20GB Premium consoles.
Gamers wanting the HDMI output feature but not interested in
spending the extra money for an Xbox
360 Elite can be assured of getting such a console by purchasing the Halo
Special Edition. The Halo console retails for $399, while the regular Premium
console is $349. For a short period, Best Buy was offering $349 Premium
consoles with guaranteed
HDMI output.
The special green console is not the only Halo promo item on
Microsoft’s list. Microsoft has designed both a black
and brown Halo
edition Zunes preloaded with appropriately themed soundtracks and media. In
June, retailer GameStop revealed special Halo
3-themed Xbox 360 controllers featuring Todd McFarlane artwork and Spartan
green wireless headset.
Halo 3 launches on September 25 in what could be the biggest game launch in
history.
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