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*A remote-controlled toy Warthog was one of the first Xbox 360 Avatar accessories available after the August 11, 2009 dashboard update that introduced Avatar accessories. It is available from the Xbox Live Avatar shop for 320 Microsoft Points, under ''Halo 3: ODST''-themed accessories.
*A remote-controlled toy Warthog was one of the first Xbox 360 Avatar accessories available after the August 11, 2009 dashboard update that introduced Avatar accessories. It is available from the Xbox Live Avatar shop for 320 Microsoft Points, under ''Halo 3: ODST''-themed accessories.
*In ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3: ODST'', and ''Halo: Reach'', the Warthog's tires are printed with the word ''PUMA''. This is a reference to an episode of ''[[Red vs Blue]]'''s in which Simmons and Grif argue with Sarge about whether to call the vehicle a ''Puma'' or ''Warthog''.
*In ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3: ODST'', and ''Halo: Reach'', the Warthog's tires are printed with the word ''PUMA''. This is a reference to an episode of ''[[Red vs Blue]]'''s in which Simmons and Grif argue with Sarge about whether to call the vehicle a ''Puma'' or ''Warthog''.
*The ''Halo 4'' Warthog is featured in ''Forza Motorsport 4''.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-26-halo-4-warthog-in-forza-4 '''Eurogamer.net''': ''Halo 4 Warthog in Forza 4'']</ref> It is not drivable in game, though it appears in the Autovista mode where players can examine various details of the cars. The Warthog descriptions feature narration by [[Cortana]]. It is unlocked by unlocking all other non-DLC cars in Autovista.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5846754/how-to-unlock-halos-warthog-in-forza-4 '''Kotaku''': How to Unlock Halo's Warthog In Forza 4]</ref> The developers considered adding the Warthog as a drivable vehicle, but due to ''Forza''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s focus on technical accuracy, the Warthog would have been difficult to implement due to its large size, unusual 4-wheel drive mechanics, unusual tires, and the various fictional technologies employed.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-23-why-you-cant-drive-forza-4s-warthog '''Eurogamer''':  Why you can't drive Forza 4's Warthog]</ref>
*The ''Halo 4'' Warthog is featured in ''Forza Motorsport 4''.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-26-halo-4-warthog-in-forza-4 '''Eurogamer.net''': ''Halo 4 Warthog in Forza 4'']</ref> It is not drivable in game, though it appears in the Autovista mode where players can examine various details of the cars. The Warthog descriptions feature narration by [[Cortana]]. It is unlocked by unlocking all other non-DLC cars in Autovista.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5846754/how-to-unlock-halos-warthog-in-forza-4 '''Kotaku''': How to Unlock Halo's Warthog In Forza 4]</ref> The developers considered adding the Warthog as a drivable vehicle, but due to ''Forza''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s focus on technical accuracy, the Warthog would have been difficult to implement due to its large size, unusual 4-wheel drive mechanics, unusual tires, and the various fictional technologies employed.<ref> However, it is a playable vehicle in Forza Horizon 3.[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-23-why-you-cant-drive-forza-4s-warthog '''Eurogamer''':  Why you can't drive Forza 4's Warthog]</ref>
*The scout Warthog can be more useful in combat if one player stands on the back of the Warthog with a turret. This can provide for a makeshift Warthog with more powerful turrets.
*The scout Warthog can be more useful in combat if one player stands on the back of the Warthog with a turret. This can provide for a makeshift Warthog with more powerful turrets.