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Though no special edition was released with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', a ''Halo 3: ODST Collector's Pack'' was made available alongside the standard version. This included the game itself, along with a limited edition UNSC-style Xbox 360 controller. | Though no special edition was released with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', a ''Halo 3: ODST Collector's Pack'' was made available alongside the standard version. This included the game itself, along with a limited edition UNSC-style Xbox 360 controller. | ||
A ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' special edition Xbox 360 S was released on September 14, 2010. It features a Xbox 360 S Edition, a copy of the game, two controllers, and a wireless headset, all of which are based on the game. Colored silver gray, the console is based on an in-game [[Archive Reader T4|archive reader unit]] and [[M70|associated controller]] used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. The console actually [[Halo: Reach Xbox easter egg|appears in the game]] in [[Catherine Halsey|Halsey's]] [[Tribute Room|lab]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27385 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Unboxed'']</ref> The controller and headset were also released individually. | A ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' special edition Xbox 360 S was released on September 14, 2010. It features a Xbox 360 S Edition, a copy of the game, two controllers, and a wireless headset, all of which are based on the game. Colored silver gray, the console is based on an in-game [[Archive Reader T4|archive reader unit]] and [[M70|associated controller]] used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. The console actually [[Halo: Reach Xbox easter egg|appears in the game]] in [[Catherine Halsey|Halsey's]] [[Tribute Room|lab]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27385 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Unboxed'']</ref> The controller and headset were also released individually. The disc eject button emits a Spartan energy shield recharging sound, and the power button emits the spawning sound of a Halo 3/Reach multiplayer powerup. | ||
A ''[[Halo 4]]'' version of the console was released alongside the game on November 6, 2012. The special edition console also includes a copy of the game, two special-edition controllers, and a wired headset. It also includes Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content (FOTUS armor avatar costume, in-game FOTUS Spartan Armor, avatar [[Promethean Crawler]] prop, in-game [[Lightrifle]] Skin, and in-game unique Unicorn [[emblem]]).<ref name="Bulletin 7/25/12">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-72512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' ''The Halo Bulletin: 7.25.12]</ref> The console and controllers feature a blue-white geometric pattern on a translucent, black body; the ring of light on the console and controller guide button (normally green) feature blue lights to match the overall color scheme.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/14/Xbox-360-Limited-Edition-Halo-4-Console-Bundle-and-Accessories-Revealed-at-San-Diego-Comic-Con-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 4 Console Bundle and Accessories Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con]''</ref> The buttons on the console emit electronic sounds when pressed.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35_pXjNsDUY&feature=channel&list=UL '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 4 Flag Stabbing and Spartan Cosplay - Comic-Con 2012'']</ref> An alternate ''Halo 4'' controller featuring the UNSC emblem on a translucent, dark grey body, was made available individually on October 21, 2012, and includes an Avatar T-shirt as exclusive downloadable content.<ref name="Bulletin 7/25/12"/> The controller also features a transforming D-Pad.<ref>'''Halo 4 Limited Edition Wireless Controller Package Contents'''</ref> | A ''[[Halo 4]]'' version of the console was released alongside the game on November 6, 2012. The special edition console also includes a copy of the game, two special-edition controllers, and a wired headset. It also includes Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content (FOTUS armor avatar costume, in-game FOTUS Spartan Armor, avatar [[Promethean Crawler]] prop, in-game [[Lightrifle]] Skin, and in-game unique Unicorn [[emblem]]).<ref name="Bulletin 7/25/12">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-72512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' ''The Halo Bulletin: 7.25.12]</ref> The console and controllers feature a blue-white geometric pattern on a translucent, black body; the ring of light on the console and controller guide button (normally green) feature blue lights to match the overall color scheme.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/14/Xbox-360-Limited-Edition-Halo-4-Console-Bundle-and-Accessories-Revealed-at-San-Diego-Comic-Con-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 4 Console Bundle and Accessories Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con]''</ref> The buttons on the console emit electronic sounds when pressed.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35_pXjNsDUY&feature=channel&list=UL '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 4 Flag Stabbing and Spartan Cosplay - Comic-Con 2012'']</ref> An alternate ''Halo 4'' controller featuring the UNSC emblem on a translucent, dark grey body, was made available individually on October 21, 2012, and includes an Avatar T-shirt as exclusive downloadable content.<ref name="Bulletin 7/25/12"/> The controller also features a transforming D-Pad.<ref>'''Halo 4 Limited Edition Wireless Controller Package Contents'''</ref> | ||