Listen up kids -- the holidays have come
way early. We've got our hands on the special edition
Xbox 360 all done up in
Halo 3 fashion... but that's not all. The boys from Redmond sent a massive,
massive package our way, including a giant, custom army bag, custom dog tags, two army meal rations, a first aid kit, the Xbox itself, two
Halo 3 controllers and a headset, plus some other stuff hidden in the nooks and crannies. But -- there's one thing in the box we weren't expecting... and that's the crazy Legendary Edition packaging for the game itself, housed in a full size, manically detailed Master Chief helmet. Hit the gallery and feast your eyes on all the (presumably) rare goodness in our Engadget-style unboxing of the bag and system. We can honestly say we're a bit stoked on this.
posted Sep 21st 2007 6:18PM
i definately dont have an Xbox, or play Halo.
but this would make me do both.
aaannd more. ;)
Word!
I have Halo, Halo on PC and Halo 2 limited edition.
I don't have the 360,but the Spiderman senses inside me are urging me to buy this Legendary Edition regardless even though I haven't bough the RROD machine................yet
"but this would make me do both.
aaannd more. ;)"
Anal?
Definitely*
I think Microsoft is just bribing these guys to market their name instead of Apple's, with all the web-publicity Engadget has been throwing their way; in other words, all the i-[insert generic appliance name here].
Way to go M$, it would've bought my attention/loyalty for a while as well (at least until some other company throws some chotchky bag my way!)
Dont buy one, my xbox suffered from the lights a while back and it was out of warrantie so today i thought what the heck and went out and got one of these new xbox 360 halo 3 editions within 30 minutes i had...three new rings....of the same red type im sad to say i think ive lost it with microsoft
Don't listen to these bone heads. The Xbox won't RRoD if you take care of it and give it plenty of ventilation. Especially with the new Xboxes and the larger heat-sink, it won't over heat. Trust me, I'm still running off the original launch consoles, along with many of my friends.
Sweetness!! I would sell it in a heartbeat; the game only, that will bring soooo much money and the buy the game on release date.
Or maybe having the game first and having bragging rights is better?
Solid Snake > Master Chief
Master Chief would annihilate Snake. Then Master Chief might go tag team on Snake's ass with Marcus Fenix.
"manically detailed"!?
That actually looks *less* detailed than I would have imagined. Oh well, I guess I'm just hard to impress.
I want a poly-count :)
You'll be giving this away, right?
My thoughts exactly.
I hate the Halo series, but Microsoft really went all out on the packaging. Nice job.
There's no need to give it away. My uber-ninja minions are already on their way.
Beware, Ryan Block. Beware.
hope Engadget is holding another give away with this as top prize
HOLY GUAC-A-MOLY! That is one helluva custom SWAG pack! Name imprints, dogtags and laser engraving? Wow.
But I agree with the guy that says this stuff should be sold, not merely given away. Put it up on eBay and feed a nice charity like Kid's Play or something. Better yet, Microsoft can offer a customized Halo 3 set just like this one for the auction winner!
you are one lucky man, Ryan!!!!
I notice that it only says that you can't SELL it before 9/25 =D
I can has teh good stuff? :(
Damn....What will take longer unboxing this or playing the game????
So does the Halo 3 edition 360 give an orange ring of death then?
hahaha, that was a very funny comment, mucho props on that my brotha!
I am going to say the same thing I told the Sales guy at EB: If you let a woman see one of these in your room she will never come back because it shows how much of a nerd you are. This only applies to people under the age of 18 tough.
Yeah to girls in college that helmet might as well be a bottle cap on the ground. They know by now that Halo is just a part of almost every normal man's life.
I made my girlfriend play through in cooperative with me before I would move in with her.
it was like pulling teeth, but she got through both of them...
lol u guys serious? Anyone else have a Halo Girlfriend story to tell? I Actually would liek to hear ot cause I do not know anyone this has happened to. =)
My girlfriend get turned on that im a nerd and not some jock so it works for me. I'll stay a nerd if it means more sex and halo.
My girlfriend IS a gamer. At first I thought is was awesome.
...till I found out she was better than me at video games.
i agree,
but i would have to say that it probably loses it's acceptance once your out of college.
Having this thing laying around is pretty much 40 y/o virgin decoration.
and if a high school girl saw this in some kids room, she would be stupid not to date him in a second, if he has $140 to blow on a video game, he probably has plenty to spend on her.
i have to say Ryan Block is pretty lucky, cause even if Engadget gives this whole shabang away, he's pretty much obligated to keep his customized dog tags.
That is so friggin awesome!
Wow! Love it. I want one! NOW!
For the LOVE OF GOD please tell me you are giving this away....
You just point me to who I have to kill and its done....
Man, after looking through the gallery, it's crazy how much they put into customizing that stuff for you. Really neat.
SUPERB!
Rock on dudes!
Lol, "Master Chief Ryan Block"
I've been wondering, does the helmet fit on one's head?
Nope. The hole itself is rectangle-shaped.
@gunluva
what if i have a rectangle-shaped head?
...you guys are SO up Apple's ass again. Oh wait. sorry. wrong article :)
Damn, that thing is shiny!
So when is the last time Apple sent a bunch of their super-fans something early as a "thank you for making us a successful company" gift?
Oh right, you get a swift kick in the legal sprouts if you even GUESS what a product is before it's been released. Why do people love them so?
There we go again. This article has NOTHING to do with Apple. Just like the XP downgrade article... and you little fanbois come running around screaming and hollering about god knows what. OMG! WTF?!
Hi there pot. My name is kettle. Have we met? What color did you say I was?
You're mad because Apple just sends products to review and don't try to buy off reviewers? Good call.
Can we stay on topic, please?
"You're mad because Apple just sends products to review and don't try to buy off reviewers?"
Actually.. Cnet reviewers received a "gift basket" from apple a while ago. Not review items, but simply a "special thanks for the holidays" gift.. of course their "code of ethics" didn't allow them to keep it.
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-7971-1.html
Not saying there's anything wrong with that, I just wanted to point out how terribly wrong you were. :)
All in good fun.
Good catch. Never saw that before you mentioned it.
What are the odds of Engadget sending theirs back?
No, they'll probably give it away, like most of the stuff they get.
Ryan: I've always thought you had the best job on the planet.
But....
I've never been jealous... until today! :p
That's my xbox 360!
Is your name on it?
Oh wait, yes it is...
Now... lets all talk in a language we both understand very well: dollar signs.
How much would you be willing to part with all of that? ^^;;
Or, do you accept a pint of blood, an organ, or future first born child, paper or plastic? ^^;
Name a number. :D
And, I will love you long time. :P
Not only will I love you LONGER time, but I will up the ante with 2 ORGANS and my firstborn child.
Is that helmet wearable? They should have integrated a headset into it, that way our parents could be even more disappointed in what has become of us and our addiction.
you sir, just listed what every kid on instructibles will be doing for the next 2 months. PEW PEW PEW for the win.
He's not going to give this away. It's got "Ryan Block" all over it! PLAY THE GAME RYAN, PLAY THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, that looks amazing. I want one... in fact, how do you go about getting 1 of the 60?
That is one serious "goodies bag." Wow!
My only question is, why are you posting this on Engadget and not playing Halo 3 until your thumbs fall off?
Dude, way old news, I've already finished the fight. I've finished the fight twice actually. Argos FTW.
so uhh, heres my comment for the entry for whenever youre giving this away. first?
Very impressive indeed!
can i have the meals and first aid for my camping trip next month? i would gladly exchange mountain dew and doritos or them!
It's refreshing to see that you actually appreciate the special package they sent you - unlike a certain other gizmo site, who threw the stuff aside like he was too good for it or didn't want or need it. I hope the folks from Redmond see that and make sure to respond appropriately the next time.
Ryan, it's days like this that must make you feel accomplished. Microsoft sending you personalized goodies to buy your love... man, thats so freaking sweet.
damn. engadget, I hate you. this makes me want to cancel my per order and get a legendary edition!
oh and I dugg it cause the gallery is awesome.
http://www.digg.com/xbox_360/Xbox_360_Halo_3_Legendary_Edition_unboxed
Is that James May taking the photo?
That IS James May! OMG! Is Ryan Block really James May?! And Batman?! And the Real Fake Steve Jobs?! And Santa?! We finaly have proof!
Haha I thought I was the only one who saw that :D
nice flannel
good lord. and here i am getting married tomorrow. honeymoon = no halo 3. *sigh*
;)
Now that's some serious marketing.
And some serious bribing.
And you're giving it all away right?... *hinthint*
OK, let's start a pool to see who can pick the date when the papers will be carrying a news story about a police bomb squad somewhere freaking out over the "nuke warning" on that bag.
very nice gallery, dugg.
Nice hair...
pretty cool, word to the wise though don't eat the MRE's they will make you crap a brick...
HOLY SHIT QUIERO MUCHO
Now... how do I get one again?
Man ! i think jealous doesn't quite describe how i feel right now...
I never won any of the contests you had! :(
But I sure wouldn't mind getting those controllers :D
gonna..u know...give it out? :) PUHLEEEEEEEEEZ
here here for another engadget give-away!?!
OMGZ that thing is actually BEAUTIFUL. good thing i preordered!
Props to MS for the PERSONALIZED care package. i want one too.
Lock your doors tonight.
Do you guys get to keep any of this or does it all go back to MSFT?
that package just made me cream my pants...how the hell can you be sent one of those for free. the perks of engadget.
you luck dogg enjoy man
At least the guy taking the pic isn't naked this time.
and u didn't slap that helmet onto a midget? That would be classic.
does the helmet have padding?... so i can wear it around.... or for halloween....
dude you are beyond lucky....god do i envy you...i assume this will sway your apple bias into uncle bills favor...forbes release to 100 and he is number 1 and a cool 69 billion
Made in China.
Insane, that has got to be the sweetest promo kit I have ever seen. You are one lucky SOB!
Congrats Ryan, I wouldn't give it away. I mean it's personalized just for you, giving it away would be a smack in he face to Microsoft and Bungie Studios. At least that's what I think about the idea. Have fun playing Halo 3.
Damn, must be nice to be an editor for Engadget.
Yo Ryan, i'm in NYC too. don't be afraid to share.
thats amazing. i can't even begin to say what i'd do to be given one of those sets. hell theres not much i wouldn't do to get that.
hey guys did you see wat the dickhead over at gizmodo.com did with their swag bag?he was throwing all these goodies around like it was shit,so disrespectful,Microsoft should not send anymore crap to them after that video
I've got to say, that is the coolest package of swag, console and media fun I have ever seen.
Of all of the different items you guys have ever posted on Engadget(and I'm a really dedicated reader), for some reason, this seems to be my absolute favorite...and thats just odd. I don't know why, but I really want this package...
It's just beautiful! Go Microsoft, amazing bundle!!! I've got to say, this is one of the best examples of marketing I have ever seen. It covers all the boundaries, if only they had sent Master Chief to Deliver it himself, it would be perfect. So how many of the Engadget staff are staying up all night to play? I know I would! And I'm not even that great at FPS!
Enjoy Engadget!!!!!
nice photo, but you are throwing your money right into microsofts mouth...
silly ones...
its a game - not more.
You lucky prick! I hope you f****ing ...
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anyway, thanks for sharing the unbox -- that looks too cool for words bro.
I'M NOT WORTHY! I'M NOT WORTHY! OMG! That has to be the coolest EVER. Microsoft just nailed this one. I don't know who they've got as the mind behind all these clever marketing ploys, but they'll be asking for a raise soon. Hell if they don't, I would give 'em one anyways