Reach for the Halo

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What is likely to be one of the biggest games of 2010, Halo: Reach, is getting the ultimate collector’s treatment, just like Halo 3 did. Available for pre-order starting today at participating retailers worldwide are the Limited and Legendary editions of Reach, each stuffed full with exclusive content fans will queue for hours to get, and then throw into a cupboard.

Reach will be available in standard, Limited and Legendary editions when the game launches this year. Both the Limited and Legendary editions are filled with content based on the fiction of Halo: Reach and the Halo universe, and are expected to sell out quickly. The Legendary edition, which will be produced in very limited quantities, is designed for the Halo fan who has to have it all. The centerpiece is a collectible 10 inch tall, more than 10 pound statue of Noble Team, created by the acclaimed designers at McFarlane Toys. Full details on the contents of the Limited and Legendary editions are below:

Halo: Reach Limited Edition
In addition to the game disc and manual, the Limited edition includes:
· Game disc housed in recovered ONI ”black box”
· An exclusive Elite armor set for use in multiplayer modes
· Artifact bag containing Dr. Halsey’s personal journal and other classified documents and effects that unravel long held secrets from the “Halo” universe

Halo: Reach Legendary Edition
The complete “Halo: Reach” collection. In addition to the game disc, manual, and the complete contents of the Limited edition, the Legendary edition includes:
· Noble Team statue expertly crafted by the artisans at McFarlane Toys. Individually molded, hand-painted and individually numbered, this statue is a must-have for any serious “Halo” fan
· UNSC-themed custom packaging
· An exclusive multiplayer Spartan armor effect

The standard edition of Halo: Reach will have an estimated price of €69.99, and the Limited and Legendary editions of the game will retail for €84.99 and €129.99, respectively. The two special editions will be available only while supplies last, so fans who want to secure their copy and ensure access to the exclusive in-game armor sets are encouraged to pre-order quickly.

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