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Also known as: Halo III
Halo 3

Halo 3

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Published by: Microsoft
Developed by: Bungie Software
Release Date: September 25, 2007
Genre: First-Person Shooter
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    About This Game

    The epic saga continues with Halo 3, the hugely anticipated third chapter in the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo franchise. Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax.

    Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Halo 3 expands on everything that has made the Halo franchise great, adding a wealth of graphical, technical and gameplay advancements, as well as offering a whole new level of online gameplay.

    ESRB Rating: M for Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Violence
    Genre: First-Person Shooter
    Online Play: 16 Versus / 4 Co-Op
    Exclusively on Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    MSRP: $59.99
    September 25, 2007
    MSRP: GBP £49.99
    September 25, 2007
    Expansion Packs:
    {XBL EXPANSION} Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack
    {XBL EXPANSION} Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack II
    {XBL EXPANSION} Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack
     

    Master Chief
    As the main character of the Halo series, the Master Chief has created quite a reputation for himself. Serving as the biggest gun in Microsoft’s opening salvo for the launch of the original Xbox, Halo has become the flagship title for Microsoft’s home video game consoles, thanks to the exploits of SPARTAN 117.

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    General Features
    • Next-gen advantage: Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Halo 3 expands on everything that has made the Halo franchise great, adding a wealth of technical and gameplay advancements
    • Evolution of design: Next-generation high-definition visuals, enhanced A.I., an advanced real-time lighting engine, and new weapons, characters, and challenges are just a few examples of Halo 3's evolution of design and technology
    • Online multiplayer: Working in concert with Xbox Live on Xbox 360, Halo 3 builds upon the unique social multiplayer experience and innovative, evolving online gameplay of Halo 2
    Multiplayer Functions
    • Online Versus Multiplayer (16 players)
    • Online Co-Op Multiplayer (4 players)
    • Online Multiplayer
    Support Functions
    • 16:9 Support
    • 720p Support
    • Dolby Digital 5.1
    • Memory Card
    • Custom Soundtrack
    • Downloadable Content

    For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view IGN's Videogame Specs FAQ.

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    ESRBHalo 3
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: United States

    PEGIHalo 3
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    Halo 3
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Region: Japan

    Halo 3
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: Australia

    ESRBHalo 3 (Collector's Edition)
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: United States

    Halo 3 (Collector's Edition)
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: Australia

    ESRBHalo 3 Legendary Edition
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: United States

    Halo 3 Legendary Edition
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    Halo 3 Legendary Edition
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: Australia

    Halo 3 Limited Collector's Edition
    Publisher: Microsoft
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 25, 2007
    Release Region: United Kingdom

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