Special Halo 3 Xbox 360 console announced

by Dustin Burg { Jul 11th 2007 at 1:30PM }

Yesterday, rumors were flying around the internet that a new gray Xbox 360 would be revealed. Well, we were close as a new Xbox 360 was shown, but it wasn't gray. Microsoft just announced that they'll be releasing a special edition Halo 3 Xbox 360 sometime this Fall. This army green Halo 3 360 is accented by yellow highlights (think Halo 3 wireless headset color scheme) and includes a matching green 20GB HDD, wired headset, and wireless controller. The package will also include a play and charge kit and limited edition theme and gamer picture set. But what's most interesting is that the console WILL include an HDMI port on the back. So, it's kind of an Xbox 360 Elite/Premium hybrid where you only get a Premium style 20GB HDD, but you also get Elite style HDMI connectivity with only component cables included. Again, Microsoft did not set a firm release date or pricing for the new console.

Halo 3 Xbox 360 bundle contents recapped after the break including a bigger photo of this army green wonder. Oh yeah, Halo 3 game sold separately.

Halo 3 Xbox 360 Bundle Contents
- Halo 3 Special Edition Console
- Halo 3 Special Edition Wireless Controller
- Halo 3 Special Edition 20GB Hard Drive
- Halo 3 Special Edition Wired Headset
- Halo 3 Special Edition Gamer Pics and Theme (Exclusive download via Xbox LIVE)
- Component HD AV Cable
- Ethernet Cable
- HDMI Port
- Play & Charge Kit
- Xbox LIVE Silver Membership
- One-month Lbox LIVE Gold Membership
- Halo 3 game not included-sold separately

Tags: bungie, e3, e307, halo 3, halo 3 xbox 360, Halo3, Halo3Xbox360, xbox 360, Xbox360

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Me @ Jul 11th 2007 1:40PM

Woooo...

Project Ekim @ Jul 11th 2007 1:41PM

maby its not a hybrid but just a premuim and they are making all premiums and cores have HDMI

cKevinb1978 @ Jul 11th 2007 1:41PM

Who wants to bet that this marks the countdown to the day that HDMI is included on All 360 systems? Oh the joy's of being an "Early Adopter"

DjDATZ @ Jul 11th 2007 1:43PM

I would get this...if i wasnt going to be flat broke from buying so many damn games this fall...

DjDATZ @ Jul 11th 2007 1:56PM

This is solely aimed at the hardcore Halo fans that are still on the original Xbox playing Halo 2. When Halo 3 comes to the 360, they're going to want to upgrade, and this WILL be their SKU of choice.

Synapse49 @ Jul 11th 2007 1:58PM

So was this the machine in the actual photograph linked on X3F yesterday? The photo was part of a bet my buddy and I had together.

Anyone know?

Joshua @ Jul 11th 2007 1:59PM

Yellow highlights? I thought it was orange.

ANt @ Jul 11th 2007 2:11PM

I can't wait for the limited edition Laverne and Shirley 360!! Give me a break...

Ithilis @ Jul 11th 2007 2:21PM

So ugly, so lame.

NuAngel @ Jul 11th 2007 2:22PM

I put together a blog summarizing the 'grey 360' speculation - it IS the Halo 3 xbox.

http://blog.winbreak.com/2007/07/11/grey-no-green-xbox-360-secrets-revealed.aspx

Token @ Jul 11th 2007 2:28PM

Meh, different strokes for different folks.

Martin @ Jul 11th 2007 2:39PM

Why does it have to be such an ugly green? Why can't it be a darker cooler looking green? Hell the original Halo edition Xbox 1 looks cooler than this.

*Goes off to paint my xbox myself*

Manvir @ Jul 11th 2007 3:14PM

Its Halo-icious

intRvenous @ Jul 11th 2007 3:45PM

I suspect this looks amazing in person - difficult to photograph. The 'orange' is actually the amber/gold of MC's visor. There's lot's of nice details, like the 'battle damaged' top and bottom edges.

Agreed: if I wasn't spending $300 on games this season, I'd grab one...

drgoon76 @ Jul 11th 2007 4:06PM

I got one of the Halo Ltd back on the old console. I would go near this one with a ten foot pole. That thing is hideous looking.

Sammy D Kat @ Jul 11th 2007 4:23PM

You had me at hello. That is, until I saw that it's only a freakin' 20GB drive. WTF?

aZTEKv2 @ Jul 11th 2007 4:23PM

this looks like a great addition for the halo fans... speaking of being broke, its time for me to look for a 2nd job for all the games coming this fall.... gamefly wont cut it.

plus that wii fit game looks fun, and super smash brothers, THE MADNESS!!!

as far as ps3, i did not see anything that would make me want to purchase one. i give them props for metal gear solid, but didnt see anything that would appeal to me.

Mauricio @ Jul 11th 2007 4:34PM

the only shitty part about this is that if you upgrade your HDD to 120gb you'll have a cool looking Green and Orange 360 with a dull looking Grey and Silver HDD.

i do like the color scheme on the 360 though. i like the camo looking green with the metallic orange. Great contrast. intRvenous was right on about the "battle damage" detail. Looks good.

mike @ Jul 11th 2007 4:53PM

great news. im interested in the hdmi port only, and dont want to spend extra money for the 120gb hdd. Looks like the system is tailored just for me. I would rather have a blue console like the new announced controller colour, but really i dont care what my console looks like. Im just concerend about a cheaper then elite system with HDMi port.

TJ @ Jul 11th 2007 5:01PM

I've been holding off on getting a 360, but this just might be the one I've been waiting for...

DaStuph @ Jul 11th 2007 5:07PM

Dammit. I'd be all over it if it had the 120Gb drive. Should've just skinned the Elite instead...

Alex @ Jul 11th 2007 5:16PM

so what are they gonna add to the Elite to differentiate it from the HDMI-Premium? I don't think a bigger HD will cut it. Hmmm I am thinking the IPTV features...

Tim UF @ Jul 11th 2007 5:28PM

Does anyone know about the newer 360's reliability? Is the elite better than the older 360 premium as far as the ring of death goes?

I'm guessing the 360version2.0 with the cooler chipsets will be better...

Nick @ Jul 11th 2007 5:41PM

This is so gay. Why is the game not included? Dump that stupid useless play and charge kit and put the game in the box. This is like if when Sony did the Gran Turismo Edition PS2 if they didn't include the game...

Mike @ Jul 11th 2007 6:06PM

Thats a worst deal than Sony 80GB Bundle....

Sony may do dumb things, but they are NOT dumb like M$

OldNSlow @ Jul 11th 2007 7:56PM

Word Up Sammy D Kat!
I pre-ordered an Xbox when, after reading about Halo for 4 years in PC magazines; found it would only be available on Xbox.
I bought my second Xbox so I could have a "Halo Edition" Xbox.
Since 360 came out, I've predicted a Halo 3 edition Xbox, and now it comes to fruition.
How F***in lame that it is NOT the 360 to end ALL 360's!?!!
More so, how lame is it for MicroFlacid to stick ya with a box that needs a $150 upgrade (and a non-matching color scheme upgrade at that) right out of the box! AND NO HALO 3 COMES WITH IT!!!!?!!!!!!!!!
What's up Bill, yer kids need diamond encrusted platinum braces?

king spartan of seattle @ Jul 11th 2007 8:40PM

@$$ holes could have told us before I bought a elite COCK SUCKERS!!!

Titty Pink @ Jul 12th 2007 12:04PM

Baby shit green huh? Milk that Halo cash cow...

DeathKnight @ Jul 13th 2007 3:54PM

same here. my original xbox broke almost 3 years ago, if not longer, so this is perfect timing. i was gonna wait til halo 3 came out & i heard somewhere that microsofts probably gonna release it right around sept 25, but dont hold me to that...

Tom @ Jul 14th 2007 6:04AM

this looks awsome im so gona get this but id like to see a price and a release date for europe

Jordan @ Jul 18th 2007 1:28AM

That is exactly my situation DjDATZ. I really have had no reason to buy an Xbox 360. My games are Halo 1&2. I definetly think I am crazy to be spending this much on one game. But its Halo what can ya do. I agree that it probably looks cooler in person, and I would prefer this over plain white, or straight black.