Halo Waypoint live with Dashboard preview program, includes Avatar Awards

by Ben Gilbert { Oct 30th 2009 at 5:15PM }

It's not quite Wonka's chocolate factory, but the Xbox 360 Dashboard update preview participants are getting a taste of some delectable bonuses regardless. Earlier today, those lucky folks were granted their promised early access to the Halo Waypoint beta. Lo and behold, 11 Avatar Awards arrived alongside the addition (five for each gender's Avatar, one for both), unlocking based on various Achievements from Halo 3: ODST, ranging from Recon helmets to ODST t-shirts. Microsoft has provided little in the way of details on the addition, so feel free to let us know if you see anything particularly strange or interesting.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Tags: 343-industries, achievements, avatar, avatar-awards, dashboard-update-fall-2009, halo, halo-3, halo-3-odst, halo-waypoint, microsoft, odst

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

yolarrydabomb @ Oct 30th 2009 5:33PM

SPAMER ALERT! SPAMER ALERT!

MokeUSA @ Oct 30th 2009 5:39PM

While watching the intro movie, it says that it'll be fully launched on Nov. 5th. Think that'll be the date for the new dash update for everyone?

Xcrucio @ Oct 30th 2009 6:06PM

Probably not. Waypoint is actually recognized as an Xbox 360 game, so it probably doesn't need any firmware updates to make it work properly.

Rhamsey @ Oct 30th 2009 6:21PM

I'm missing just one of them.

RedSonRising @ Oct 30th 2009 6:24PM

(copied)

ODST Armour Male - Unlock the Good Samaritan Achievement (ODST)
ODST Armour Female - Unlock the Good Samaritan Achievement (ODST)
ODST Helmet Male - Unlock Complete the Campaign Achievement (ODST)
ODST Helmet Female - Unlock Complete the Campaign Achievement(ODST)
Recon Helmet (Male Only) - Unlock Vidmaster Endure (ODST)
ODST Dare Helemt (Female Only) - Unlock Vidmaster Endure (ODST)
ODST Hoodie Male - Unlock Dark Times Achievement (ODST)
ODST Hoodie Female - Unlock Dark Times Achievement (ODST)
ODST Shirt Male - Unlock Tourist Achievement (ODST)
ODST Shirt Female - Unlock Tourist Achievement (ODST)
The Monitor (343) Avatar Prop - Open Waypoint

XBL: cliftonJONES @ Oct 30th 2009 6:26PM

it.is.awesome...

newantt @ Oct 31st 2009 2:20AM

All I came to say is awesome avatar pic, best one I've seen with the halo waypoint monitor.

wargamer17 @ Oct 30th 2009 6:27PM

I wish it was available to Canadians in the preview program. Was quite excited to see what it was like and now I have to wait till next Thursday.

Disco Ball @ Oct 30th 2009 6:28PM

Rank 40, all the challenges done, just missing the vidmaster endure avatar item, helmet.

Adrian92 @ Oct 30th 2009 6:52PM

Gah! I can't download it due to my "child" account! ;_;

Why can't they lower the "adult" account age to 17?!

Burning Mice @ Oct 30th 2009 7:47PM

I'm in the preview but can't find it anywhere.

Is this another feature Canadians miss out on? :(

Mazrael @ Oct 30th 2009 8:24PM

I'm in the preview on my other 360.. trying to keep all my downloads wired to my new one.. I'm only missing the 'Endure' achievement.. ah well

NukeAssault @ Oct 30th 2009 8:27PM

Cool stuff, shame you have to of played ODST to get any of the rewards though. Wont be getting any of the any time soon i guess. =(

I Are ODST @ Oct 31st 2009 12:09AM

I love the armor! It's a shame though that you cant mix Recon Helmet with ODST armor though...

TherionMEC @ Oct 31st 2009 12:21AM

Any reason why Waypoint doesn't track Halo 2 Vista achievements?

Sano @ Oct 31st 2009 7:05AM

Captain Obvious alert!

CDN Crockett @ Oct 31st 2009 8:52AM

Is it US only? Cause I don't have it and YES I'm in the preview program.

DazzleFTW @ Oct 31st 2009 10:55AM

This is just more proof that Microsoft will never give Halo the death it deserves. I have followed the series to the letter. Have all the games (except Wars because I won't take no Limited Edition for an answer), all the books/comics, and some merchandise. But at this point, it needs to be put to rest so Microsoft's greed doesn't kill one of the most beloved franchises of all time.

Regardless I will end up using this for sure.

pjsingh @ Nov 2nd 2009 10:06PM

What was the point of your whole post?

CynicalStrike @ Oct 31st 2009 8:57PM

I really can't tell whether you're just an idiot or whether you're trying to be clever. Either way, you look like an idiot, so that's what I'm going with.

XBL: cliftonJONES @ Nov 1st 2009 12:40AM

thx...

DazzleFTW @ Nov 1st 2009 1:29AM

durka durr im an insecure loser who seeks validation over the internet by being a douche.Honestly no one made you read it so perhaps if you want someone to care you can ask mom and dad.

pibs @ Nov 1st 2009 5:46PM

Its awesome, thats all I have to say. I had stopped playing Halo because I got a bit bored of it, and this just got me to boot it up again just to get me some unlockables :D

DazzleFTW @ Nov 3rd 2009 9:41AM

No. I just type random things so losers like you can stalk it and pretend you are better than me.

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