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[m23]

Out of curiosity, when will that 100 dollar sum be leaving your posession?

When I pre-order, which I have since its going to be so limited this time around.

So you've already preordered?

Yes, I have. I'm not trying to be an ass, just saying I'd like to know rather than getting teased by random stores. It seems as though well be getting the info soon so in that case I'm happy.

 

[Hydranockz]

When I pre-order, which I have since its going to be so limited this time around.

So you've already preordered?

 

[Franklinator]

Looking at that limited edition makes me think I may pick up the standard edition instead. Only thing holding me back is the inclusion of the map packs, which I know I'll probably buy anyway if I get the SE.

 

[Tawpgun]

I'm still definitely getting the LE. I should probably get around to ordering that.

Also, HaloGAF, maybe Dani would know the answer to this, but how do I go about changing my GAF name? Mainly want to get it to match my gamertag. Do I just pm a mod/admin?

 

[iExplicit Chaos]

This is weird. People are saying LE of Halo 3 and Reach were hard to find after launch. Maybe it's just my area but with H3 I got the Legendary and even at my local Hot Topic they had limiteds stocked up and FYEs and Frys and same with Reach. Walmart and Target still have a bunch of limiteds. I take it it's just my area?

 

[Trey]

Holy shit that LE is hot. Is Luke the only Bungie employee here on GAF? I'd like to make sure I PM all of them in advance so they can preorder, I know they missed out on the Legendary edition of Halo 3 and I want to make sure that doesn't happen again.

Good form.

 

[Slightly Live]

I'm still definitely getting the LE. I should probably get around to ordering that.

Also, HaloGAF, maybe Dani would know the answer to this, but how do I go about changing my GAF name? Mainly want to get it to match my gamertag. Do I just pm a mod/admin?

Yep, ask a mod/admin. You'll be placed in a queue and they'll change it when they get a chance to do so.

 

[m23]

This is weird. People are saying LE of Halo 3 and Reach were hard to find after launch. Maybe it's just my area but with H3 I got the Legendary and even at my local Hot Topic they had limiteds stocked up and FYEs and Frys and same with Reach. Walmart and Target still have a bunch of limiteds. I take it it's just my area?

They were kidding.

 

[Booshka]

This is weird. People are saying LE of Halo 3 and Reach were hard to find after launch. Maybe it's just my area but with H3 I got the Legendary and even at my local Hot Topic they had limiteds stocked up and FYEs and Frys and same with Reach. Walmart and Target still have a bunch of limiteds. I take it it's just my area?

heh

 

[kittens]

Looking at that limited edition makes me think I may pick up the standard edition instead. Only thing holding me back is the inclusion of the map packs, which I know I'll probably buy anyway if I get the SE.

Yeah, I'm only getting it for the map packs. I barely care about the other stuff.

 

[Computron]

It's like Halo 4's marketing and Halo Reach's playlists are in a competition to see which can be less relevant to more people.

lol

 

[Tawpgun]

Yep, ask a mod/admin. You'll be placed in a queue and they'll change it when they get a chance to do so.

Thanks <3

How long did it take for yours?

 

[kylej]

Shouldn't 343 be the ones providing us the info and pics on the LE? We're stuck looking at pics trying to guess what we get when we pay the $100.

Solution: don't buy that stupid bullshit. Buy Halo 4 for $60 and spend the rest on a nice meal and beer. The LE content amounts to roughly $3.50 worth of paper and packaging. You don't even get a plastic statue made in China this time. It's almost objectively not worth it.

Drives me crazy -- in general, not just with Halo -- to see people get bilked out of money by publishers who prey on the most dedicated members of their fanbase.

 

[Fracas]

Solution: don't buy that stupid bullshit. Buy Halo 4 for $60 and spend the rest on a nice meal and beer. The LE content amounts to roughly $3.50 worth of paper and packaging. You don't even get a plastic statue made in China this time. It's almost objectively not worth it.

Drives me crazy -- in general, not just with Halo -- to see people get bilked out of money by publishers who prey on the most dedicated members of their fanbase.

I'm getting it for the maps.

With a bit of luck, maybe I can actually play them in matchmaking this time around.

 

[Enfinit]

Solution: don't buy that stupid bullshit. Buy Halo 4 for $60 and spend the rest on a nice meal and beer. The LE content amounts to roughly $3.50 worth of paper and packaging. You don't even get a plastic statue made in China this time. It's almost objectively not worth it.

Drives me crazy -- in general, not just with Halo -- to see people get bilked out of money by publishers who prey on the most dedicated members of their fanbase.

Besides the fact that the LE comes included with three future DLC map packs, of which you'd spend $10 each on in MS points, so you're roughly paying $65 for the game (tax included), $30 for maps you'd spend regardless, and $5 for "paper and packaging." Looks like they're not overcharging too much for paper if your $3.50 estimate is accurate (which I doubt it is).

 

[kittens]

Thanks <3

How long did it take for yours?

Mine only took a month or so. Took affect the day the Making Halo 4 trailer came out.

 

[Tashi]

http://www.twitch.tv/tashiii

More streaming! Yusssssssss

 

[FyreWulff]

This is weird. People are saying LE of Halo 3 and Reach were hard to find after launch. Maybe it's just my area but with H3 I got the Legendary and even at my local Hot Topic they had limiteds stocked up and FYEs and Frys and same with Reach. Walmart and Target still have a bunch of limiteds. I take it it's just my area?

Halo 3 LE was massively overproduced because MS overestimated the demand for it. Halo Reach's LE actually was about to be completely sold out and depleted but MS ordered another run. Hence the leftover copies.

As for me, I got the Reach Legendary because it was going to be the last Bungie Halo and for various other reasons. I didn't get the 3 Legendary and I had already told people at the time that I was just going to get the normal version of the next Halo game

 

[m23]

I'm getting it for the maps.

With a bit of luck, maybe I can actually play them in matchmaking this time around.

Same, that's the main reason for me getting the LE since I'll end up buying them anyway. Although I would have liked something similar to Halsey's Journal.....

 

[Homeboyd]

Surely there's not an early access deal for LE owners on the DLC, right? I can't remember if I read that anywhere or not? That's pretty much the difference for me... I wouldn't be able to stand seeing new maps out there without having access to them. I literally would give away the extra content to someone on here as I'm not into that stuff, so the map access bit is pretty important to me at least.

 

[BigShow36]

I have been too busy fighting off ninjas and Seal Assassins to post over the last few pages, what's going on?

Its just bigshow, who gives a shit.

I leave a trail of broken hearts on every forum I visit.

 

[GrimBrother One]

Can't wait for that LE. And I just pre ordered the H4 console as well; my Reach one needs a friend. I think I have a problem.

 

[kittens]

Oh yeah, and getting 10 instant armor upgrades with the LE is a selling point for me, too. I want to get through that grind ASAP.

Can't wait for that LE. And I just pre ordered the H4 console as well; my Reach one needs a friend. I think I have a problem.

If you think a video game console needs friends, then yes, you have a problem.

 

[Tawpgun]

http://www.twitch.tv/tashiii

More streaming! Yusssssssss

I already had to slap a bitch. Control your stream Tashi

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Solution: don't buy that stupid bullshit. Buy Halo 4 for $60 and spend the rest on a nice meal and beer. The LE content amounts to roughly $3.50 worth of paper and packaging. You don't even get a plastic statue made in China this time. It's almost objectively not worth it.

Drives me crazy -- in general, not just with Halo -- to see people get bilked out of money by publishers who prey on the most dedicated members of their fanbase.

Classic Team Downer post.

 

[User 73706]

Oh yeah, and getting 10 instant armor upgrades with the LE is a selling point for me, too. I want to get through that grind ASAP.


If you think a video game console needs friends, then yes, you have a problem.

I have to admit it'll be nice having some diversity early on. Can you imagine what it's going to be like in vanilla matchmaking when not everyone's unlocked Hologram yet? So much potential for fucking with people.

 

[Dug]

Can't wait for that LE. And I just pre ordered the H4 console as well; my Reach one needs a friend. I think I have a problem.

Just listened to the sound effects for the console. Nice.

 

[Slaker117]

Surely there's not an early access deal for LE owners on the DLC, right? I can't remember if I read that anywhere or not? That's pretty much the difference for me... I wouldn't be able to stand seeing new maps out there without having access to them. I literally would give away the extra content to someone on here as I'm not into that stuff, so the map access bit is pretty important to me at least.

This if from the product description off Amazon:

War Games Map Packs: The Limited Edition includes access to nine maps - three future competitive multiplayer map packs, each including three locations, available for download post-launch on Xbox LIVE.

Doesn't say anything about early access, just that you'll get them. I'd assume if it were early access, they would say something about it to sell you on the more expensive package.

 

[Hydranockz]

Bout time I gave 343 their money back. LE here I come.

 

[dangerbyrnes]

LE looks pretty lame. just getting it for the maps though anyway. getting console as well.

also, I am kinda disappointing that i cant spawn with the shotgun. considering shotguns are always my favorite weapons in video games. i really love battlefield 3's multitude of shotguns to choose from, also the non-auto shotties take a good amount of skill to use. im sure there is a way to balance the shotgun, but oh well.

makes me wonder though, do you think 343 would let you customize what weapons you get in ordinance? i mean call of duty has custom killstreaks, and that's obviously where 343 got the idea for ordinance. like every time you get ordinance you could have shotty and sticky detonator to choose from. don't know if this would be good or bad, but at this point i could see it happening. (powerups should always be random though)

EDIT: i bet if you could call in Reach Grenade launchers all the time, people here would love it

 

[Ken]

• Limited edition halo 4 box for holding all the limited edition stuff.
• Limited edition UNSC clip board(?)
• Limited edition UNSC game case
• Limited edition UNSC plastic bag(?)
• Limited edition War Games Session Summary(?)
• Limited edition Spartan poster which breaks down the canon of the helmets

It's all very riveting stuff Tawpgun, also very limited in its edition. Guaranteed you won't be able to get this years after launch. So preorder today!

If someone makes a scan of it all and puts it online, is it still limited edition.

 

[Plywood]

I'm getting it for the maps.

With a bit of luck, maybe I can actually play them in matchmaking this time around.

If the map packs(of which there are 3 maps per pack) come out at 800 MSP(that's 10 USD) each then you'd still be paying an extra 10 dollars for that season pass if you buy the LE.

Even if each map pack ends up costing $15 separately then the LE would only be giving you a savings of 5 dollars.

 

[Homeboyd]

I would like a Fuel Rod and/or shotty auto-sentry drops.

 

[Hydranockz]

If someone makes a scan of it all and puts it online, is it still limited edition.

A scan of a plastic bag you say.... Interesting...

 

[GrimBrother One]

If you think a video game console needs friends, then yes, you have a problem.

Merely one in a long line of them, I assure you.

 

[Kuroyume]

A limited edition plastic bag.

Just think about that for a second.

 

[Fracas]

If the map packs(of which there are 3 maps per pack) come out at 800 MSP(that's 10 USD) each then you'd still be paying an extra 10 dollars for that season pass if you buy the LE.

Even if each map pack ends up costing $15 separately then the LE would only be giving you a savings of 5 dollars.

I don't mind paying $10 for the random collector's stuff.

 

[Gray Man]

Guys I got a tag ^_^

 

[Plywood]

I've convinced everyone there is a plastic bag as part of your LE!

Do you see 343!?

DO YOU SEE

 

[heckfu]

My name is Heckfu. I make my own money and I plan on using it to purchase a Limited Edition Halo 4 package.

I have no shame and I have justified my purchase along the basis of: it's my body and I do what I want.

Thank you for your consideration.

 

[Steelyuhas]

If the map packs(of which there are 3 maps per pack) come out at 800 MSP(that's 10 USD) each then you'd still be paying an extra 10 dollars for that season pass if you buy the LE.

Even if each map pack ends up costing $15 separately then the LE would only be giving you a savings of 5 dollars.

There is no season pass though? You just mean the War Games packs, that you pay for upfront with the LE?

 

[Hydranockz]

I've convinced everyone there is a plastic bag as part of your LE!

Do you see 343!?

DO YOU SEE

Gosh darn it, I've been had!

 

[Franklinator]

I don't mind paying $10 for the random collector's stuff.

That's how I'm looking at it, paying for maps upfront then paying $10 for that sweet steelbook.

Guys I got a tag ^_^

You're here for like a week and get a tag, meanwhile I'm still struggling to get my name out on the street. Life is tough sometimes.

 

[Tawpgun]

I've convinced everyone there is a plastic bag as part of your LE!

Do you see 343!?

DO YOU SEE

343 has no regard for the environment.

 

[User 73706]

My name is Heckfu. I make my own money and I plan on using it to purchase a Limited Edition Halo 4 package.

I have no shame and I have justified my purchase along the basis of: it's my body and I do what I want.

Thank you for your consideration.

I will be branding the new UNSC logo on my back upon the arrival of my Limited copy, personally. If I pass out from the pain then I have to give all my armor specializations to GAF juniors and Halo Waypoint members.

 

[Kuroyume]

One of those things does look like a bag of some sort. Or a sleeve.

 

[Steelyuhas]

343 has no regard for the environment.

Have you ever been to the Seattle area? I think you get deported for the use of plastic bags.

 

[Plywood]

There is no season pass though? You just mean the War Games packs, that you pay for upfront with the LE?

Isn't it essentially a season pass?

Gosh darn it, I've been had!

That's what I was referring to as a plastic bag.

Then again the grey thing also looks like a bag...

 

[Franklinator]

They both look like sleeves that store those printouts.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Isn't it essentially a season pass?

Yeah I guess so. People seem to be commonly associating a season pass with Spartan Ops and thinks that has something to do with the LE though.