Halo 3: ODST Controller Part of Exclusive GameStop Edition

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We have confirmation that the Halo 3: ODST branded wireless 360 controller will be included in the collector's edition of the title. The package will be sold exclusively through GameStop and will include a bunch of other extras including Halo: Reach beta access. Non-US regions will be able to purchase the bundle at a variety of locations.

The pack, which will set you back $99, is already available for pre-order on Gamestop's site, and includes a Sgt. Johnson playable character token in the four player Firefight co-op mode, as well as acces to the Halo: Reach beta.

Anyone who pre-orders Halo:ODST, not just Gamestop shoppers, will get the Sgt. Johnson token as well as the Halo: Reach invitation, although you'll be shelling out an extra $40 for the custom controller if you decide to upgrade ... which actually isn't bad considering that they still retail for $49.99. How hardcore of a Halo fan are you? This pack might be your breaking point.

More at Joystiq. (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/11/halo-3-odst-wireless-controller-is-gamestop-exclusive/)

It's nice, very similar to the Halo 3 one though.

[alienchild]

I think it looks F'ing ugly. I mean REALLY... I wouldnt have that ugly looking thing floating around in my living room, that's for sure.

[modeps]

They gonna make a ODST ChatPad too?

[E Huntington]

Nothing I've seen of ODST makes we want to spend $60, let alone $100. Besides that, the controller's nice for collectors I suppose, but it doesn't seem like the best addition to try and drum up sales. In the end, it doesn't matter. It's a Halo game so it'll sell like crazy and I'm sure the Collector's Edition will sell out quickly enough.

[Meusli]

Is this controller the one with a better D-Pad?

[JazGalaxy]

Is this controller the one with a better D-Pad?

Why would they have it be Master Chief Green when the Master Chief isn't, as far as we know, IN ODST?

I mean, the problem with this controller looks to reinforce the problem with this game: the fact that they're selling back to you the same game that you already own.

[Demo_Boy]

They gonna make a ODST ChatPad too?

It would have to be a chatpad that had just 4 keys:

"STFU!@!!!!@!!"
"OMG HAX U SUCKS!!!@@!"
"PWNED L00$ER!!!@!@!!"
"1 FU$K#D YR M0THER!!@@!!"

[BabyJesus]

I want that controller, but since its a Gamestop exclusive it can rot in hell.

[Brutedude]

Why would they have it be Master Chief Green when the Master Chief isn't, as far as we know, IN ODST?

I mean, the problem with this controller looks to reinforce the problem with this game: the fact that they're selling back to you the same game that you already own.


That's patently false, have you even bothered to read any of the previews or hands on time? I probably won't pick up the collector's editon, but this game has still got me excited. It's a whole new game with completely new levels, a new sandbox-ish approach, some innovative story telling mechanics, and a revamped combat system where the battles are smaller but more tactically focused with a weaker main character. Plus, having the included map packs is a nice touch.

[JazGalaxy]

That's patently false, have you even bothered to read any of the previews or hands on time? I probably won't pick up the collector's editon, but this game has still got me excited. It's a whole new game with completely new levels, a new sandbox-ish approach, some innovative story telling mechanics, and a revamped combat system where the battles are smaller but more tactically focused with a weaker main character. Plus, having the included map packs is a nice touch.


Well maybe this goes hand in hand with a thought I was having in another thread, but I think the far for what consitutes a new game is much lower than what it was in decades previous.

I mean, I like how the developers keep saying "it's a brand new character" as a list of the reasons this is a full value product. What is the monetary value in looking at a different character model? I have been keeping up with ODST and at it's value price it was a standard expansion pack. But now that they're selling it as it's own full fledged game it's a different story.

[Earth Djinn]

I think it looks alright, certainly a HELL of a lot better then those Halo 3 McFarlane ones.

They looked terrible.

[Zeal]

yo let me get that halo reach controller, cuh

[spdiscus]

I mean, I like how the developers keep saying "it's a brand new character" as a list of the reasons this is a full value product. What is the monetary value in looking at a different character model?
I think they're stressing that the play will be different because you are no longer the superest of super soldiers, not just that you'll be looking at a different model.

[HALO 32]

It would have to be a chatpad that had just 4 keys:

"STFU!@!!!!@!!"
"OMG HAX U SUCKS!!!@@!"
"PWNED L00$ER!!!@!@!!"
"1 FU$K#D YR M0THER!!@@!!"

Oh, so it's a chat pad for 12 year olds!



I like the look and idea of ODST, but I don't think I can bring my self to spend the $60.

[vallor]

I like the controller, but the problem I have is that they never make any matching accessories for the special ones.

Batteries and chatpads and charging cables need to be included or available.

[Weedo10]

I wonder how well the ODST controller will look next to the Chromehounds faceplate?

[Primus]

Well maybe this goes hand in hand with a thought I was having in another thread, but I think the far for what consitutes a new game is much lower than what it was in decades previous.

I mean, I like how the developers keep saying "it's a brand new character" as a list of the reasons this is a full value product. What is the monetary value in looking at a different character model? I have been keeping up with ODST and at it's value price it was a standard expansion pack. But now that they're selling it as it's own full fledged game it's a different story.

I am thinking the whole dynamic of the game is going to be changed because you are not a Spartan.

[drakkarim]

still 3-5 hours of gameplay? so you're paying $90 for the controller and $10 for a DLC equivalent, well, with media at least.