Rating: - too bad you can't wear the helmet
why should you buy this (if it's not already sold out)? well, you should to get the helmet. not because of the game or the bonus disks that give you extra icons you can put on your xbox live account, or the fold out poster from the box that houses the set, or the countless hours and sleepless nights replaying the game, or the little comic book insert the extra dvd holds. no. it's for the helmet. that's it. if you don't agree, then go frag yourself with the common people's edition of halo 3.
Rating: - HALO 3: How Can You Make This Better?
Let me please start by stating this will be the game of the year hands down. If you like either Halo or Halo 2, you will definitely love this game. The improved controls and faster gameplay give the game an edge over competing games. All the movements seam to flow together much better than on Halo 2, and you will love the Live play against people worldwide.
I lucked out and caught a huge sale on the Legendary Edition for only $69 with free shipping from Amazon, but I see that the sale ended rather quickly. Regardless, after comparing my friends normal Halo 3, I much prefer the Legendary Edition. There is no "action figure" of Master Chief in the package (some people inquired about it), however there is a fairly realistic model of his helmet. The helmet can be removed and the DVD & game dics can be placed in the middle stand *or you can use this for a nice little hiding spot*.
But to be 100% honest, I could've lived without the helmet and extra DVD, but this was on sale. Why not buy the special edition if it costs the same as the regular? Either way, go out and buy yourself this game if you own a 360, it'll be worth your many hours spent online and away from life. ENJOY!
Rating: - Great collector's item, but average game...
The extras in this game are phenomenal. The helmet reproduction is fairly large and is a great centerpiece for any gameroom. It also serves as a disc holder. Additionally, there are designer and production stuff, and extra themes and gamerpics. Now to Halo 3, the game itself...the game is basically an extension of Halo 2 with prettier graphics. Overall, if you buy it for the extras and the helmet, you will be happy, but if you buy it for Halo 3, prepare to be somewhat underwhelmed and maybe disappointed.
Rating: - Great game for a great price
I stumbled upon the 59.99 deal for the Halo 3 legendary edition and I was trying to figure out what the catch was. Heck when I was at one of the box stores earlier in the week I was going to spend the 59.99 just for the game itself so I was afraid that the legendary edition was just the helmet not both. But when the package arrived yesterday I was pleased to see that it not only had the helmet but the game and then another dvd with bonus footage. So I'm definately thrilled over the bargain I got. Now would I pay the 129.99 that it's going for now...No...But now I have a cool game and my nephew has something neat that he can put on his book shelf.
Rating: - Helmet scam
Great game, but you got suckered if you thought the helmet was either full-size or in any way functional. This one gets my 2007 CON OF THE YEAR.