Halo 3 special edition Zune up for pre-order

by Christopher Grant { May 16th 2007 at 12:59PM }

Sony aren't the only cats that can leverage a little corporate synergy. Microsoft is using the might of the Halo brand, and the hype of the upcoming Halo 3, to give their Zune music device a little shove from the guy in the MJOLNIR armor.

This Halo-themed Zune won't be available until June 15th, but if you've just got to give someone your money, it's up for pre-order now through game retailers Gamestop / EB Games, where it's an exclusive. $250 buys you a 30GB Zune loaded with Halo 3 goodies like music, videos, and artwork. That box oughta look great right between your $130 Legendary edition and life-size Master Chief plushie.

Gallery: Halo edition Zune

Tags: branding, Halo, Halo3, Zune

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Fatima @ May 16th 2007 1:06PM

meh, I doubt anyone other than xbots would buy a Halo Zune. Hell, I doubt many xbots like the zune anyway.

Robert @ May 16th 2007 1:08PM

I was just reading up on the Zune and from what I read at Engadget, it was pretty bad.

Might go the iPod route like countless other people.

sheppy @ May 16th 2007 1:17PM

I have a philips digital jukebox. Bash all you want, got 8GB with built in radio tuner, picture viewer (which I never use) and all of that for just $80. And to top that all off, let's put it this way. I plug it into my computer and it's a folder. That's right. No DRMs, no middleware, just drag and drop, baby. iPods and Zune both blow compared to THAT feature.

Konny @ May 16th 2007 1:17PM

Does MC ever take off this helmet? I dont think ive ever seen him pictured without it.. is it one of those Darth Vader life support helmets?

What were they going to do with the halo movie?

SPAZ @ May 16th 2007 1:18PM

HOLY SHIT THERES A LIFE-SIZE MASTER CHIEF PLUSHIE!?!!?!?

LongshotX @ May 16th 2007 1:18PM

Will it allow you to play the Halo 3 beta that was suppose to be available hours ago?

Lord Chako @ May 16th 2007 1:19PM

I'll stick with creative.

Jon @ May 16th 2007 1:21PM

iPod, Zune etc. /fail

^FourthDimensionGod^ @ May 16th 2007 1:25PM

i like my zune. might give my current to my brother and get this. havent bought any music from zunes service(but i do have 15GB of my CD's in it) most of the time i use the FM radio on it.

had ipod(s) and they were good but it was kinda fragile like the 360.

NYC Armor Guy @ May 16th 2007 1:29PM

I also really like my Zune - Going to donate to the wifey and get this one too - Then she can wirelees send me 'honey-do' lists - Yea!

Jonathan Tran @ May 16th 2007 1:30PM

@ sheppy

Agreed. my gf has a Clix 4gb, with all the features of a nano, plus video, picture, radio, voice recording, and the bonus of not being owned by itunes

plug it in, throw on music, waltz away.

Freelance @ May 16th 2007 1:33PM

Microsoft is realy pimpin its Fanboys. I wonder what other useless products the are going to slap Master Chief on just to sell to fanboys.

sheppy @ May 16th 2007 1:37PM

"Microsoft is realy pimpin its Fanboys. I wonder what other useless products the are going to slap Master Chief on just to sell to fanboys."

Well, if Halo had any kind of popularity in Japan, we would see the parody condoms.

el indiano @ May 16th 2007 1:39PM

lame

James @ May 16th 2007 1:40PM

Girl: Is that your iPod?
Guy: No, it's my Zune.
Girl: Your what?
Guy: Zune.
Girl: What's a Zune.
Guy: It's an mp3 player.
Girl: Like an iPod?
Guy: Yeah, but this is way better because I can squirt you.
Girl: What?!
Guy: Oh yeah and, umm, the screen is bigger. It's made by Microsoft.
Girl: Isn't Microsoft the program I use to do my homework? What's all that stuff on it?
Guy: It's Halo 3.
Girl: Helio?
Guy: No, Halo. it's a video game.
Girl: Oh, so you have a Microsoft video game mp3 player? (girl immediately starts to get as far away from this guy as possible).

john @ May 16th 2007 1:45PM

Master Chief is a dirty whore.

maverick_saturn_626 @ May 16th 2007 1:47PM

Lmao, I dunno what Micro was thinking.

Halo (degenerate shooter) + Zune (Worst selling MP3 player in history (exaggeration)) = Disaster!

Okay, maybe Halo may not be great in my opinion, but really, do they really expect to appeal to me more by sticking it on a Zune? Lol, thats like sticking Halo logos and themes on a pile of stinky dog crap and expecting people to buy dog crap. Now there will always be someone out there to buy this rubbish, so I'll just crack up over here ^^

Ryan @ May 16th 2007 1:48PM

I like my Zune... a lot actually. The screen size is nice even though I barely ever use it for videos anymore. Sound quality is good. What I personally like about it is the $15/mo "rental" of music. That has allowed me to listen to music I never would have tried before. Plus as I get older stealing music has become more of a hassle so this keeps it easy for me.

As for the Halo zune, not being a fan of halo I'll never get one but I actually find the styling on it to be quite nice, a little techy with out being full on geek.

axt113 @ May 16th 2007 1:50PM

Whenever I hear the word synergy I always think of that one Dilbert episode

pinksage @ May 16th 2007 1:52PM

I also really like my Zune =).
Im not much of a Halo fan so Halo is not enough to make me go out there and get another one.

sheppy @ May 16th 2007 1:53PM

How many special edition Ipods has Apple had? How many special edition Gameboys/DSs has Nintendo had? How many special edition Sony systems are their?

I think I can forgive Microsoft for this being only their second Halo branded consumer electronic (the first being the LE Xbox... that I have... yes, my Xbox is see-thru green). And anyone else who can't is just being a bastard.

I mean, I may not like Zune, but I can't deny it looks snazzy.

tituspullo @ May 16th 2007 1:54PM

i really like my zune. the software works so much better then itunes. on a pc itunes is kinda klunky i don't care for it. i don't buy too many songs online so the music service is a wash for me. i also like the controls better on a zune it's easier to use than ipod (while driving or any other time). it's just another music/video player it does it's job great. i switched from ipod (30gb video) i think in the future the zune will have more integration with the live marketplace too. also you can dunp standard mp3's on there without having to convert them.
i just don't get all the bashing i think most of it come from current ipod users.

copa @ May 16th 2007 1:57PM

Zunes are the PS3 of MP3 players.

jojonyc @ May 16th 2007 1:59PM

ms in 2007: all halo, all the time.

^FourthDimensionGod^ @ May 16th 2007 2:00PM

for people saying microsoft is just milking a franchise well you can easily switch Microsoft with Nintendo and switch Halo with any of Nintendo franchise.

Rotten Apple @ May 16th 2007 2:15PM

I'm so sick of this damn game. Fuck Halo!

maverick_saturn_626 @ May 16th 2007 2:25PM

Copa, correction, PSP is the the PS3 of MP3 players, lotsa junk on it, needs more of the important stuff

So, is Micro going to market everything using Halo now?

BUY THE NEW HALO VISTA! DOESNT HAVE WORD BUT WHO THE F**K CARES AS LONG AS IT HAS HALO!

INTRODUCING NEW MSN HALO, GET CAUGHT TALKING ABOUT ANYTHING OTHER THEN HALO ON THIS MSN AND YOU WILL GET BANNED FROM ANY MICROSOFT PRODUCT SOLD!

NEW NEWS CHANNEL MSNBCHALO! REPORTS NOTHING BUT HALO, AND IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT, GO **** YOURSELF!

Roflmao

Iscariote @ May 16th 2007 2:30PM

Too bad it's not a Halo 3 special edition 360 Elite.

Knightwulf @ May 16th 2007 2:32PM

I'm one of those folks who plopped $400 down on a Premium system for the express purpose of playing H3 (...and now; Mass Effect and others)... ...and I have no interest in this device whatsoever.

I can't imagine who they're marketing to.

Matt @ May 16th 2007 2:32PM

James wins.

kingofwale @ May 16th 2007 2:35PM

I think it's official, Microsoft is the pimp and MC is its whore.

just thank god MC isn't real, or he'd be soooo against putting his face in a failing product. STILL not over 1 million units sold. for shame.

Freelance @ May 16th 2007 3:14PM

For all the people who make comparisons of MS whoring to the Big N. Nintendo is not trying to sell me not game related peice of crap that can't sell on its on that they just slapped mario on. Think about that then reply.

Patrick @ May 16th 2007 3:21PM

@3, personally, i like the jukebox software that itunes is, and updating it is hassle free, so if i added music to my jukebox software, it will add it to my player, i like having them together

Lunaclown @ May 16th 2007 3:25PM

I've got a Zune and am seriously considering getting this one too. Zune is Awesome and all the haters out there don't know what's good. Good interface, great big screen, Awesome download service with an optional monthly plan for all you can download, XBOX 360 full integration with more to come down the road....I'm completely happy with my Zune.

Gotta love all these IPOD fans that spew nothing but hate. I know...I'm a former IPOD owner.

Benjamin09 @ May 16th 2007 4:36PM

32. For all the people who make comparisons of MS whoring to the Big N. Nintendo is not trying to sell me not game related peice of crap that can't sell on its on that they just slapped mario on. Think about that then reply.

HAHAHAHA Remember the late 80's? Nintendo slapped their name on everything! They had happy meals at McDonalds, back when they were the boxed happy meals and there was a Nintendo prize inside. Remember a Mario Brothers Movie?!? Yeah, nintendo whore'd out its name

Crazybros.com @ May 16th 2007 4:52PM

@2

The Zune is a great music player. It does have a shorter battery life, but the size, quality, and slickness of it all make up for it.

I have a Zune, and I've already pre-ordered this product. Also, not many people have a Zune, so they're always interested to see it. Usually, they are surprised because they think it sucks. It is actually a solid product.

Look into it, don't go off other's basis. ;-)I have an iPod as well, and it's quite alright, too. :-P

Arturo @ May 16th 2007 5:13PM

I've had my zune since it came out, and I love it actually. It does what I need, and I haven't had any problems with it :D

jruphoff @ May 16th 2007 5:31PM

I got my hands on one of these and have not opened it yet. I cannot decide if i should keep it or ebay it to get an ipod.

ill trooper @ May 16th 2007 5:42PM

Adding cold water to hot water only creates luke-warm water, not more hot water.

Zyph @ May 16th 2007 7:10PM

I really want that box art as my wallpaper ;)

Halosucsks @ May 16th 2007 10:48PM

Halo and Zune sucks!

Sidepocket @ May 16th 2007 11:43PM

I find it funny that people are surprised that Microsoft is whoring out Halo. The only reason why Nintendo seems bigger at milking is because they have had Mario for 20+ years. Think of Halo as when Mario began. IN 10+ years, Halo will be as worse as Mario in terms of spam marketing and spin-offs.