| Product Summary | | Manufacturer: Microsoft | | Format: Xbox 360 | | Mfg Part#: C3V-00007 | | UPC: 00882224625845 | | Buy.com Sku: 210572492 | | Item#: G26WDQ | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 7642 | | See more in Action | |
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| | | | Product Guides | | | |  | Limited Collector's Edition includes Three New "Halo 3" Multiplayer Maps (Assembly, Orbital and Sandbox), Halo Wars: Genesis graphic novel, Unique In-game Vehicle "Honor Guard" Wraith, Six Leader Cards - Leaders possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle, and Spirit of Fire Patch - Start the journey as an official Spirit of Fire crew member.
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| Halo Wars is an Exciting Strategy Game Based on the Legendary Halo Universe. Developed by Ensemble Studios, the creators of the critically-acclaimed Age of Empires series, Halo Wars was designed specifically for Xbox 360® and brings a genre that has typically thrived on the PC seamlessly to consoles. From specialized controls to redesigned resource management and unit command, Halo Wars gives you the fluid strategy experience you''ve been waiting for on a console.
| | Features |  | New take on a legendary world. Set in the iconic “Halo” universe, “Halo Wars” predates
the original first-person shooter “Halo.” Fans of the franchise will have the opportunity to
experience the early battles between the UNSC and Covenant, the far-reaching conflict that
has been diligently followed by the masses in the blockbuster “Halo” series. | | Strategic command of armies in large-scale combat. “Halo Wars” puts gamers in command
of the battlefield over an arsenal of UNSC units and vehicles as they engage Covenant
forces. They can counter and crush their opponent by tactically fielding the superior army.
Players can also choose among Leaders that possess elite skills which can turn the tides
of battle. | | Challenge friends to skirmishes using the New Xbox Experience. See who the superior
commander is through multiplayer online skirmishes supporting up to 6 players with the New
Xbox Experience. | | Groundbreaking strategy game for the Xbox 360. Since inception, “Halo Wars” was
explicitly designed to cater to console gamers and bring to the Xbox 360 a genre that has
typically been played on the PC. Gamers can easily command and manage powerful armies,
effortlessly control troops and incredible machines, engage in epic battles and expand their
empire using an intuitive user interface for the Xbox 360. |
| | | Groundbreaking Xbox 360 strategy game: Since inception, Halo Wars was explicitly designed to bring a typical PC genre to console gamers. Commanding armies is easy, controlling troops and units effortless, and epic battles are smoothly handled using an intuitive user interface. Halo Wars represents the true next-generation experience, combining a masterful control scheme with the award-winning strategic gameplay only developers Ensemble Studios can provide. | | Strategic command of armies in large-scale combat: Gamers are in command of the battlefield, playing as either of two unique civilizations: UNSC or Covenant. Counter and crush your opponent by tactically fielding the superior army. Choose among leaders possessing elite skills that can turn the tide of battle. Use various combinations of leaders and units, and create countless strategies tailored to your preferred playing styles. | | New take on a legendary world: Experience the early battles between the UNSC and Covenant, in a time predating Halo. Join the crew onboard the Spirit of Fire, a Phoenix-class colony ship converted for UNSC military use, and guided by the A.I. persona Serina. Discover an ancient artifact during a journey to the planet Harvest, the first planet to be attacked by the Covenant. And then get ready for the wars. | | LIMITED EDITION - Three New "Halo 3" Multiplayer Maps – Be one of the first to experience the Mythic Map Pack from Bungie which includes three new maps, Assembly, Orbital and Sandbox | | LIMITED EDITION - Halo Wars: Genesis – a beautiful graphic novel by Phil Noto, Graeme Devine and Eric Nylund chronicling the first military campaign against the Covenant. The novel centers around the Sprit of Fire on a mission to discover why the Covenant are so interested in the world of Harvest | | LIMITED EDITION - Unique In-game Vehicle – "Honor Guard" Wraith | | LIMITED EDITION - Six Leader Cards – Leaders possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle | | LIMITED EDITION - Spirit of Fire Patch – Start the journey as an official Spirit of Fire crew member |
| | Tech Specs | | Software Main Type | | Game | | Manufacturer | | Microsoft Corporation | | Package Contents | | Halo Wars Collector's Edition Halo Wars: Genesis Six Leader Cards | | Additional Information | | Spirit of Fire Patch | | Manufacturer Part Number | | C3V-00007 | | Software Sub Type | | Strategy Game | | Manufacturer Website Address | | www.microsoft.com | | Software Name | | Halo Wars Collector's Edition | | Compatibility | | Xbox LIVE | | Features | | New take on a legendary world: Set in the iconic Halo universe, Halo Wars predates the original first-person shooter Halo. Experience the early battles between the UNSC and Covenant, the far-reaching conflict that has been diligently followed by the masses in the blockbusterHalo series. Join the crew onboard the Spirit of Fire, a Phoenix-class colony ship converted for UNSC military use and guided by the A.I. persona Serina. The storyline follows the Spirit of Fire's discovery of an ancient artifact during a journey to the planet Harvest, the first planet to be attacked by the Covenant. Strategic command of armies: Halo Wars puts you in command of the battlefield over an arsenal of UNSC units and vehicles as you engage Covenant forces. Counter and crush your opponent by tactically fielding the superior army. Choose among Leaders that possess elite skills, which turn the tides of battle. Using various combinations of Leaders and units, create countless strategies tailored to your preferred playing styles and personalized strategies. Skirmishes using the New Xbox Experience: See who the superior commander is through multiplayer online skirmishes supporting up to 6 players with the New Xbox Experience. Choose to command either unique civilization, UNSC or Covenant, each with unique attributes and strategic characteristics. Ancient Forerunner technology can also be found to create unique units to gain an upper hand in battle. Groundbreaking strategy game: Since inception, Halo Wars was explicitly designed to cater to console gamers and bring to Xbox 360® a genre that has typically been played on the PC. Easily command and manage powerful armies, effortlessly control troops and incredible machines, engage in epic battles and expand your empire using an intuitive user interface. Halo Wars represents the true next-generation experience, combining a masterful control scheme using the Xbox 360 controller with the award-winning strategic gameplay only Ensemble Studios can provide. Three New Halo 3 Multiplayer Maps: Be one of the first to experience the Mythic Map Pack from Bungie, which includes three new maps, Assembly, Orbital, and Sandbox. Unique In-Game Vehicle: Command the Honor Guard Wraith. | | Brand Name | | Microsoft | | ESRB Rating | | T (Teen 13+) | | Product Name | | Halo Wars Collector's Edition | | Product Type | | Software | | Platform Support | | Xbox 360 |
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