byHalo Infinite Launch Date and Limited Edition Hardware
At Gamescom Opening Night Live, Xbox and 343 Industries took to the stage to the bring Halo fans the news that they have all been waiting for. They also threw in a few nice surprises to help fans celebrate the launch of Halo Infinite, as well as celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Halo games.
First and foremost is the date that Halo fans have been waiting for and 8th December 2021 is when Halo Infinite will launch on Xbox, PC and Xbox Game Pass bring gamers the campaign and free multiplayer.
The surprises that came with the launch date announcement were a number of pieces of hardware celebrating the launch and 20th Anniversary of the game.
Limited Edition Halo Infinite Console Bundle – 15th November
The limited edition Halo Infinite console bundle ($849 AUD) was announced and includes:
- Custom Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X
- Custom Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Wireless Controller
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- A copy of Halo Infinite
“This design was inspired by the expansive Halo universe and is wrapped with dark metallic paneling accented by iridium gold. Above the armor there is a custom star pattern as seen from the surface of Zeta Halo that extends to the top of the console and onto the fan. Below the stars, the top vent is accented in Cortana-themed blue. To top it off, the console powers on and off with custom Halo-themed sounds. The controller included in the bundle features a matching design on the front, an iridium gold 20-year mark on the back, as well as side-and-back grips to accommodate all play styles.”
Limited Edition Halo Infinite Elite Series 2 Controller – 15th November
The Elite Series 2 has received an upgrade of the Spartan variety and brings a very Master Chief feel. The controller comes with a RRP of $249.95.
“Ready for any mission with a custom design inspired by the Master Chief’s iconic armor, this controller features a battle-worn, matte metallic green with an iridium gold D-pad and comes with an arsenal of swappable components and a custom carrying case emblazoned with the iconic UNSC insignia. For that Spartan-like precision, use the custom thumbstick tension adjustment tool that you can even wear like a dog-tag so you’re always ready to fine-tune your combat experience. When you’re not using your controller, keep it powered up on the laser-etched charging dock or with the custom charging cable.”
On top of the official limited edition gear showcased at last nights show are a number of Xbox hardware partners that have come to the party to help celebrate 20 years of Halo with the peripherals shown below.
Halo Infinite Edition Razer Kaira Pro
Razer have jumped in with the Halo Infinite party as well and announced their Halo Infinite inspired Kaira Pro headset.
“Level up your experience by immersing yourself in the sounds of an undiscovered ring world with the Halo Infinite Edition Razer Kaira Pro for Xbox. As you deploy the power of the headset’s Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers—a patented 3-part design picks up on every audio detail so you can detect and destroy nearby enemies when going up against the forces of the Banished. Visit razer.com for more information and to sign up to be notified when the Halo Infinite Edition Razer Kaira Pro is available.”
Halo Infinite Special Edition Seagate 5TB Game Drive
Seagate are bringing gamers a HDD with that true spartan feel, including 5TB or storage, custom artwork and customisable LED’s to make it feel a part of the universe. The drive can be used to play Halo Infinite directly on your Xbox One or use it to store the entire back catalogue for your Xbox Series X|S.
It is time to get excited Halo fans, we now have a launch date, limited edition peripherals and more to get us ready for the campaign and free multiplayer on the 8th December. This will then prepare us for the future co-op campaign and forge later in 2022.
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* Some of this information has been sourced directly from the Xbox Wire article here.
