Halo Reach: The Big, Bad Press Kit Unboxing

Halo: Reach, the long-awaited prequel to Bungie's smash first-person shooter franchise, goes on sale at midnight, but you don't have to wait until the dark of night to get a taste of "Halo: Reach"-related goodness.

We received an unique, special edition press kit bundled within a metal briefcase that featured the "Halo: Reach" logo on both sides. It contained the "Halo: Overture" softcover artbook, "Halo: Reach"-branded Xbox 360 controller, 400-page "Halo: The Fall of Reach" tie-in softcover novel, and the game itself.

The press pack differs from the three versions that will be sold in stores: the $59.99 "Halo: Reach" Standard Edition contains just the game; the $79.99 "Halo: Reach" Limited Edition features the game housed in a black ONI box, exclusive armor set, and artifact bag; while the $149.99 "Halo: Reach" Legendary Edition adds a McFarlane Toys-crafted Noble Team statue, UNSC-themed packing, and exclusive Spartan armor effects.

Check out the slideshow below to feast your eyes on the press kit, but also read our full Halo: Reach review.

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