Microsoft ripping people off?

Does it bother you that Microsoft is charging full price for Halo 3: ODST, which is a add-on?

Microsoft is a rip off!

Umm I'm pretty sure you don't have to have Halo 3 to play Halo 3:ODST as it is a stand alone game.

I have no idea where this idea that Halo 3 ODST is an expansion came from. Bungie has always said it is a standalone, full game.

do some research.

Not only does halo odst contain halo odst without the need to own halo 3, it will contain the multiplayer component of halo 3 meaning you can play halo 3 multiplayer without owning halo 3, as well it will contain every DLC released to date for halo 3 last i checked.

its a standalone expansion like crysis warhead. you don't need halo 3 to play it.

Does it bother you that Microsoft is charging full price for Halo 3: ODST, which is a add-on? I mean to play the game you have to have Halo 3, and they are still charging full price!

Microsoft is a rip off!

drknockboot2

do some research.

Not only does halo odst contain halo odst without the need to own halo 3, it will contain the multiplayer component of halo 3 meaning you can play halo 3 multiplayer without owning halo 3, as well it will contain every DLC released to date for halo 3 last i checked.

WilliamRLBaker

I stand corrected! Still a little much for the same game with another story.

How many times does this have to be said?

Halo: ODST is more than the 3 - 5 hour expansion it once was. Now, especially since it is also shipping with the complete Halo 3 multiplayer experience on a second disc and the campaign has been expanded, it is essentially a full game.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

do some research.

Not only does halo odst contain halo odst without the need to own halo 3, it will contain the multiplayer component of halo 3 meaning you can play halo 3 multiplayer without owning halo 3, as well it will contain every DLC released to date for halo 3 last i checked.

drknockboot2

I stand corrected! Still a little much for the same game with another story.

ODST has a lot of content. The campaign seems like a lot of fun. Can't wait to play it cooperatively. Firefight looks like a LOT of fun. I'm probably most excited about that. Plus 3 new maps. I'm fine with spending $60 on it.

no. ripping off is when you get sold something that is not as promised or money is stolen from you.

If they charge something for it that people are willing to pay, no one is getting ripped off.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

do some research.

Not only does halo odst contain halo odst without the need to own halo 3, it will contain the multiplayer component of halo 3 meaning you can play halo 3 multiplayer without owning halo 3, as well it will contain every DLC released to date for halo 3 last i checked.

drknockboot2

I stand corrected! Still a little much for the same game with another story.

[QUOTE="drknockboot2"]

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

do some research.

Not only does halo odst contain halo odst without the need to own halo 3, it will contain the multiplayer component of halo 3 meaning you can play halo 3 multiplayer without owning halo 3, as well it will contain every DLC released to date for halo 3 last i checked.

-GeordiLaForge-

I stand corrected! Still a little much for the same game with another story.

Yep the gameplay will feel quite different.

Noone really knew what ODST was before. Was it a DLC, an expansion pack, if you need to have Halo 3 to play it, etc.? But now we know that it is a standalone like Crysis Warhead. I believe they're also selling it with a controller, if the price is right, I might get that one too.

I'm not very happy about it, but I heard there making special edition which saves 10 bucks (technically) and I need a new controller (Special Edition comes with game plus wireless controller for $99) :D. Has the price been confirmed or the special edition I mentioned, heard stuff about it but not sure if true?

Does it bother you that Microsoft is charging full price for Halo 3: ODST, which is a add-on?

Microsoft is a rip off!

drknockboot2

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

do some research.

Not only does halo odst contain halo odst without the need to own halo 3, it will contain the multiplayer component of halo 3 meaning you can play halo 3 multiplayer without owning halo 3, as well it will contain every DLC released to date for halo 3 last i checked.

drknockboot2

I stand corrected! Still a little much for the same game with another story.

really, I thought it was going to be $30-$40. I don't think its worth $60

I agree it is overpriced. I highly doubt it will be over five hours long, but oh well. What are you going to do?II-FBIsniper-II

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"First of all, while Halo 3: Recon did originate with the goal of building a 3 to 5 hour campaign experience, I can safely say that as is always the case with Bungie, the team is continuing to put more and more into it and the final product will end up being some order of magnitude more than the initial design. Game Informer also touches on the new structure to the campaign experience and how there are basically two separate components to the campaign. The initial play time targets were focused on one of those components. And lastly, there are still plenty of things we're not talking about with Recon that will further enhance and add to the experience, play time, and replayability of the final package.

Regardless of how long it ultimately takes you to make it through the Halo 3: ODST campaign, Game Informer was told that the disc will offer 1,000 new achievement points and that all of them are tied to the campaign."

LINK

In b4 GT5 prologue costs 40$

Does it bother you that Microsoft is charging full price for Halo 3: ODST, which is a add-on?

Microsoft is a rip off!

drknockboot2

Does it bother you that Microsoft is charging full price for Halo 3: ODST, which is a add-on?

Microsoft is a rip off!

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]I agree it is overpriced. I highly doubt it will be over five hours long, but oh well. What are you going to do?navyguy21

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"First of all, while Halo 3: Recon did originate with the goal of building a 3 to 5 hour campaign experience, I can safely say that as is always the case with Bungie, the team is continuing to put more and more into it and the final product will end up being some order of magnitude more than the initial design. Game Informer also touches on the new structure to the campaign experience and how there are basically two separate components to the campaign. The initial play time targets were focused on one of those components. And lastly, there are still plenty of things we're not talking about with Recon that will further enhance and add to the experience, play time, and replayability of the final package.

Regardless of how long it ultimately takes you to make it through the Halo 3: ODST campaign, Game Informer was told that the disc will offer 1,000 new achievement points and that all of them are tied to the campaign."

LINK

Oh no! They decided to make a full game instead of a crappy DLC pack. Bad Microsoft!

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]I agree it is overpriced. I highly doubt it will be over five hours long, but oh well. What are you going to do?II-FBIsniper-II

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"First of all, while Halo 3: Recon did originate with the goal of building a 3 to 5 hour campaign experience, I can safely say that as is always the case with Bungie, the team is continuing to put more and more into it and the final product will end up being some order of magnitude more than the initial design. Game Informer also touches on the new structure to the campaign experience and how there are basically two separate components to the campaign. The initial play time targets were focused on one of those components. And lastly, there are still plenty of things we're not talking about with Recon that will further enhance and add to the experience, play time, and replayability of the final package.

Regardless of how long it ultimately takes you to make it through the Halo 3: ODST campaign, Game Informer was told that the disc will offer 1,000 new achievement points and that all of them are tied to the campaign."

LINK

Does it bother you that Microsoft is charging full price for Halo 3: ODST, which is a add-on?

Microsoft is a rip off!

How many times does this have to be said?

Halo: ODST is more than the 3 - 5 hour expansion it once was. Now, especially since it is also shipping with the complete Halo 3 multiplayer experience on a second disc and the campaign has been expanded, it is essentially a full game.

[QUOTE="The_Game21x"]

How many times does this have to be said?

Halo: ODST is more than the 3 - 5 hour expansion it once was. Now, especially since it is also shipping with the complete Halo 3 multiplayer experience on a second disc and the campaign has been expanded, it is essentially a full game.

irish4eva

The only thing the same is the multi. Since it comes with ALL released DLC, that's not a bad deal.

Hell, since quotes from devs say it's longer, let's say it's 5-6 hours long, being practical.

The single-player is DIFFERENT. It's more stealth-based. There's different weapons, it's open-world, and there are new features that complement a bit more stealth.

Is it the best game value ever? No. But I can think of a hell of a lot of games that offer less value for $60.

Besides, it's Halo. AAA score and 4 million copies sold, guarenteed. The disc could be a 10 minute video of Master Chief in the shower and it would still sell 3 million copies. And that's coming from a Halo fan.

And TC, say hi to your $40 Gran Turismo 5 demo for me.

ODST is a stand-alone 5 hour long expansion pack for Halo 3, just as Halo 3 is a stand alone 5 hour long expansion pack for Halo 2.

ODST is a stand-alone 5 hour long expansion pack for Halo 3, just as Halo 3 is a stand alone 5 hour long expansion pack for Halo 2.

Menalque2

Of course, that's their specialty. :lol:

[QUOTE="Menalque2"]

ODST is a stand-alone 5 hour long expansion pack for Halo 3, just as Halo 3 is a stand alone 5 hour long expansion pack for Halo 2.

-DrRobotnik-

I'm not buying this game.. but I would feel ripped off if I paid $60 for a freakin add on.RM84x

no. ripping off is when you get sold something that is not as promised or money is stolen from you.

If they charge something for it that people are willing to pay, no one is getting ripped off.

flazzle

ps2 anyone?