 Halo 3 was released in three separate retail versions , branded as " Standard " , " Limited " and " Legendary " editions . The Standard Edition contains the game disc , manual , and a small poster with the game 's control @-@ map and artwork . The Limited Edition , contained in a metal case , contains the game disc , manual , poster , Xbox 360 bonus disc with featurettes , and a hardcover @-@ bound " <unk> " , a collection of information and art covering the species , cultures , and civilizations of Halo 3 . The Legendary Edition contains the game disc , manual , poster , interactive bonus disc , the <unk> on a DVD , Legendary DVD containing exclusive content , and a scale replica of the Master Chief 's helmet as a case for the three discs . The slip @-@ cover packaging unfolds into a large heavy @-@ stock poster of Master Chief . Gamestation stores in the UK offered a limited edition Master Chief figurine to the first 1000 preorders . 
