10 Video Game Special Editions That SUCKED

10. Halo 3

One of the biggest video games of all time when it was released, Halo 3 is widely regarded as one of the best games of not just its franchise but of its console generation. Its special editions are one thing that the game didn’t quite get right however.

The Legendary Edition is probably the version most people think of first as it memorably came packaged with a rather beautiful reproduction of Master Chief’s iconic helmet. Whilst all the other goodies were nice, this was the pièce de résistance. Unfortunately, many fans were saddened upon delivery that despite being a helmet they couldn’t wear it as it was filled with plastic.

That’s a shame but it still made for an excellent display item.

The truly sour release from Halo 3’s selection was the Limited Edition. $70 would net you artwork, a book and a DVD that came with the game in a shiny steel book case. As it turns out, a rather poorly designed steel book case.

Forget the disappointment of the helmet, many of those who bought the Limited Edition opened their steel books to find they wouldn’t be playing Master Chief's latest adventure on release day. Several unfortunate gamers’ DVDs and the game discs had come loose and had been scratched in transit, rendering 2007’s most anticipated game little more than a coaster.