Summary
A fan of the firstXboxconsole took to social media to show off a factory-sealed copy ofHalo 2: Limited Collector’s Editionthat they purchased for a meager price at a Value Village store. Following their post, theXboxfan received requests about selling their discovery, and some users shared similar tales of games found at discount stores for cheap.
Originally released in November 2004,Halo 2was a direct sequel toHalo: Combat Evolvedon the original Xbox console. With support for online multiplayer via Xbox Live and local multiplayer via the system link feature,Halo 2is considered one of the top entries in the series. However,Halo 2also developed a reputation for having one ofthe most difficult campaigns in theHaloseries, even at the normal difficulty level, as enemies swarmed recklessly and mercilessly toward Master Chief. Even then, that has not stopped fans from fondly remembering what is considered one of the high points in theHaloseries.
During a trip to a Value Village store, one Xbox gamer made a discovery that gave their peers a look into theirmemories of gaming in the 2000s. A Redditor named No_Reflection7190 posted three pictures of a copy ofHalo 2: Limited Collector’s Editionon the r/Halo subreddit that they purchased for $7. The game was still factory-sealed in shrink-wrapped plastic and had a sticker advertising Xbox Live on the front. Compared to the standard version ofHalo 2, this edition came in a silver-colored steel book withHalo 2’s logo on the front, and there were two tamper-evident stickers on the bottom and the side of the package.
At the time of its release,Halo 2: Limited Collector’s Editionsold for $60. It came with both a copy ofHalo 2and a DVD that featured documentaries detailing the game’s development. In the comments of No_Reflection7190’s post, someHalofans pointed out that sealed copies ofHalo 2: Limited Collector’s Editiongo for as much as $230. By comparison,Halo Infinite Collector’s Editionlaunched for $169at retailers such as Walmart.
While the OP has not shown any intent to part with their find, the campaign and multiplayer maps ofHalo 2are currentlyavailable viaHalo: The Master Chief Collectionat the time of writing. Though currently in a state of flux, only time will tell what Microsoft’s plans are for theHaloseries in 2024.
