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Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Jun 7
Xbox Unveils $199.99-$299.99 Collector's Editions for 3 Games, Adding Statues and Early Access
Updated
Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Jun 7

Xbox Unveils $199.99-$299.99 Collector's Editions for 3 Games, Adding Statues and Early Access

3 articles · Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Jun 7

Summary

  • $199.99 to $299.99 collector's editions for Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Fable are now up for pre-order through the Xbox Game Studios online store.
  • All three packages center on premium display items: a 12-inch Master Chief statue for Halo, a 15-inch Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago diorama for Gears, and a Jack of Blades statuette for Fable.
  • Halo and Fable editions are priced at $199.99 and span Xbox Series X, PS5 and PC, while Gears of War: E-Day costs $299.99 for Xbox Series X and PC.
  • Each bundle also adds game content such as premium upgrades, SteelBooks, art items and up to five days of early access, with Halo's early access starting July 23, 2026 and Gears' open beta set for Aug. 6-10.

Insights

As collector's editions hit $300, are these premium bundles for playing games or for displaying art?
With Halo on PlayStation, is Xbox's new strategy abandoning console exclusivity or just redefining it?