Gamers Evolved

If you thought we were done talking about Halo 3 than you were wrong. Unfortunately we don’t have the best news to give you. As many of you have already found out(those who own the game)some of the discs are scratched making it hard for some to play. Hey it’s Microsoft what can you expect?

Early reports from retailers came in yesterday that some Limited Edition copies of Halo 3 were coming loose inside the special tin, and scratching the discs as a result. Microsoft said the problem affects the $70.00 Halo 3 Limited Edition, both the game disc itself and an accompanying Essentials disc. It insists the problem is cosmetic, and doesn’t affect the discs’ functionality.

Microsoft amended their Xbox Disc Replacement Program page to specifically mention that the Halo 3 Limited Edition game and Essentials disc will be covered under the program, free of charge, until the end of 2007. Microsoft was forced to implement the disc replacement program after numerous Xbox 360 users complained that the machines were leaving scratch marks on their game discs and rendering them unplayable. Several Xbox users hit with the problem have filed lawsuits against Microsoft, seeking class action status.

Microsoft was excited at the news that Halo 3 set a record by selling enough to bring them back on track in sales. This is really gonna knock them back down again, but how much we don’t know yet. Microsoft is in for some tough road ahead.