Halo 3: ODST Pre-Order Details

Now that it is only 2 months away, I can confirm that Halo 3: ODST will be our next clan game. This doesn't preclude us from playing Left 4 Dead 2 as well, but it does come out first so we'll be playing it first. The launch date is slated for September 22, 2009. Here are some of the pre-order offers from various retailers:

GameStop

• Usually offers midnight pickup at local stores
• Can order on-line and pickup in-store
  
• Invitation for Halo: Reach multiplayer beta
• Code to unlock Sgt. Johnson in Firefight mode - available with pickup if purchased in-store
• Collector pack edition available with laser-etched controller (pictured)
  

Amazon

• Free standard shipping
  
• Release-date delivery available
• Code to unlock Sgt. Johnson in Firefight mode - e-mailed 10 business days after game release