Halo Reach (Press Kit)

Press kits are the collector's editions that were never meant to be collected, and that's exactly what makes them irresistible. The Halo Reach Press Kit for Xbox 360 was sent exclusively to media outlets and includes a Halo Reach wireless game controller, a hardcover copy of "Halo: The Fall of Reach," a softcover "Halo Overture" art book, and a UNSC folder containing official press information. The wireless controller alone makes this a grail-tier item.

Branded controllers from press kits tend to be produced in extremely small quantities, making them some of the rarest peripherals in any console's library. Pair that with a hardcover edition of the novel that started the expanded Halo universe and you've got a package that bridges gaming, literature, and hardware collecting in one box. The "Halo Overture" art book adds visual depth, showcasing the artistic direction behind Reach in a format that wasn't available to the general public.

The UNSC press folder is a fascinating piece of gaming ephemera, a snapshot of how Microsoft marketed its biggest franchise to journalists in the pre-streaming era. Press kits from major franchises have always commanded serious attention from collectors, but Halo ones sit in a tier of their own. The combination of a functional branded controller, physical media, and print materials makes this one of the most well-rounded press packages of the Xbox 360 generation.

If one crosses your path, you don't hesitate.