Halo 3: Essentials
Xbox 360 · 2007
About this game
Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Halo 3: ODST is a remastered HD version of the Halo 3: ODST campaign originally released back in 2009.
Players take on the role of an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper (ODST) named the "Rookie".
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The game features stackable achievements just like the other games part of the compilation release Halo: The Master Chief Collection .
Unlike the original game, Firefight mode is not part of this release.
The DLC was provided for free for everyone who played Halo: The Master Chief Collection before 19th December 2014.
For everyone else it was made available as commercial DLC.
About Xbox 360
Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360 (2005), is remembered for popularizing online multiplayer through Xbox Live and for a notoriously high hardware failure rate (the "Red Ring of Death") — which ironically makes well-preserved, working units and complete game cases more collectible today. Physical 360 games are still generally affordable, though limited Kinect-era peripherals and bundles are becoming harder to find complete.
Gamevaro tracks Halo 3: Essentials for Xbox 360 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €121.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €26.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €28.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €28.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €121.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €19.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €26.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-04 | New (sealed) | PAL | €29.61 |
| 2026-07-04 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.12 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.97 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | PAL | €15.84 |
| 2026-07-04 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €28.56 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Halo 3: Essentials has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Halo 3: Essentials worth?
Halo 3: Essentials for Xbox 360 is currently worth €15.84 loose, €9.97 complete in box, and €26.33 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Halo 3: Essentials rare?
Halo 3: Essentials has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Halo 3: Essentials?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Halo 3: Essentials, loose is €15.84 and CIB is €9.97 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Halo 3: Essentials worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Halo 3: Essentials is currently worth €15.84 loose, versus €13.97 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
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