Some forums are already reporting that some people have found that the packaging for the Halo 3 Limited Edition disks have scratched the disk. Microsoft has already responded with a replacement program which has been posted on their XBox 360 site. According to some sources the replacement program is a freebie. So I checked Microsoft’s site and sure enough they are replacing the Halo 3 disks for free. A forum is available to obtain the free replacement.

Microsoft states on their site the following information:

Xbox Disc Replacement Program

If, for any reason, you have a damaged Microsoft® Xbox 360™ disc and like to replace it, please review the information below:

THIS PROGRAM IS GOOD ONLY FOR XBOX 360 CONSOLE OWNERS IN COUNTRIES WHERE XBOX 360 IS SOLD AT AUTHORIZED RETAIL LOCATIONS.

NOTE: This program covers the Halo 3 Limited Edition Game Disc and Essentials Disc at no charge through 12/31/07.

This program only applies to games where Microsoft is the publisher, and is subject to availability. To check and see if your game is available for replacement, please review which Microsoft products currently fall under this program.

Also check the other software programs that will also be replaced if a disk is damaged. Though the replacements disk are available, there is a $20 charge for replacement on other programs, excluding Halo 3.
Comments welcome.

Microsoft replacement program located here.

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