Pros: Better guns, Graphics and characters
Cons: Takes awhile to load on live
The bottom line: One of the best games of the year because of its graphics multiplayer and the addiction that you get from playing it
I have been an avid Halo player since the first game. Halo was a great game with a story that had me on the edge of my seat, well balanced weapons and split screen head to head play with anyone I could find. I was let down a little with Halo 2's story, but Xbox Live and the advancements made with the vehicles and weapon use (dual wield) made up for it. Halo 3 Takes what was the best of both prior games and makes for the complete entertainment package. I am glued to the story with plenty of tense action, and they made the Xbox Live play even better. The Theater Lobby (watching previous games from all angles) is massively fun; nothing like freeze framing that beat down of your best buddy. The ranking system has been improved and is more balanced between game types. The graphics are great no matter what anyone else says. The sound is phenominal, try rockets on Valhalla. I was still playing Halo 2 long after I put Rainbow 6 Vegas and Gears away. I finally have a real reason to have the 360. Best game I have ever played! A must have for the 360.