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In one week, Halo fanatics will finally get their hands on Halo: Reach when the multiplayer beta included with the purchase of Halo 3: ODST is activated. You've already read our impressions but now you get to see some of the action, as hours of Halo: Reach Pre-Beta footage was carefully edited down to show you the essentials.

From new armor customization options, control changes, comparisons to Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST and full gameplay matches in high-definition, we're hoping to answer as many of your questions as we can before you get your own quality time with Reach on May 3.