No manuals

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Compare Halo CE manual, with Halo CEA.

I have both, and let me tell you something.

Halo CE Manual has 30 pages, whereas Halo CEA has 8 pages.

Manuals were a nice touch, they had artwork, backstories, weapon and character rundowns. Everything you needed.

Now all they tell you is check online for more, and sometimes what the HUD look like.

It's sad that something like this is dying, it was nice to read before you played a game, or in the toilet when you need to go and pause the game.

EA manuals are the worst. In the BF3 manual there are three pages: all but one (which tells you how to sign up for Origin) is health and safety information.

And let's not forget 'that fresh manual smell' that comes with it.