Halo 1 & 2 for PC
This topic has moved here: Subject: HALO 2 VISTA SOON TO BE WINDOW XP!!!
  • Subject: HALO 2 VISTA SOON TO BE WINDOW XP!!!
  • Pages:
  • 1
  • 2
  • of 2
Subject: HALO 2 VISTA SOON TO BE WINDOW XP!!!

www.youtube.com/biofare
www.thisisbiofare.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/biofarestudios

Windows XP compatibility
On the 16th of May 2007, it was announced[67] that Falling leaf systems is going to release a compatibility pack for Halo 2 to run on windows XP. The pack is estimated to be ready for July 2007. Compatibility libraries will be provided (when ready) when Halo is ordered from their site[68]. As Halo 2 is currently a Vista only game, it is unknown what Microsoft's stance on this is.


  • 06.15.2007 8:34 PM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

Ok, thanks for the old news! And it's not even entirely true.

  • 06.15.2007 8:45 PM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Posted by: Desert Fox RWTF
Ok, thanks for the old news! And it's not even entirely true.


some of us are pretty busy during the week, we dont check forums 24/7. its news to me and i hope it goes on xp!!!

  • 06.15.2007 8:49 PM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

And that impeds your usage of the all-mighty search button, how?

[Edited on 06.15.2007 9:09 PM PDT]

  • 06.15.2007 8:55 PM PDT

Old news. This'll last all of 5 minutes until Microsoft's lawyers descend upon them and prevent its release.

  • 06.15.2007 9:04 PM PDT
  •  | 
  • Exalted Mythic Member
  • gamertag: Aj6627
  • user homepage:

Posted by: Anton P Nym
who says you have to be an ace to have fun?

Posted by: TUI_Obi_Wan
Stupid parents let their stupid children play games that are rated M when they should be playing Big Birds Spelling Adventures

Posted by: Kira Onime
Also the AR is actually good in CQB now and no longer a glorified baseball bat.

Run? Maybe, assuming MS doesn't shut them down.

Run well? Most likely, NO!

  • 06.15.2007 9:11 PM PDT

What it is.

Halo 2 was written and optimized for Vista, it'll run like crap on XP and it will be even buggier than it is as of now. Besides, hearing from Falling Leaf's past, they won't continue this project, as they have ditched many other projects that they have promised. Don't get your hopes up, MS will definitely shut them down anyway.

  • 06.15.2007 10:52 PM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Why do you all want it on xp so bad?

Im sorry to say this, but in a few years xp will be as dead as windows 2000. Starting january they are discontinuing xp, so all new computers will be vista.

Why do I tell you this, well think about how many xp users already upgraded for the vista version, then think about how many more will get the vista version when they get new computers since the vista will be the starting operating system.

This leaves the xp halo with WAY less people. Why not just get vista if you want to play it so badly, I mean in a couple years xp will be prehistoric. I know change is hard but its better to accept it then deny it, I did and I am happily gaming on halo 2 and all my previous games still. Vista hasnt slowed my comp down at all like people say it does. If you have a half decent computer then vista is perectly fine.

  • 06.15.2007 11:32 PM PDT

www.youtube.com/biofare
www.thisisbiofare.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/biofarestudios

Posted by: demonpower20
Why do you all want it on xp so bad?

Im sorry to say this, but in a few years xp will be as dead as windows 2000. Starting january they are discontinuing xp, so all new computers will be vista.

Why do I tell you this, well think about how many xp users already upgraded for the vista version, then think about how many more will get the vista version when they get new computers since the vista will be the starting operating system.

This leaves the xp halo with WAY less people. Why not just get vista if you want to play it so badly, I mean in a couple years xp will be prehistoric. I know change is hard but its better to accept it then deny it, I did and I am happily gaming on halo 2 and all my previous games still. Vista hasnt slowed my comp down at all like people say it does. If you have a half decent computer then vista is perectly fine.


tuschee demonpower good point

  • 06.17.2007 11:14 AM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

but i have friends in geek squad, and they all recomended not to get vista yet, it has many buggs, and a week security, as some are ok, but all are not, bugs are being fixed, once that happens they are going to discontenue xp, and its expected to be fixed close to january.

  • 06.17.2007 3:00 PM PDT

As I said earlier in the other forum post, What if it lags and gets like...10fps? COMPATIBILITY That just means it works. Doesnt say well.

  • 06.17.2007 3:31 PM PDT
  • gamertag: [none]
  • user homepage:

glad it's going to be on xp

  • 06.17.2007 4:45 PM PDT
  •  | 
  • Exalted Legendary Member
  • gamertag: [none]
  • user homepage:

Posted by: Nike1993
Windows XP compatibility
On the 16th of May 2007, it was announced[67] that Falling leaf systems is going to release a compatibility pack for Halo 2 to run on windows XP. The pack is estimated to be ready for July 2007. Compatibility libraries will be provided (when ready) when Halo is ordered from their site[68]. As Halo 2 is currently a Vista only game, it is unknown what Microsoft's stance on this is.


oh my god, stop making these threads!

  • 06.17.2007 4:54 PM PDT

www.youtube.com/biofare
www.thisisbiofare.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/biofarestudios

Posted by: brianv
Posted by: Nike1993
Windows XP compatibility
On the 16th of May 2007, it was announced[67] that Falling leaf systems is going to release a compatibility pack for Halo 2 to run on windows XP. The pack is estimated to be ready for July 2007. Compatibility libraries will be provided (when ready) when Halo is ordered from their site[68]. As Halo 2 is currently a Vista only game, it is unknown what Microsoft's stance on this is.


oh my god, stop making these threads!
read through wikipedia and others anyway all is possible if they want this game to stay alive then they might do it!

  • 06.17.2007 5:21 PM PDT
  • gamertag: lino4
  • user homepage:

aka lino4

Most of the PC issues posted here are the result of PEBKAC.

Posted by: alexander505
but i have friends in geek squad, and they all recomended not to get vista yet, it has many buggs, and a week security, as some are ok, but all are not, bugs are being fixed, once that happens they are going to discontenue xp, and its expected to be fixed close to january.


That's what I never liked about Geek Squad, they never know what they're talking about.

  • 06.17.2007 5:40 PM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Posted by: alexander505
but i have friends in geek squad, and they all recommended not to get vista yet, it has many bugs, and a week security, as some are OK, but all are not, bugs are being fixed, once that happens they are going to discontinue xp, and its expected to be fixed close to January.


Weak security? I hate to be the one to tell you but the Geek Squad is garbage, just another crap service run by Best Buy. Instead of listening to crap from other ppl about Vista, just install it and decide for yourself.
As far as H2 on Xp, give it a rest. Xp is on the way out and believe me that H2 will survive without Xp once they fix some of the problems that some ppl are having and ppl stop spreading propaganda about something they know nothing about or even use.

  • 06.17.2007 5:43 PM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Posted by: vincent5
That's what I never liked about Geek Squad, they never know what they're talking about.
They bring the Geek name to shame.

  • 06.17.2007 6:40 PM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Did those geeks even try Vista? Everybody i know who has XP says Vista is crap, everybody who has Vista says it's fine...
And trust me, the security features of Vista are just as good as XP, if not better.
I wouldn't trust Falling Leafs on this, the game will run crap on XP because it's made for the Vista architecture, playing this game on Windows Xp will be like putting low-grade fuel in your performance car, it will drive, but it will never be as fast or as good as the manufacturer intend it to be.

Just get Vista, you won't be disappointed.

  • 06.18.2007 2:50 AM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Yes gd move.......some ppl actually have bought vista to play halo 2 and now this patch is gonna come out, i really hope it isn't true....

EDIT: And plz, stop putting caps titles!

[Edited on 06.18.2007 2:53 AM PDT]

  • 06.18.2007 2:52 AM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

If this patch or whatever from Falling Leaf works, Halo 2 will rope up a whole lot more money. Bungie will benefit, and Microsoft will have a bit of a minority benefit, unless Halo 2 sells twice as well as Vista itself. I don't think anyone would really want to see the same game from the Xbox pushed on to the PC though. Microsoft's got the minority.

  • 06.18.2007 7:16 AM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

The question is.....will Microsoft allow it? :S

  • 06.18.2007 7:19 AM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

sounds like a scam and its probley against some terms and conditions or copy right

  • 06.18.2007 8:31 AM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

I leave for a couple of weeks and people are still talking about H2V to go on XP...

  • 06.18.2007 8:47 AM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Posted by: demonpower20
Why do you all want it on xp so bad?

Im sorry to say this, but in a few years xp will be as dead as windows 2000. Starting january they are discontinuing xp, so all new computers will be vista.

Why do I tell you this, well think about how many xp users already upgraded for the vista version, then think about how many more will get the vista version when they get new computers since the vista will be the starting operating system.

This leaves the xp halo with WAY less people. Why not just get vista if you want to play it so badly, I mean in a couple years xp will be prehistoric. I know change is hard but its better to accept it then deny it, I did and I am happily gaming on halo 2 and all my previous games still. Vista hasnt slowed my comp down at all like people say it does. If you have a half decent computer then vista is perectly fine.
1 flaw with your therory. if lets say 75% of people buy computers form the store, how are they going to get one good enough to run it

  • 06.18.2007 9:32 AM PDT
  • gamertag:
  • user homepage:
  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

Posted by: LOL WALMART
Posted by: demonpower20
Why do you all want it on xp so bad?

Im sorry to say this, but in a few years xp will be as dead as windows 2000. Starting january they are discontinuing xp, so all new computers will be vista.

Why do I tell you this, well think about how many xp users already upgraded for the vista version, then think about how many more will get the vista version when they get new computers since the vista will be the starting operating system.

This leaves the xp halo with WAY less people. Why not just get vista if you want to play it so badly, I mean in a couple years xp will be prehistoric. I know change is hard but its better to accept it then deny it, I did and I am happily gaming on halo 2 and all my previous games still. Vista hasnt slowed my comp down at all like people say it does. If you have a half decent computer then vista is perectly fine.
1 flaw with your therory. if lets say 75% of people buy computers form the store, how are they going to get one good enough to run it

That is why you build it, it's much easier than spending days to find the perfect computer and then finding out later you could have had one custom made way cheaper.

  • 06.18.2007 12:18 PM PDT

  • Pages:
  • 1
  • 2
  • of 2